The choral program at Delta State University features two large ensembles and a chamber choir, offering a variety of singing opportunities for both music majors and non-majors that cultivate vocal skills and performance. The choirs sing a wide range of repertoire from various styles and time periods. In recent years, the DSU choirs have completed tours of New York (2005), England (2006), Washington, D.C. (2008), Austria and the Czech Republic (2010). Since 2004, the choirs have released five compact disc recordings.
CHAMBER SINGERS is a highly select choir of 18 voices dedicated to the highest standards of preparation and performance. They perform several times throughout the school year, both on campus and around the region. Membership is by audition. (Tue/Thu, 12:15-1:30)
CHORALE is the premier large choral ensemble at DSU. This 40-45 voice choir is comprised of students from a variety of academic majors across campus. They present several major concerts throughout the year and tour annually. The Chorale has performed by invitation at state and regional conferences of the American Choral Directors Association, including the 2010 ACDA Southern Division Conference in Memphis. Membership is by audition. (Mon/Wed/Fri, 12:45-1:50)
DELTA SINGERS is open to all singers. They perform one major concert each semester. This choir introduces singers to a wide range of repertoire, placing emphasis on developing sight reading and performance skills and increasing musical understanding. (Mon/Wed/Fri, 2:00-2:50)
Director of Choral Activities
Delta State University
DSU Box 3256
Cleveland, MS 38733
(662) 846-4115