More than 550 musicians participate in vocal and instrumental departmental performance ensembles each year. In all ensembles receiving academic credit, membership is open to qualified students through a personal audition.
Our desire at North Carolina State University is to provide you with the opportunity to continue in this enriching experience that complements your education, no matter what your major area of study may be. All of our Ensembles are open to all academic majors. Typically, members of the groups make a year-long commitment, and many participate several years, often in multiple ensembles. Participation in a ensemble earns one academic credit each semester.
If you have a musical background, such as high school singing, or vocal or instrumental experience, we may have a place for you in one of our ensembles. You will have fun, meet people from many different major academic disciplines, continue your musical development and build lasting friendships and memories.
Advanced mixed ensembles that perform the finest choral literature from all eras. Strong choral experience and proficiency in music reading are recommended. The group will perform regularly throughout the semester, with occasional tours in the spring semester.
Contact Dr. Nathan Leaf (choral_music@ncsu.edu, 919.515.8280)
The NC State Women’s Chorus will be expanded this year to be a fully independent ensemble. Seeking to continue the cultivation of this exciting choral genre, the Women’s Chorus will perform a wide spectrum of music specially composed for women’s voices, with particular focus on modern compositions and compositions by women composers.
Contact Dr. Nathan Leaf (choral_music@ncsu.edu, 919.515.8280)
The NC State Men’s Chorus will be expanded this year to be a fully independent ensemble. Building on the long history and tradition of men’s chorus singing and four-part harmony from around the world, the Men’s Chorus will redevelop NC State’s own tradition of fine men’s chorus singing, in concert and in less formal settings.
Contact Dr. Nathan Leaf (choral_music@ncsu.edu, 919.515.8280)