Difference between the Vocal Ensembles
What is the difference between the Vocal ensembles?
Symphonic Chorus – non auditioned
A large choir (60+) that is open to all students studying at UWA. Each semester the Chorus performs a major choral work with the UWA Symphony Orchestra chosen from the Western Art Music repertoire (ie classical music).
A large choir (60+) that is open to all students studying at UWA. Each semester the Chorus performs a major choral work with the UWA Symphony Orchestra chosen from the Western Art Music repertoire (ie classical music).
Show Choir – non auditioned
A medium sized choir (approx. 30) that is specifically designed as a Broadening Unit for non-Music students. The Chorus performs an end of semester concert showcasing choral works or arrangements with piano chosen from the Musical Theatre and related repertoire.
A medium sized choir (approx. 30) that is specifically designed as a Broadening Unit for non-Music students. The Chorus performs an end of semester concert showcasing choral works or arrangements with piano chosen from the Musical Theatre and related repertoire.
Winthrop Singers – by audition (sight-reading skills essential)
A medium sized choir (8 sopranos, 6 altos, 6 tenors, 6 basses) that is open to all students at UWA.
The choir performs Evensong weekly at St George’s College Chapel, performs other key events each semester chosen from the Western Art Music repertoire (ie classical music) and sometimes join forces with other choirs and orchestras.
A medium sized choir (8 sopranos, 6 altos, 6 tenors, 6 basses) that is open to all students at UWA.
The choir performs Evensong weekly at St George’s College Chapel, performs other key events each semester chosen from the Western Art Music repertoire (ie classical music) and sometimes join forces with other choirs and orchestras.
Con-Cantorum - by audition (sight-reading skills essential)
A number of small a cappella (unaccompanied) ensembles designed for Music Major Voice students and advanced non-Music students (whether as volunteers or as a Broadening Unit students). You will be allocated as a solo member of various small ensembles (3-8 members) where each singer performs their own part, as well as singing in larger ensemble works. Each semester the Consort typically performs 20+ works chosen from both the Western Art Music repertoire (ie classical music) as well as arrangements of more contemporary popular standards. Non-Music students may participate as a Broadening Unit or as volunteers.
A number of small a cappella (unaccompanied) ensembles designed for Music Major Voice students and advanced non-Music students (whether as volunteers or as a Broadening Unit students). You will be allocated as a solo member of various small ensembles (3-8 members) where each singer performs their own part, as well as singing in larger ensemble works. Each semester the Consort typically performs 20+ works chosen from both the Western Art Music repertoire (ie classical music) as well as arrangements of more contemporary popular standards. Non-Music students may participate as a Broadening Unit or as volunteers.
Concordia Vocalis (Vocal Harmony) – by audition
This ensemble is the Conservatorium's premier vocal ensemble. The 12-member ensemble sing predominantly A Capella works from all eras to modern day arrangements, in one-to-a-part as well as chamber pieces written specifically for elite singers.
This ensemble is the Conservatorium's premier vocal ensemble. The 12-member ensemble sing predominantly A Capella works from all eras to modern day arrangements, in one-to-a-part as well as chamber pieces written specifically for elite singers.
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