Choral Ensembles:

 

Dixie State College Chorus (Name changes to "The Dixie Rebel Chorus" effective Spring 2007), MUSC 1250

 

A large ensemble, choral music experience designed for the general student interested in musical enrichment as well as for students with an emphasis in music.  The student will develop advanced concepts of good choral singing including balance, blend, intonation, tone, and interpretation while experiencing a wide variety of musical styles from the Renaissance to the twentieth-century (classical and popular styles).  Students will actively participate in regular rehearsals and public performances.  Fulfills elective credits and may be repeated for credit

 

            Chamber Singers, MUSC 1270

 

A small ensemble choral music experience designed for singers of a more advanced ability than MUSC 1250.  The student will develop advanced concepts of good choral singing including balance, blend, intonation, tone and interpretation through appropriate small ensemble literature from the Renaissance to the twentieth-century (classical and popular styles).  Students will actively participate in regular rehearsals and public performances by the Chamber Singers.  Fulfills elective credits and may be repeated for credit.

 

            Women's Chorus, MUSC 1280

 

This selected chorus is designed for female singers with advanced choral music experience.  The student will develop singing skills through rehearsals and performances of appropriate musical literature from Medieval to vocal jazz. Fulfills elective credits and may be repeated for credit.

 

Southern Utah Heritage Choir, MUSC 2240

 

A large ensemble choral music experience designed primarily for members of the community interested in the performance of sacred choral music.  The student will develop advanced concepts of good choral singing including balance, blend, intonation, tone, and interpretation while learning music from various styles, periods, and geographical locations.  Students will actively participate in regular rehearsals and public performances.  Fulfills elective credits and may be repeated for credit.  Audition required.

 

Southwest Chorale, MUSC 2250

 

A large ensemble choral music experience designed primarily for members of the community interested in musical enrichment.  The Chorale frequently performs with the Southwest Symphony Orchestra.  The student will develop advanced concepts of good choral singing including balance, blend, intonation, tone, and interpretation while experiencing a wide variety of musical styles from the Renaissance to the twentieth-century (classical and popular styles) with an emphasis on major choral and orchestral works.  Students will actively participate in regular rehearsals and public performances.  Fulfills elective credits and may be repeated for credit.  Prerequisite: Audition for instructor.

For further information, call Dr. Ken Peterson 435-652-7802 or e-mail: petersonk@dixie.edu