Vocal Ensembles - St. Norbert College

	Chamber Singers Principal Ensemble Director: Dr. Sarah Parks The Chamber Singers is a select ensemble of mixed voices, chosen each year by audition. The group is open to all students, regardless of major. Performing a wide variety of literature, from madrigals to major choral works, its focus upon technical precision with sensitive musical interpretation has allowed it to provide its members and the public with outstanding musical experiences. The Chamber Singers perform at the gorgeous Norbertine Abbey, and they are known to tour both nationally and internationally. Premiering new works in the area has become a regularity for the Chamber Singers, recently performing Randol Alan Bass' Psalm 150, and Blake Henson's What Comfort Can Our Worship Bring. Fall and Spring semesters. Music majors, as well as all students enrolled in Applied Music Lessons must participate in a principal music ensemble each semester.
	Concert Choir Principal Ensemble Directors: Dr. Sarah Parks and Dr. Michael Rosewall The Concert Choir consists of two ensembles: Men's Choir and Women's Choir. These groups perform both as separate ensembles, and combined together as a large ensemble of mixed voices. Open to all students on campus with no audition required, these groups nonetheless maintain a consistently high level of musicality and performance expertise. Participants in Concert Choir will perform music of all styles and genres in a minimum of two on-campus concerts each semester. There are also many additional singing opportunities, such as combined choral/orchestral works with the Chamber Singers and small ensemble work. Women's Choir has had the special opportunity of performing in many venues in the community, while Men's Choir is known for its director's arrangement of the St. Norbert Fight Song and Alma Mater. Fall and Spring semesters. Music majors, as well as all students enrolled in Applied Music Lessons must participate in a principal music ensemble each semester.
	Opera Workshop Director: Dr. Yi-Lan Niu Participants in Opera Workshop study various genres of musical drama and vocal performance styles through staged presentations. Opera Workshop productions present scenes from, or full productions of significant operatic works. During rehearsal, students are expected to be involved in all aspects of production, from technical and directorial standpoints, to the actual performance of the works. In recent years, Opera Workshop has put on John Gay's The Beggar's Opera, Jacques Offenbach's La Perichole, and Henry Purcell's Dido and Aeneas. Open to all students through permission of the instructor. Fall semester only.
	Vocal Jazz Workshop Director: Mr. Kent Paulsen Vocal Jazz participants rehearse and perform vocal jazz literature from a variety of styles and eras. Emphasis is given to solo jazz singing technique and stylistic aspects of ensemble singing. Along with a capella jazz selections and solo jazz standards, the workshop has performed with the St. Norbert Jazz Band for a wider variety of experiences. All students, regardless of major, are welcome. Participation is based on permission of the instructor. Spring semester only.
	Vocal Chamber Groups Vocal ensembles are designed around the interests of the participants - and perform in a variety of vocal styles: from madrigals, to vocal jazz, to contemporary a capella music. These groups are usually student-led and driven, with a faculty advisor helping to guide the direction of each individual group. There are many opportunities to perform in these groups. Most notably, our Chamber Music Concert features many smaller chamber groups. Participation by permission of an instructor. Fall and Spring semesters.