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, Men's Choir and Women's Chorus are held the first week of fall classes in the Newman Center for the Performing Arts, room 411. Students may sign up for an audition time by contacting Dr. Catherine Sailer at csailer@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 creative expression core requirement.
Auditions for the Spirituals Project Choir and the American Heritage Chorale 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.
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 5–6 p.m. and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2–3:50 p.m.
The Lamont Women's Chorus 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.
The American Heritage Chorale explores the various ways in which American chorale music is rooted in music from other cultures and regions of the globe. Special attention is given to music by African American composers.
American Heritage Chorale is open to all students. Prior choral experience is not required.
Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays from 12–1:50 p.m.
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.
We accept both the Common App and our own Pioneer App. The Common App is a universal application that can be sent to many schools, while the Pioneer App is only used by the University of Denver.
Go to the graduate admission application to submit your information. For information on admission requirements, visit the graduate academic programs page and locate your program of interest.
