University Concert Chorale
The Concert Chorale is the flagship choral ensemble of the University’s Department of Music and Theatre. The Chorale’s repertoire spans several centuries of choral art music, including works by African American composers, with a noted emphasis on the performance and presentation of the African-American spiritual. This ensemble is open to all music majors and non-majors.
PV Singers
PV Singers is a small vocal ensemble that specializes in the choral repertory from all historical periods of music. The group is made up of members from the University Concert Chorale who are selected by audition. Students who are selected for the ensemble must be co-enrolled in a University Choir course and sing in that ensemble.
Ensemble Audition Information
Auditions for University Concert Chorale are required yearly for ALL NEW and RETURNING students.
Email Dr. Robinson for audition information: dlrobinson@pvamu.edu
Your audition will consist of the following components:
- Vocalization – to assess range, quality, and adaptability.
- Tonal Memory – hearing short melodies played on the piano and singing them back.
- Sight-singing – you will be given an 8-measure melodic and rhythmic example. You may use Solfège, numbers, neutral syllables (ex. la, la, la), note names, or whatever you are most comfortable using.
- Part-singing –to assess your ability to sing while hearing 4 vocal parts performed on the piano. Please familiarize yourself with your vocal part to “Lift Every Voice and Sing.” See attached score: https://www.dropbox.com/t/7WzzdYxw55NOhlgZ