CHAMBER SINGERS
MUSIC 171
AUDITIONED CHOIR
UC Irvine Chamber Singers, an auditioned group of 40 singers, is the flagship ensemble of UC Irvine’s Choral program. The group includes both vocal performance majors and talented singers from other fields. Most recently, the Chamber Singers were recognized by the American Prize Classical Music Competition as finalists in the category for best choral performance and the Bacon Award for the performance of American music. The choir has performed concert premiers at Walt Disney Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall, and regularly collaborates with living composers. Most recently, the UC Irvine Chamber Singers partnered with Signum Records for their first professional commercial release scheduled for the fall of 2024. UC Irvine Chamber Singers toured Ireland in 2023 and look forward to performing in Portugal in June 2025.
Rehersals
Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:30 PM - 5:20 PM
Wednesdays 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location
Winifred Smith Hall
710 Arts Quad, Irvine, CA 92617
Conductor
Dr. 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.
FAQs
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SUPPORT US
Your support means the world to us. By donating, you help our choirs share the beauty of music with others, touching hearts and changing lives. Every contribution, big or small, empowers our singers to grow, connect, and spread joy through their voices. Together, we can create unforgettable moments that inspire our community and bring people closer through the power of music.