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UC Men's Chorale UC Women's Chorale UC Alumni Chorus UC Men's Octet California Golden Overtones Noteworthy Cal Jazz Choir Perfect Fifth BareStage Productions |
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GroupsUC Men's ChoraleUC Men's Chorale dates from 1885 making it the first men's collegiate choral ensemble in the West. Its repertory is drawn from many historical periods: concert and popular music, folk songs from many cultures, and ever-popular Cal songs. The UC Men's Chorale often joins the UC Women's Chorale to present mixed chorus music and to tour, and shares much of the UCWC's performance calendar. This past Decenber, they appeared with the championship barbershop harmony chorus, Voices in Harmony, at its Christmas show. Membership is open to both undergraduate and graduate students.Wm. Garcia Ganz, conductor Rehearsals: MWF 4:15-6pm UC Women's ChoraleUC Women's Chorale is probably the most diverse large choral group on any college campus. Most women begin their UCCE career with the Women's Chorale. This past season featured performances of Brahms Requiem, Cal songs, a throwback 1950s concert including a medley with individual performers singing their favorite songs. Often singing with the Men's Chorale, popular annual events include the Halloween Concert, A Cappella Against AIDS benefit concert, and caroling in San Francisco during the holidays. UCWC offers singers from all backgrounds a relaxed but rewarding and active experience.Mark Sumner, conductor Rehearsals: MWF 4:15-6pm UC Alumni ChorusUC Alumni Chorus was founded in 1985 by UC Choral Ensembles alums and is now a thriving group of 100 singers known for quality performances and innovative concerts. The chorus regularly performs with other UCCE groups as well as Berkeley Opera, Berkeley Symphony, and the University Chorus. UCAC enjoys touring and has sung in Australia, New Zealand, England, Eastern Europe, China, Russia, the Baltics, and South America.Mark Sumner, conductor Rehearsals: M 7:30-10pm UC Men's OctetUC Men's Octet was formed in 1948 and has entertained the Berkeley campus with everything form barbershop harmonies to pop chart hits. Known both for their musicality and their 'zany' antics, the Octet finds audiences all around the Bay Area and even overseas. The Octet is currently the only two-time winner of the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella. Come see them perform every Wednesday at 1pm in front of Sather Gate!Rehearsals Su 12-3pm, TTh 5-8pm California Golden OvertonesCalifornia Golden Overtones, a nationally award-winning a cappella group, is the most sought-after women's emsemble on campus. These nine women sing a wide range of music from jazz of the '30s to current hits, frequently creating their own arrangements. The Overtones record, compete in ICCA, and often tour to the East Coast or to Europe. You can hear them Fridays at 1pm in front of Sather Gate. Auditions are held in September and April.Rehearsals Su 12-3pm, TTh 5-8pm NoteworthyNoteworthy's mission is to write, develop and showcase original a cappella compositions and fun arrangements, from both within and outside of the group. Usually taking members new to the a cappella scene at Berkeley, Noteworthy has consistently been Cal's most diverse a cappella group for several years! The group tours and sings around campus at everything from tailgate parties to student group events to graduation ceremonies. Noteworthy also performs regularly in front of Sather Gate on Mondays at 1pm. Auditions are held at the beginning of fall semester and again in late April.Rehearsals SuW 7-9pm, F 4-6pm Cal Jazz ChoirCal Jazz Choir is a 12-member ensemble dedicated to exploring the colorings of vocal jazz. CJC draws its repertoire from traditional standards of jazz greats such as Duke Ellington as well as from popular jazz groups like The Real Group and Manhattan Transfer. Members are musically experienced students with a passion for performing great music and learning the unique style of jazz singing. Auditions are held in the spring for the following academic year.Bill Ganz, director Rehearsals TTh 5-8pm Perfect FifthPerfect Fifth is a small ensemble taking classically inspired singing to new heights. P5 produces their own concerts, often performs for the Music Department's Noon Concert series, and appears as guests in other concert programs. In the summer of 2008, Perfect Fifth participated in the American premiere of the recently rediscovered Missa Sopra Ecco Si Beato Giorno in 40 and 60 parts by Alessandro Striggio. Auditions are held at the beginning of fall semester.Mark Sumner, director Rehearsals Su 3:00-5:00pm, W 7:00-9:30pm BareStage ProductionsBareStage is committed to the development of student creativity through the performing arts by initiating and activating student participation in productions throughout the school year. Devoted to the cultivation of original work and new, rarely performed musicals, BareStage provides a place for student actors, directors, writers, producers, technical designers, and musicians to practice and develop their craft in the context of a student supported, pre-professional environment. A student Board of Directors plans and facilitates the seasons. Auditions and Production Team recruitment occur throughout the year for each production. |
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UC Choral Ensembles is a member of Student Musical Activities. Purchase tickets online or at 72 Cesar Chavez M-Th 9-4:30, F 9-1:30. E-mail or call us at (510) 642-3880 with any additional questions. |