Chamber Singers
MUSIC 171
AUDITIONED CHOIR
The UCI Chamber Singers is a vibrant ensemble celebrated for its exceptional vocal talent and wide-ranging repertoire that spans nearly every musical genre. Comprising both vocal performance majors and outstanding singers from diverse academic disciplines, the Chamber Singers have earned national recognition — including First Place in the 2024 American Prize Ernst Bacon Award for the Performance of American Music and Second Place for Best Choral Performance in the University Division.
Founded in 1965, the ensemble has appeared on some of the world’s most prestigious stages, including Walt Disney Concert Hall and Carnegie Hall, where they have premiered groundbreaking works and collaborated with renowned contemporary composers. The choir is made up of approximately 40 students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees across fields as varied as engineering, mathematics, music, and the sciences.
- Rehersals
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30PM – 5:20PM
Wednesdays 5:00PM – 7:00PM
- Location
Winifred Smith Hall
710 Arts Quad, Irvine, CA 92617
- Conductor
Irene Messoloras
- Units
2 Unit Course
audition process
The UCI Chamber Singers’ auditions consist of a range test, an acapella solo, and a sightreading exercise.
Range Test
You will sing a short warm up on a vowel or single syllable along with the piano to demonstrate the upper and lower limits of your range.
Acapella solo
Please present a piece you believe shows off your voice as well as your range. We recommend classical art songs, arias, hymns, or Golden Age musical theater pieces for this, but you may present any piece you think really shows off your voice.
Sightreading exercise
Sightreading exercise – You will be given the sheet music and key of a short melody (sheet music 8-12 measure) and then you will be asked to sing the melody a cappella.
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