Chamber Singers
MUN 3343.001, MUN 6345.001
Monday/Wednesday, 11:50-1:55 pm
Friday, 11:50 - 12:50pm
The
University of South Florida Chamber Singers serve as our
University’s premier, select choral ensemble. The Chamber Singers
strive, through a diverse and sophisticated repertoire, to bring
audiences the very best in choral artistry and professionalism.
This select ensemble is comprised of undergraduate and graduate
music majors, as well as experienced singers from other academic
disciplines. An interesting and challenging rehearsal and
performance schedule includes performances on and off campus.
Bel Canto Women’s Chorus
MUN
3313.001, MUN 6315.001
Tuesday/Thursday, 4:00 – 5:50pm
Friday
4:00 – 4:50pm (as needed)
The Bel
Canto Women's Chorus is a select auditioned treble choir under the
direction of Dr. Lynne Gackle. This choir performs selections
reflecting various style periods and genres from the vast repertoire
of treble music currently available. Rehearsals are highly
organized and fast-paced providing a forum for the development of
vocal skills, musicianship and choral techniques as well as the
development of rewarding friendships for its members. Bel Canto
routinely collaborates with University Singers on combined
performances giving its members the added opportunity of singing in
a mixed voice setting as well as that for women only.
University Singers
MUN
3313.901, MUN 6315.901
Monday,
8:00-10:00 pm
The
University Singers is an auditioned, mixed choir under the direction
of Dr. Zielinski. Made up of singers from the USF School of Music
and other academic disciplines throughout the USF community, the
University Singers performs a wide and interesting variety of choral
selections. Rehearsals are organized, spirited, and rewarding,
resulting in a vibrant choral organization presenting concerts
locally and on campus. This choir offers an excellent singing
opportunity for those seeking a less demanding rehearsal/performance
commitment, but still wanting to improve their choral skills.
The Master Chorale of Tampa Bay
Richard Zielinski, Music & Artistic Director
MUN
3313.901, MUN 6385.901
Tuesday, 7:30-10:00 pm
The
Master Chorale of Tampa Bay is a highly select 150-voice all
volunteer chorus embracing a broad representation of singers from
the entire Tampa Bay area. From its inception in 1979, its
performances have been recognized consistently and critically for
excellence.
Designated in 1989 as the “Principal Chorus of The Florida
Orchestra,” the Master Chorale is featured annually on the
Orchestra’s Masterworks Season. The USF Chamber Singers often join
the Master Chorale and Florida Orchestra in the presentation of
these choral masterpieces. In 1999, the Master Chorale was appointed
as “Artist-in-Residence” at the College of Visual & Performing Arts,
School of Music at the University of South Florida. For more
information about The Master Chorale, please visit
www.masterchorale.com or call 813-974-7726.
The Richard Zielinski Singers
Richard Zielinski, Music & Artistic Director
Flexible Rehearsals and Concert season
Founded in 2005 by their music director, the Richard Zielinski
Singers, has already established a reputation for artistic
excellence. Consisting of 40 professional singers, the chorus
inspires audiences with programs of contemporary American choral
works as well as great choral classics. For more information, visit
www.richardzielinski.com
