Choral Ensembles

Members of the Chorale and Choral Society have toured overseas on two occasions. In 2002 they traveled to Venice, Italy and the Austrian cities of Salzburg and Vienna. In 2005 the groups performed in Prague, Vienna, and other sites in central Europe, including a celebration of the 50th anniversary of Austrian independence. April 30 - May 9, 2008 the chorale and choral Society will embark on our first concert tour of England. All MBU students, faculty, staff, and alumni as well as community members of the Choral Society are invited to join us Contact Dr. Smith for more information.  Only a few spaces remain.

MBU CHORALE (MUCL 111)
1 PM MWF CFA-205

Open to all MBU students without audition.

The MBU Chorale has the longest history of any performing group at MBU. The Chorale specializes in sacred music and large-scale choral works from all historical periods and all styles. Students with a musical background are encouraged to join this choir, which is the largest of the choral ensembles at MBU. The Chorale performs in churches around the St. Louis area and combines with the Choral Society for one major concert at the end of each semester.

Recent performances:
Ein Deutsches Requiem, by Johannes Brahms, April 2007
Messiah, by George Frederick Handel, December 2005 and April 2006
Elijah, by Felix Mendelssohn, April 2004
Rejoice, by Gwyneth Walker, December 2003
Gloria, by John Rutter, December 2002
Vesperae solennes de confessore, by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, April 2001

Dr. Larry Smith, Director
smithl@mobap.edu

MBU CHAMBER SINGERS (MUCS 171)
1:30-2:55 TR CFA-205

Scholarship ensemble open to all MBU students by audition only.

The Chamber Singers perform regularly in schools and churches throughout the Midwest . Each year the Chamber Singers conduct a concert tour in conjunction with Allusion and In Charactre, performing sacred and secular choral music of every style and genre. Chamber Singers also contribute to local church concerts with the MBU Chorale and MBU Ringers.

For audition or booking information, contact:
Dr. Larry Smith, Director
smithl@mobap.edu

MONDAY EVENING CHORAL SOCIETY (MUCC 111)
7:00 Monday CFA-205

Open to all MBU students without audition and members of the community, age 16 and over.

The Choral Society rehearses once a week during the school year and performs once each semester with the Chorale. Choral Society does not count as a major ensemble credit for music majors or minors.

Dr. Larry Smith, Director
smithl@mobap.edu