UNH Choirs
Every student with any major is welcome and encouraged to sing in the choruses at the University of New Hampshire! All ensembles are open to both music and non-music majors, undergraduate and graduate students. Choral music is a tradition that fosters community-building, cooperation, harmony and creative expression among participants of diverse backgrounds and skills, with the human voice being the common denominator. UNH Choirs provide a safe space and inclusive community, and offer the opportunity to keep music-making in your life, whether it’s your chosen career path or a just something you enjoy participating in. Singing in UNH Choirs is a great way to meet people on campus that you automatically have something in common with, and a wonderful de-stressor during your day. We invite you to join one of our two choirs on campus, and yes, you are good enough to sing in college. Join us this semester, and you can read more about each choir below!
Chamber Singers is an auditioned mixed ensemble that is open to all majors on campus. Members are held to a high standard of musicianship, preparation, vocal flexibility and commitment. Their repertoire covers a wide range of styles, from Handel to Hairston to Hagenberg, and also spans the genres of world music and folksongs. This group performs some outreach concerts in addition to four standard programs annually. Auditions are held every fall during the first week of classes, and spring if spots are available. Meets Monday, Wednesday, Friday 11:10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. in Bratton Recital Hall (PCAC M135)
The Concert Choir is the largest mixed chorus on campus and is open to all UNH students (both music and non-music majors). No audition is required to join. This choral ensemble performs music of all genres and time periods and provides an inclusive and engaging community of singers who share a passion for music. Concert Choir generally performs two programs per semester and combines with the instrumental ensembles periodically to perform joint works. Meets Monday and Wednesday 4:10–6 p.m. in Bratton Recital Hall (PCAC M135)
Vocal Arts Project
This vocal performance course explores and prepares singers for a diverse and inclusive range of vocal repertory including but not limited to opera, music theatre, jazz, folk, country, contemporary commercial music, and original songs.
Meets Tuesday and Thursday 3:40–5 p.m. in Bratton Recital Hall (PCAC M135)
The Fall 2024 VAP will be performing a semi-scripted/blocked/choreographed musical theater cabaret with the theme "No One Is Alone."
View a gallery of photos from the November 2019 Vocal Arts Project entitled "Songs of a Great Nation."
