ABOUT US
The Choral Program at UNC Charlotte is a dynamic and growing vocal performance
component of the Department of Music under the auspices of the College
of Arts + Architecture. The program offers opportunities for
students, faculty & staff,
as well as members of the community to participate in many ensembles that
meet their interests, ability, and experience.
Singers will easily find a chorus that will meet their interests and levels
of achievement - from beginners exploring the choral art for the first time
to experienced choristers with exacting tastes.
Program Purpose
The purpose of the Choral Program at the University of North Carolina at
Charlotte is to:
- Provide Music majors with large ensemble performance experience and
skills commensurate with professional expectations in their field.
- Provide Choral Music Education majors with a conducting lab and a
literature experience designed to define and augment their professional
knowledge
in their field.
- Provide a public image of performance excellence for the Department
of Music as well as the entire University.
- Serve as a recruitment vehicle for the Department of Music, the College
of Arts and Sciences, as well as the entire university.
- Provide a social network and serve as a cultural outlet for university
students, faculty, and the public of the University City area.
- Serve as
an agent for the practice, performance, and advocacy of the choral music
art in area schools and the community at large.
Program Philosophy
The philosophy that guides the implementations of the above purposes is
contained in the following precepts:
- All endeavors will be implemented to the highest standards prevalent
in collegiate choral programs.
- Each component of the choral music program will have a unique
and key purpose that directly addresses one or more of the
above-stated purposes.
- The Choral Program will foster a safe, inclusive, diverse,
productive, vital and collegial atmosphere.
- The Choral Program will engender fiscal responsibility, responsible
stewardship of resources, efficiency and efficacy, as well
as model active citizenship
and advocacy.
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