U of M Choral Ensembles

The University of Manitoba choral ensembles are open by audition to all interested singers - Faculty of Music students, general U of M students*, and community members*.

University Singers - a 30-40 voice mixed Chamber Choir (note the extra audition requirement of the test piece).
Rehearsals: T/Th 1:00-3:15
Director: Dr. Elroy Friesen

Women's Chorus - a 50-60 voice SSAA choir.
Rehearsals: M/W 2:30-4:00
Director: Dr. Elroy Friesen

Cantata Singers - a small vocal ensemble, typically made up of 4th year performance majors and graduate students. This ensemble forms the podium choir for the graduate choral students.
Rehearsals: M 4:15-6:15
Directors: Dr. Elroy Friesen and Graduate Conducting Students

Concert Choir - a 75 voice mixed choir.
Rehearsals: W 5:30-7:30
Directors: Ed and Millie Hildebrand
Note - Non-Faculty of Music singers auditioning for Concert Choir sign-up through the UMCC website here. All Faculty of Music students auditioning for Concert Choir follow the steps below.

*Non-Faculty of Music choristers pay a nominal fee for the year.