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WSU Choral Ensembles

Choral Union     Concert Chorale     Men's Glee Club     Women's Chorale

 

 

Choral Union (open to all university students, faculty and staff)
Contact: Prof. Dennis J. Tini, Director
Office: 2339, Old Main
Phone: (313) 577-2545
E-mail: aa5272@wayne.edu

Course number: MUA 2480/7840
Credit hours: 1
Rehearsal times: Tuesday, Thursday - 1:20 p.m. to 2:50 p.m. + arranged
Note: Contact director for audition

The Choral Union, a mixed ensemble of over 50 voices, specializes in the finest repertoire from the Baroque through Twenty-First centuries, including distinctive choral works with orchestra, African-American literature, and compositions involving global and contemporary formats. Its major performance, the annual Salute to Downtown Detroit founded in 1967, brings nearly 1,000 music lovers to Old St. Mary's Church in Greektown on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. The University Choral Union also performs as part of the WSU Symphonic Chorus in concerts throughout the Metropolitan Detroit community. The ensemble studies and performs exemplary repertoire, emphasizing artistic interpretation and comprehensive choral, vocal and musical development, in an enjoyable educational atmosphere. All students, faculty and staff are welcome and encouraged to participate!

 

Concert Chorale (closed to music majors only)
Contact: Dr. Norah Duncan IV, Director
Office: 1321, Old Main
Phone: (313) 577-1775
E-mail: ac8468@wayne.edu

Course number: MUA 2850
Credit hours: 1
Rehearsal times: Monday, Wednesday, Friday - 12:50 p.m. to 2:20 p.m.

A mixed ensemble of 20+ voices, this highly selected choral ensemble performs literature of the 16th through 20th centuries, including compositions with orchestra and works in contemporary formats. The Concert Chorale strives, through its diverse and demanding repertoire, to brings its audiences the best choral literature performed with the highest possible artistry and professionalism. The Concert Chorale has performed and recorded internationally, including featured performances at festivals in Central and Eastern Europe.

 

Men's Glee Club (open to all university students, faculty and staff)
Contact: Maurice Draughn, Director
E-mail: mtdra@sbcglobal.net

Course number: MUA 2830
Credit hours: 1
Rehearsal times: Tuesday - 5 to 7 p.m.
Note: Contact director for audition

The Men's Glee Club has a well-deserved reputation for excellence both in the U.S. and abroad. It performs and competes extensively: in 1984 it won second prize at the Jhonny Mann Great American Choral Festival and has taken first prize three times at the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales, one of the world's most prestigious choral competitions.  

 

Women's Chorale (open to all university students, faculty and staff)
Contact: Dr. Abigail Butler, Director
Office: 2390, Old Main
Phone: (313) 577-2673
E-mail: ag7752@wayne.edu

Course number: MUA 2870
Credit hours: 1
Rehearsal times: Tuesday - 5 to 7 p.m.
Note: Contact director for audition

Numbering 20 to 25 singers, the Women's Chorale enjoys performing exciting blends of music such as classical, jazz, pop, contemporary and world music. Performances occur locally and on campus. The ensemble nutures individual voices and skills as well as provides opportunities for members to bond with like-minded singers in the pursuit of technique and artistry.