Ensembles


Each of our ensembles has a unique character and purpose. We are confident that you will find one that suits your tastes and experience.

  • MUPF 1120. University Chorale. (1) Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and completion of MUPF-1122 or MUPF-1123 or MUSC-1101; Corequisite: MUPF 1120L. A mixed chorus that performs music of many styles from the Baroque period to the present. The enrollment ranges from 46 to 58 voices. Open to all UNCC students with extensive choral experience. May be repeated for credit. Three contact hours. MW 12:30-1:45; Sectionals F 12:30-1:45 (Fall, Spring)

    MUPF 1120-001 University Chorale Sop Section (enrollment cap 14)
    MUPF 1120-002 University Chorale Alto Section (enrollment cap 12)
    MUPF 1120-003 University Chorale Tenor Section (enrollment cap 8)
    MUPF 1120-004 University Chorale Bass Section (enrollment cap 14)
  • MUPF 1121. Chamber Singers. (1) Prerequisite: audition. A highly-select mixed ensemble that ranges in size from 15 to 26 voices. This ensemble specializes in virtuosic literature from the Renaissance, Early Baroque, and Contemporary periods. Open to all UNCC students. A full-year commitment is expected. May be repeated for credit. Three contact hours. M,W 2:00– 3:15 (Fall, Spring) NOTE: Chamber is on a well-deserved hiatus for the 2008-2009 concert season. We will resume touring in the Fall of 2009.

  • MUPF 1122. Men’s Chorus (Mallard Creek Chorale). (1) The Mallard Creek Chorale is a popular performing ensemble for men in the glee tradition. It draws upon majors from across campus and performs several times each semester - including occasionally performing off-campus and at athletic events. The ensemble performs folk, spirituals, Broadway, patriotic, barbershop, du-wop, and other musical styles traditional for men’s choruses. This ensemble is open to all male UNCC students with an interest in singing. Special emphasis is placed on building vocal technique and developing sight singing ability. May be repeated for credit. T, Th 5:00 - 6:15 (Fall, Spring)

  • MUPF 1123. Women’s Glee (Charlotteans). (1) The Charlotteans is open to all female UNCC students with an interest in singing. This ensemble performs a vast array of music from Renaissance through contemporary composers. Emphasis is placed on building vocal technique and developing sight singing ability. May be repeated for credit. T, TH 3:00 – 4:15 (Fall, Spring)

  • MUPF 1118-006. Vocal Jazz. (1) The Small Vocal Jazz ensemble is open to all UNC Charlotte students by audition. This ensemble performs a wide array of jazz music from classic standards to the avant-garde both a cappella and with a rhythm combo. Emphasis is placed on building jazz vocal technique and improvisation. May be repeated for credit. T,Th 9:30 – 10:45 (Fall, Spring)

  • MUSC 1101. Introduction to Sight Singing (1) An introduction to basic sight singing skills. Two contact hours. May be taken concurrently with Class Voice (MUSC-1237) and/or Rudiments of Music (MUSC-1130). (Fall, Spring)


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