Choral and Vocal Activities

Audition Requirements

Bachelor of Music Degree (Performance)
The singer is required to sing three memorized songs: An Italian art song, an aria from an opera or oratorio (foreign language or English) and an art song or folk tune arrangement in English. There will also be basic sight reading required.

Bachelor of Music in Music Education Degree (vocal concentration) and the Bachelor of Arts Degree (vocal concentration)
The singer is required to sing two contrasting songs, one in a foreign language. There will also be basic sight reading required.

PAR Degree (Musical Theatre)
The student is required to sing two contrasting songs from the Broadway repertoire. The student must also have prepared two contrasting monologues no more than 1.5 minutes in length. The applicant may be asked for all or part of the above. The student must also provide information regarding dance or movement background and experience. If admitted, the student will be placed in the appropriate level dance course or courses.
 
Complete the online audition application.

Ensembles

In the Choral and Vocal area there are four ensembles available, all by audition only.

Collegiate Chorale
This is a select mixed ensemble (SATB) that varies in size from 28 to 36 students. The repertoire covers a wide spectrum of choral literature from folk tunes and spirituals, madrigals and motets, to larger works by major composers. The first semester concentrates on the popular Family Christmas Festival and the second semester is the Annual Spring Concert.

Women’s Glee Club
This is a select ensemble of women’s voices with a membership between 18 to 28 voices. The repertoire is very similar to that of the Chorale. These two ensembles combine for the Family Christmas Festival and the Spring Concert.

Oratorio Singers
This is a community-based chorus of about 60 voices that performs major works with orchestra accompaniment. This ensemble is in residence at the University of Tampa, though they rehearse off campus. Transportation is provided for students who require it.

OPUS
This is a small (eight to 12 members) ensemble of mixed voices that primarily performs Broadway repertoire. The concerts are comprised of choral arrangements as well as opportunities for solo and small ensemble performances. It is a popular group and is often asked to sing for various University events.

Faculty
 
There are two full-time and two adjunct faculty who teach vocal studio lessons. Please consult the faculty directory for information about each voice teacher.

Studio Lessons
 
Each declared voice student, whether in the B.M., B.A., B.M.E., PAR degree or a voice minor will have one lesson per week. Depending upon the requirements of the degree, these lessons will be 50 minutes for two credit hours or 25 minutes for one credit hour. There is a department syllabus for all students taking studio lessons. Learn More.