Music Ensembles

The Music Department offers various music ensembles that perform for campus and community events. Opportunities to perform in vocal and instrumental ensembles or as a soloist are open to all Mount Mary students, faculty, administrators, and staff, as well as to community members for credit or non-credit.

Vocal Ensembles:

Caroline Choir

• This all-women's chorus sings classical, pops, and rock pieces
• Performances are scheduled throughout the year
• No audition or experience necessary
• Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
• Contact the Director, Ellen Shuler, via email for more information
  

Madrigal Singers Chamber Choir

• The Madrigal Singers perform a vast repertoire including madrigals, classical, musicals, folk, etc. The Madrigal Singers focus on vocal technique, which gives them the freedom to approach a large variety of choral styles (harmonic, polyphonic, unison, a Capella or with accompaniment) from many periods of music history.
• Open to men and women.
• Open to students (for credit or audit) and community members.
• An audition consisting of vocal range, musical hearing, and rhythm is required. Sight reading preferred. The main skills required include a good voice, musical hearing and rhythm.
• Two annual performances - spring and winter concerts.
• Participation can be counted towards two college credits (MUS 350). View the Course Search feature on My Mount Mary to register for this choir group as a class.
• Rehearsals are held on Mondays at 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall Room 132
• Contact the Director, Ligia Vascan, via email for more information

Gospel Choir

• This group joins voices in a chorus that exemplifies a truly American tradition
• Open to women
• No audition is required
• Rehearsals are held on Thursdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
• Contact the Director, Debra Duff, at (414) 256-1258 for more information
  

Children's Chorus

• Look for information regarding this chorus in Spring

Instrumental Ensembles:

String/Wind Ensemble

• This musical group has a long tradition at Mount Mary College and has a repertoire that is diverse by not extremely difficult - baroque, classic, romantic, and modern works.
• Members include Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, and Bassoon.
• The String/Wind Ensemble is open to students (for credit or audit) and community members.
• An audition consisting of playing in at least three positions with good intonation and rhythm is required.
• Now accepting violin, viola, cello or bass players
• Participation can be counted towards one college credit (MUS 208). View the Course Search feature on My Mount Mary to register for this class.
• Two annual performances - spring and winter concerts - with various other performances scheduled throughout the year.
• Rehearsals are held on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. in Notre Dame Hall Room 132
• Contact the Director, Ligia Vascan, via email for more information
  

Look for information regarding these ensembles in Spring -

• Handbell Choir
• Recorder Consort
• String Quartet