Frequently Asked Questions

In addition to the scheduled rehearsal time for each choir, singers are expected to spend time outside of the rehearsals preparing theirs music as needed.

Rehearsal resources are often provided to singers via Canvas.

Yes. In order to join one of the choirs offered by the School of Music, students must register for a one-credit course.

There is one exception: A singer who is invited to join Choral Union can either register for credit or join the choir by becoming a member of the Gainesville Master Chorale.

Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Choral Union/Gainesville Master Chorale require an audition to become a member. The Chorale and Glee Club are open-enrollment ensembles.

 Singers are strongly encouraged to have a prepared piece to sing. Audition pieces of any musical style are permitted. Please note that an accompanist may not be available for all audition times. A recorded accompaniment played from your phone or another device is permitted. Please check our Audition page for more information.

Returning singers are required to audition each fall.

You can register for  Chorale and Glee Club on your own, whether or not you are a music major. For Concert Choir , Chamber Singers, and Choral Union/Gainesville Master Chorale: if you are a music major, you will register yourself for your choir after the audition results are posted. If you are a non-music major, you will be registered for choir.

The Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, and Choral Union/Gainesville Master Chorale are under the direction of Dr. Will Kesling.

The Chorale and Glee Club are directed by Dr. James Cain.

UF choirs prepare and perform a very wide range of repertoire, from Renaissance to 21st century, from motets to choral-orchestra works. We also focus on music by historically underrepresented composers. The University of Florida choral department prides itself on diverse and inclusive programming.