Ball State’s University Choral Union

Course Description

Ball State's University Choral Union

Under the banner “United in Song,” Ball State's University Choral Union invites participation by a broad range of constituents in our Ball State community. This fall, the ensemble will partner with Muncie’s Masterworks Chorale to present an original musical work for chorus and orchestra that celebrates Muncie’s role as Middletown USA.

University Choral Union meets to make music Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:20pm, at the end of the work day. Participation is open to faculty, emeriti, staff, administrators, and other BSU affiliates, who join with undergraduates for fun, enrichment, and community in an ensemble of 75 singers. No prior choir experience is required.

Singing is a lifelong activity with demonstrated cognitive, physical, and emotional benefits for people of all ages. This new format allows us to provide that benefit to all of the BSU community and to demonstrate that lifelong aspect for our student population. In short, we want to make this a true University choral Union.

Non-student participants will register through BSU’s Division of Lifetime Learning, for a modest fee of $75

https://lifetimelearning.bsu.edu/products/University-Choral-Union-Fall

Details

Consider singing in the ensemble yourself either now on in the future! We are launching the new year with great enthusiasm on January 6. No audition is required.

Please help to share this information with people that you know in the BSU faculty, staff, or administration who might participate in the ensemble—someone you have encountered who has sung in the past, but no longer finds an outlet for that.

Fall performance dates are October 30 and December 6.

Each semester University Choral Union will participate in two campus performances, featuring repertoire that:

• Has local ties
• Introduces a distant cultural connection
• Builds on a specific musical idiom
• Builds on a specific vocal technique

Send questions to Andrew Crow, director of choral activities.

Choral Contact

choirs@bsu.edu OR Andrew Crow, arcrow@bsu.edu, Director of Choral Activities, Ball State University

Requirements

No audition is needed. No prior choral experience is required (though welcomed, of course!)

If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please fill out the self-disclosure form. The Office of Disability Services coordinates services for students with disabilities. Documentation of a disability needs to be on file in that office before any accommodations can be provided.