Thursday, May 14, 2009

Congrats on a Great Year!

Dr. Weber, Mr. Robbins, and Mr. Smith say "Congrats" to all UH Choirs for a fabulous year of music-making!

Friday, May 8, 2009

Congratulations, Adrian, Gregory, and Daryl!

Adrian Rodriguez to Conduct at
Texas Choral Directors Association Convention

We congratulate Adrian Rodriguez, who has been selected to represent the University of Houston as a student conductor at the summer convention of the Texas Choral Directors Association in San Antonio. Students Michael Kessler and Caitlin Montgomery will be serving as division assistants at the same convention.


Gregory McDaniel Wins ACDA Undergraduate
Student Conducting Competition

Gregory McDaniel was selected from a pool of 150 applicants to compete in Oklahoma City at the national convention of the American Choral Directors Association as a student conductor. After several rounds of conducting, Gregory was named the first-place winner of the competition. Gregory is a member of the Concert Chorale, and the director of Floreat. Congratulations on representing the University of Houston choral department at this prestigious event!


Daryl Robinson Receives First Prize at Organ Competition

Concert Chorale accompanist and UH undergraduate organ major Daryl Robinson won the William C. Hall Organ Competition. The competition took place Saturday March 7, 2009 at First Presbyterian Church in San Antonio. He received first prize and the award for best hymn playing. Congratulations, Daryl!

AUDITIONS FOR FALL 2009!

Auditions for Fall 2009 auditioned undergraduate choral ensembles:

Concert Chorale
Concert Women's Chorus

Begins May 4 and continues throughout the summer (by appointment).
Please contact Dr. Weber (bweber@uh.edu or 713-743-3194) for an audition appointment.

Auditions consist of: vocalizing, tonal memory drills, sightsinging, and a prepared solo (a pianist is provided).

Remember! There are two wonderful groups that are essentially non-auditioned:

University Men's Chorus (TTH 11:30 - 1:00; MUSI 1120)
University Women's Chorus (TTH 11:30 - 1:00; MUSI 1120)

These are great ensembles for students who are new to university-level singing. Simply register and show up!

Friday, December 19, 2008

Undergraduate Choral Area Auditions for Spring 2009

Auditions for Spring 2009 auditioned undergraduate choral ensembles:

Concert Chorale
Concert Women's Chorus

Begins in December and continues through the Winter Break, ending January 26, 2009.
Please contact Dr. Weber (bweber@uh.edu or 713-743-3194) for an audition appointment.

Auditions consist of: vocalizing, tonal memory drills, sightsinging, and a prepared solo (a pianist is provided).

Remember! There are two wonderful groups that are essentially non-auditioned:

University Men's Chorus (TTH 11:30 - 1:00; MUSI 1120; Smith)
University Women's Chorus (TTH 11:30 - 1:00; MUSI 1120; Weber)

These are great ensembles for students who are new to university-level singing. Simply register and show up!

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