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.
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:
Carols and Lullabies by Conrad Susa, Fall 2010
Messiah by George Frederick Handel, Fall and Spring 2009
Chichester Psalms by Leonard Bernstein, Spring 2008
I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes by Adolphus Hailstork, Spring 2008
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
Upcoming performances:
Magnificat in D Major by Johann Sebastian Bach December 9, 2011
Requiem by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart April 20, 2012
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
