University Singers is comprised of all first-year voice majors as well as many non-major singers. Each year, the ensemble covers all musical styles and primary languages of the Western Canon, building musical skills, vocal techniques for choral singing, and stylistic nuances between genres and eras. The ensemble is conducted by A.J. Keller, with Chuck Foster as collaborative pianist.
Recent Concerts
In the Green Grasses
Friday, May 31, 2024 at 7:30pm CDT
Galvin Recital Hall
A. J. Keller, conductor; Zachary Shand, graduate assistant conductor; Chuck Foster, piano
University Singers presents a delightful celebration of the return of spring, with musical selections focused on renewal and the rewards that the natural world has to offer.
David Lang, last spring
Oliver Tarney, The Waiting Sky
John Wilbye, Lady, when I behold the roses
John Wilbye, Adieu, Sweet Amaryllis
Gerald Finzi, My spirit sang all day
Karin Rehnqvist, Songs from the earth
James MacMillan, The Gallant Weaver
Heartoutbursts
Sunday, March 3, 2024 at 5:00pm CST
Galvin Recital Hall
A. J. Keller and Zachary Shand, conductors; Chuck Foster, piano
An uplifting program of works from a variety of styles and musical eras, focusing on the myriad ways composers have expressed the excruciating longing, bitter remorse, and overwhelming, all-encompassing joy of love.
Auditions
Placement auditions for all incoming students (both music majors and non-majors) for all Bienen choral ensembles are held in the first week of the fall quarter.
Placement auditions for returning students are held at the end of the spring quarter prior to the coming academic year.
Contact nuchoirs@northwestern.edu to schedule an audition.