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We want to hear your voice! As a member of one of Lamont's choirs, you can perform great repertoire, increase your musicianship and join a community that shares a passion for singing. All members of the DU community are encouraged to audition for the choirs at Lamont.

Auditions for Lamont Chorale are held the week before classes begin and the first week of classes in fall quarter or by appointment throughout the year. No audition is required for non-voice majors interested Voces Aureas (Soprano-Alto) and Voces Fortes (Tenor-Bass).  Voice majors need to audition for placement. Students may sign up for an audition time by contacting Dr. Catherine Sailer at catherine.sailer@du.edu. The audition includes an optional solo song in any style, vocalizing and assessment of aural and sight reading skills. Credits earned through participation in a choir may be applied to the AI-Society core requirement.

Auditions for the Spirituals Project Choir are held by appointment with the director. A brief vocal interview will determine appropriate placement within these ensembles. For further information, contact Professor M. Roger Holland II at Roger.Holland@du.edu.

For general questions about the choral program at Lamont, please contact lamontchoir@gmail.com.

 

Celebrate 100 Years of Music Excellence!

Join us as we honor the Lamont School of Music’s 100th anniversary with a special performance of The Road Home by Stephen Paulus, featuring our amazing alumni! 

We'll gather in the choir room (Room 100) at 7:00 pm on May 22nd for a run-through of this beautiful piece.

Come as you are- no need for concert black.  Alumni- please fill out the following form linked here.

We hope to see you there!

  • Lamont Chorale

    Director: Catherine Sailer

    The Lamont Chorale consists of a select mixed choir committed to the highest level of artistic excellence. We perform choral literature ranging from the great masters of the Renaissance to present-day composers. The Chorale is primarily music majors, but non-music majors are encouraged to audition.

    Rehearsals are Mondays from 1–2 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2–3:50 p.m.

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  • Voces Fortes

    Director: Jeff Talley

    Voces Fortes performs spirited repertoire for low voices. We're composed of singers from the entire DU community.

    Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays from 5–6:50 p.m.

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  • Voces Aureas

    Director: Kevin Padworski

    Voces Aureas specializes in the diverse repertoire for treble voices. We perform a wide variety of choral literature, including masterworks, a cappella works, spirituals, new music and world music. We're comprised of singers from throughout the DU community.

    Rehearsals are Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4–5:50 p.m.

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  • Spirituals Project Choir

    Director: M. Roger Holland II

    The Spirituals Project was founded to preserve and revitalize the music and teachings of the sacred folk "spirituals," originally created by African Americans in slavery. The choir's repertoire highlights these spirituals, and also includes music from the African American experience.

    This choir is open to all DU community members.

    Rehearsals are Mondays from 7–9 p.m.

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