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About AU Choral Ensembles

AU Chorus performing Orff's Carmina Burana at Kay Spiritual Life Center, fall 2005

Welcome to the web pages of the American University Choral Ensembles. These pages provide information regarding both the American University Chorus and the American University Chamber Singers. Both ensembles welcome members from the entire American University community: undergraduate and graduate students, music majors and non-majors, students from every college across the campus, Washington Semester students, alumni, campus faculty and staff, and the Washington, D.C., community.

History of Choral Ensembles at American University
Formed by James McLain in 1934, the Choral Ensembles of American University have flourished under the outstanding leadership of many of the region's most celebrated directors including Paul Calloway, Norman Scribner, Vito Mason, Paul Hill, Sondra Proctor, and Elise Eisenhower. Under the direction of Daniel Abraham since spring 2000, the AU Choral Ensembles continue to prosper and sustain their tradition of excellence in music performance and education. The ensembles have a history of touring both nationally and internationally.

Abramson Family Recital Hall at Katzen Arts Center, opened 2005

Over the past thee-quarters of a century, the AU Choral Ensembles have maintained many choral groups ranging from Concert Choir to Repertory Choir, Madrigal Singers and Women's Choir. Currently, the American University Choral Ensembles are comprised of two major performing groups: the American University Chorus and the American University Chamber Singers. AU Choral Ensemble not only represents the Music Program and the Department of Performing Arts, but is a major artistic organization of, and ambassador for, American University.

The beautiful Abramson Family Recital Hall at AU's new Katzen Arts Center is home to both the AU Chorus and AU Chamber Singers as well as the AU Symphony Orchestra.

Auditions
Auditions for the AU Choral Ensembles are held the first week of each semester for new singers. Late auditions may also be arranged. For more information about auditions please use any of the following:

• Visit our Audition Information page


• Visit the Choral Office, Katzen Arts Center, Room 146


• Contact the Choral Manager at 202-885-3425 or chorus@american.edu


• Contact conductor and Director of Choral Activities Daniel Abraham at dabraham@american.edu

Private Vocal Studies for Members of the AU Choral Ensembles
All students who are members of the choral ensembles at American University are eligible and encouraged to enroll for private lessons with one of the outstanding members of our vocal faculty. Ensemble members who wish to do do should visit the Applied Music Registration page. If this is your first time enrolling in private lessons, it is highly recommended that you contact:

Prof. Nancy Snider, Coordinator for Applied Music
Office: Katzen Arts Center, Room 137
Phone: 202-885-3872
E-Mail: appliedmusic@american.edu

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