<p>The Choral program here, as in, conductors of the choirs, are very high quality.</p>
<p>Dr. Amy Weller, conductor of University Singers (which is the choir you would join as a freshman,) is pretty great. She’s pretty funny and at the same time professional, and brings in her musicology knowledge at appropriate times. Her repertoire selection is really exciting and isn’t too different from what you’d see from a honors chorus. She also gives much opportunity for solos - which - as a freshman, you’d need to take advantage of. She also listens and understands outside conflicts (to a degree) and is pretty flexible in that aspect. An excellent conductor!</p>
<p>Dr. Robert Harris, who conducts University Chorale + Chorus, is a very serious man who’s very serious about his music. I have a lot of respect for him as a musician but he isn’t everyone’s cup of tea. His expertise is easily underestimated, however. His professionalism gets carried away when he lectures on and on about what it means to be a musician. Don’t expect to get into his choirs as a freshman, though.</p>
<p>Dr. Stephen Alltop’s choirs are pretty amazing as well. He conducts the Chapel Choir and the Baroque Music Ensemble, both of which are incredible. I’ve only heard from, indirectly, some friends who have been in his choirs and they say that he’s the man. Chapel choir sings every sunday, and is sometimes considered the Chorale reject choir… But don’t let that deceive you. Chapel Choir is also top-notch. Fantastic.</p>
<p>So! That’s a rough summary of the choral department. if you’re more into choral music education, let me know (that’s my major.) Hope this helped!</p>