Conductor: Michael Dawson
Email: chamberchoir@nuim.ie

Rehearsals: Tuesdays, 18:30 - 21.15 during term time [Bewerunge Room]. Also two rehearsal weekends during mid-term and additional rehearsals before major performances.

What is it?

The Chamber Choir is an Approved Ensemble for modules MU145, MU253 and MU358. The Choir contributes to the Christmas Carol Services and also performs a major end-of- year concert in early May. The Choir consists of twenty singers and also occasionally performs in venues outside the university.

Who is it for?

The Chamber Choir is for those who are at once passionate about choral singing and who are willing to invest time and effort into perfecting a challenging repertoire as part of a group. The ability to sing well at sight is an advantage, but a good ear and solid vocal technique are more important. The ideal chorister will be able to display individuality and passion in their singing. Choral singing is one of the most rewarding exercises any musician can engage in, and the benefit to general musicianship and performance practice is great.

How do I join?

Entry into the Choir is by audition only. Applicants are required to sing, unaccompanied for one minute and do a range and ear test.

Auditions will take place on Tuesday 20 and Thursday 22 of September between 19:00 and 21:30 in the New Music Room, Logic House. Successful applicants are called for first rehearsal on Tuesday, the 4 of October in the Bewerunge Room.

Registration

First year students: Register online at http://musicapps.nuim.ie/MU145RegForm

Returning students: Once you receive your Performance Database Account Details via email, you must register online at http://musicapps.nuim.ie/users. If you have not received the Performance Database Account Details by the beginning of week 1, please contact the Music Office email music.department@nuim.ie

Musical Scores

Musical Scores: Members of the Chamber choir will be required to pay a deposit of €50 to contribute to buying music scores. The scores should be collected from Music Dept Office in advance of first rehearsal. The deposit will be refunded at the end of the year, subject to the returning of the copies in good condition and only with soft-pencil markings.

What is involved?

Members are expected to attend every Tuesday rehearsal, both rehearsal weekends, three carol services and the main evening concert in May. Members should be prepared to practise material in their own time between rehearsals. There will be some cost involved in the weekends away.

Important Dates

Semester 1

Rehearsals:
18:30 - 21:00

• Tuesday 4, 11, 18, 25 October
• Tuesday 8, 15, 22, 29 November
• Rehearsal Weekend 29- 31 October
• 6 December

Carol Services

• 12, 13, 14 December

Semester 1 obligations: 9 rehearsals, weekend away and three carol services.

Semester 2

Rehearsals:
18:30 - 21:00

• Tuesday 31 January
• Tuesday 7, 14, 21, 28 February
• Tuesday 6, 13, 27 March
• Rehearsal Weekend: 10- 12 March
• Tuesday 3, 17, 23 April

Extra Rehearsals:

• 24, 26 April

End-of-year Concert:

• Sunday 8 May

Semester 2 obligations: 13 rehearsals, weekend away and concert.