Any student who would like to be part of a choral ensemble this year is encouraged to audition in the fall. Sign up to be a part of the Concordia Christmas Concerts shown in the video above.

Our Choral Community

The Concordia Choral Department is dedicated to providing all students with an enriching singing experience rooted in musical excellence, passionate and spirited expression, a supportive and caring community, and respectful engagement with diverse musical traditions. All are welcome regardless of singing background or experience — there is a place for you in one of our three choral ensembles.

Kantorei

Chapel Choir

The Concordia Choir

Joining Kantorei (first-year students)

Kantorei is open to all first-year students regardless of musical or singing background. Instead of an audition, students will be asked to meet Dr. Kemper and Dr. Culloton for a short seven (7) minute “check-in meeting.” To complete a “check-in meeting,” please do the following:

Want to learn a bit about Kantorei before registering and completing a “check-in meeting”? Join us for one of our open rehearsals in Christiansen Recital Hall (located in Hvidsten Hall of Music) from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, Friday, Aug. 30, or Monday, Sept. 2, to experience in person what Kantorei is all about. Bring a friend!

Auditioning for Chapel Choir (sophomore, junior, and senior students)

Chapel Choir is open by audition to sophomore, junior, and senior students. Prior participation in Kantorei is not required. First-year students will be eligible for Chapel Choir if they are on an instrumental scholarship and have a musical conflict with Kantorei. For your audition, you will meet with Dr. Kemper for a short seven (7) minute audition. To complete an audition, please do the following:

Want to learn a bit about Chapel Choir before registering and completing an audition? Join us for one of our open rehearsals in Christiansen Recital Hall (located in Hvidsten Hall of Music) from 5-6;15 P.M. Wednesday, Aug. 28, Thursday, Aug. 29, Friday, Aug. 30, or Monday, Sept. 2, to experience in person what Chapel Choir is all about. Bring a friend!

Auditioning for The Concordia Choir (sophomore, junior, and senior students)

Auditions for The Concordia Choir take place annually in April for the following year. Transfer students and first-year students (rare) may be considered if openings arise over the summer or throughout the first semester based on their fall “check-in” appointments with Dr. Culloton and Dr. Kemper.

Vocal Jazz Ensembles

Audition dates and times for Vocal Jazz will be posted in the Hvidsten Hall of Music during Orientation Week. Please prepare either the excerpt posted with the signup sheet or 12-16 bars of a different jazz standard. In addition, auditions will consist of repeating a melody, sight-reading, and a simple range check. Please email staff advisor Wyatt Steinke for more information.