Choir

The Department of Fine and Performing Arts at the University of Dubuque offers degrees in music, music education, and theatre. For more information, visit the Fine and Performing Arts department page.

In addition to our academic programs, the department has a rich tradition of choirs open to all students on campus. Ensembles are open to all university students, regardless of major. Academic credit is available for participation in performance ensembles.


Kristen Eby, MM
Director of Choral Activities
Phone: 563.589.3542
Office: 302F Heritage Center
Email: KEby@dbq.edu

2024-25 PERFORMANCES

  • FPA Homecoming Showcase
    Friday, October 4, 2024 - 2:15 pm -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
  • Dessert Pops
    Saturday, October 26, 2024 - 4:30 p.m. -- Chapel, Blades Hall
  • Christmas at Heritage Center
    Friday, December 6, 2024 - 7:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
    Snow date: Saturday, December 7, 2024 - 2:00 p.m.
  • Student Recital
    Monday, December 9, 2024 - 6:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
  • Masterworks Concert
    Wednesday, February 12, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
  • Spring Choir and Orchestra Concert
    Saturday, April 5, 2025 - 4:00 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
  • Treble Fest Concert
    Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center

2024-25 EVENTS

  • Opus Choral Workshop
    Wednesday, September 4, 2024 -- Heritage Center
  • Treble Fest
    Sunday, April 13, 2025 - 1:00 - 4:30 p.m. -- Heritage Center

2024-25 SPECIAL APPEARANCES

  • Opening Convocation
    Thursday, September 5, 2024 - 10:45 am -- Butler Hall, Heritage Center
  • Men's Hockey Game - National Anthem
    Friday, November 1, 2024 - 7:00 p.m. -- ImOn Arena
  • Women's Hockey Game - National Anthem and Short Performance between periods
    Friday, January 10, 2025 - 7:00 p.m. -- ImOn Arena

PERFORMANCE AND EVENTS ARCHIVE

 

ENSEMBLES

Concert Choir
The University of Dubuque Concert Choir studies choral repertoire from all genres and musical periods. The group performs two to four concerts annually and frequently performs at University functions such as homecoming, opening convocation, commencement, and more.

The group also goes on tour and has traveled to 38 states and Puerto Rico during the past ten years. Cities the Concert Choir has performed in include New York City, Boston, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles, San Diego, New Orleans, Washington, D.C., San Juan, and Honolulu.

Membership in Concert Choir is open to all students regardless of major. A short audition is required to determine voice part and placement in the ensemble. Concert Choir is available for one hour of credit to non-majors and fulfills ensemble requirements for FPA music majors. Six credits of Concert Choir will fulfill the general education arts requirement.

The ensemble meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 2:30 - 3:20 p.m. in Heritage Center's Aitchison-Welch Choral Rehearsal Room.

Chamber Singers
The University of Dubuque Chamber Singers is a select group of 8-12 vocalists derived from members of the Concert Choir. The group performs challenging choral chamber pieces and a capella works. The Chamber Singers performs concerts annually.

Membership in Chamber Singers is open by audition to all students currently enrolled in Concert Choir. Chamber Singers is available for one hour of credit to non-majors and fulfills ensemble requirements for FPA music majors.

The ensemble meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 - 4:45 p.m. in Heritage Center's Aitchison-Welch Choral Rehearsal Room.

Treble Choir
The University of Dubuque Treble Choir sings a wide variety of styles, from classical to pop/modern, and maintains a lighter performance schedule of a couple of events per semester. Designed to accommodate busy student schedules, this group rehearses less than two hours per week.

Membership in the Treble Choir is determined by a short audition, consisting of a range check and pitch matching exercise. It is available for one hour of credit to non-majors and fulfills ensemble requirements for FPA music majors.

Handbell Ensemble
The University of Dubuque Handbell Ensemble, a group of 7-15 students, is open to all regardless of major with no audition required. The ensemble is an opportunity for both experienced and beginning musicians to learn ringing technique and literature in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Rehearsals are Fridays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in Heritage Center's Straatmeyer Rehearsal Room.

MUSIC PARTICIPATION SCHOLARSHIP

Incoming students who will participate in one or more music ensembles at the University of Dubuque are invited to apply for a music participation scholarship which is renewable for up to four years if they remain enrolled in one or music ensemble each semester. For more information and application information visit the Music Participation Scholarship page.