Music Performance Opportunities

With a rich history spanning many decades and under the direction of notable conductors, the Concert Choir enjoys a reputation for choral excellence in Nebraska and beyond. The choir is an auditioned ensemble which demonstrates a versatile palate of sounds as they perform a varied repertoire from Renaissance through Romantic and also contemporary genres. The choir presents four major public concerts per year, has been invited to perform with professional ensembles, and tours in the region and beyond. They have performed in many of the finest acoustical spaces in the region and renowned halls throughout the world.

The Chamber Choir is the most select vocal ensemble at Wayne State. The choir specializes in performing very challenging repertoire including many languages and time periods, but they also enjoy vocal jazz and music theater. In recent years, they have performed music from Wicked, Hamilton, Dear Evan Hanson, Prince of Egypt, Godspell, and MJ the Musical. In the fall, the Chamber Choir plays a prominent role in the Holiday Dinner and Holiday Dessert concerts.

The Lyrica Treble Choir is open to all students regardless of major, without audition. To participate, one’s full voice must lie naturally in the treble clef. Objectives of the ensemble include, but are not limited to 1) healthy vocal technique, 2) tonal memory and audiation (hearing) skills, 3) music reading skills, and 4) a sense of community within a positive social climate. The choir performs music of many cultures and times, sometimes ranging from medieval to modern.

Choir for tenor and bass voices. Open to all students regardless of major, without audition. The choir performs music of many cultures and times, sometimes ranging from medieval to modern.