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Voice and Choral Area

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Wisconsin's Singing University

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The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Voice and Choral Area hosts the state’s largest undergraduate choral program to 300+ students each year and is nationally recognized for its vibrant tradition of choral excellence. Thoughtful advising, real-world opportunities, and a welcoming community make this a great place to study voice and choral music!

Explore over 200 Music and Theatre Arts performances to attend and enjoy!
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UW-EAU CLAIRE CHOIRS
2024 Concert Choir
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Concert Choir
Concert Choir has a long-standing tradition of choral excellence at UW-Eau Claire. This mixed (SATB) ensemble prides itself on performing advanced repertoire from all periods, styles and genres of music. Throughout its history, Concert Choir has performed at regional and national conventions.
Viennese Ball Women's Concert Chorale
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Women's Concert Chorale
Women’s Concert Chorale (WoCo) is a treble ensemble that specializes in the study and performance of repertoire written specifically for treble voices. Women’s Concert Chorale is featured at several concerts throughout the year, including the annual Viennese Ball and has been featured at numerous regional and national conventions.
Statesmen
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The Singing Statesmen
Playful in their demeanor, serious in their art — the Singing Statesmen never fail to entertain an audience. As one of the premiere TTBB ensembles in the United States, The Statesmen perform at several concerts throughout the year and tour the Upper Midwest annually. This group is not only exceptionally talented, but a brotherhood as well, sharing this motto: “Once a Statesman, always a Statesman.”
concert choir
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Symphonic Choir
Symphonic Choir is a mixed choir that specializes in the study and performance of extended works composed for choir with instrumental accompaniment. The group is composed of students, faculty, and staff from many scholastic disciplines within the University as well as interested singers from the greater Chippewa Valley and Eau Claire community.
2022 UWEC Novum Voce Choir
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Novum Voce
Novum Voce is the newest choral ensemble at UW-Eau Claire. is a chamber ensemble of voices that sing advanced repertoire from the early Renaissance to music of the 21st century. This ensemble is mostly comprised of first-year music majors to help build a strong foundation for musical excellence as they start their journey in UWEC’s music program.

Take the Stage

There are many terrific opportunities for voice and choral students to perform in both concert and theatrical settings. Joining a choir gives you credit towards your degree and a chance to work with nationally acclaimed guest artists!

Dr. Micah Bland, Concert Choir & Symphonic Choir Director
Dr. Kristie Halverson, Women's Concert Chorale & Singing Statesmen Director

Audition for UWEC Choirs!

Every UW-Eau Claire current student is welcome, no music major required. UWEC login credentials required to visit the link below.
Choral Audition Info

*Current UWEC students can follow the link above to the Music and Theatre Arts Department SharePoint site which serves as a resource both for students who are declared as a Music or Theatre major, and for those across campus who are interested in participating in the performing arts on campus. UWEC login credentials required!

Any questions about joining choir? 

Contact: Dr. Micah Bland (blandmd@uwec.edu)

2023 Godspell Theatre Production
Opera and Musical Theatre
The Opera and Musical Theatre Workshop allows the young singing actor to develop the coordination of the myriad of skills essential for a career in performance. The course explores the connection of music, text, movement, spatial awareness, and dramatic interaction. Students work on those skills —essential to all types of music theatre performance — through a variety of acting and character work, reading, character analysis and listening, culminating in a performance of diverse scenes from both opera and musical theatre.
Opera & Musical Theatre
2025 Cabaret Decades of Vinyl
A Cappella Groups
Interested in joining one of UWEC’s a cappella groups—Audacious, Callisto, Fifth Element, The Innocent Men, or Impromptu? Stay connected to catch the latest audition updates.
@uwecacappella
Soloist in front of Singing Statesmen at the Viennese Ball

Studying Voice

A vocal education at UWEC consists of weekly one-on-one lessons with one of our distinguished voice faculty. You will prepare a variety of solo repertoire and perform frequently in your voice professor’s studio class. Music education and performance majors enroll in voice pedagogy, exploring voice science and how to be a successful voice teacher. Voice performance majors enjoy a vocal literature course and diction classes in English, German, French, and Italian.

Learn more about the Music, Applied Voice, Comprehensive Major

Academic & Performance Facilities

Known for its vibrant music scene, both UW-Eau Claire and the city of Eau Claire offer many unique spaces to showcase and polish your skills.

Choral Music Education
Choral Music Education
Cultivate the minds of young musicians with a music teaching, choral bachelor's degree from UW-Eau Claire. As an undergraduate-only department, our focus is on the individual experience of our students by offering various opportunities for you as both a musician and future music educator.
Choral Music Education

Personalized Instruction

No matter your path, here at UW-Eau Claire, our highly trained voice faculty will help you to develop your musical skills and find your niche. Small class sizes promote meaningful relationships amongst peers, and a more personalized education from our student-focused faculty. Each year, learn from dozens of engaging guest artists who present special classes, masterclasses, and performance opportunities to the department.

Voice Faculty
Emily Sternfeld-Dunn - Soprano
Dr. Christine Amon - Mezzo-Soprano
Dr. Mark Mowry - Tenor
Dr. Kenneth J. Pereira - Baritone
Become a Blugold!

In addition to UW-Eau Claire admission requirements, students enrolling as a music major or minor are required to successfully complete a departmental audition for instrument or voice prior to enrolling. Learn more:
Program Auditions
Middle School Honors Choir
Educational Choral Festivals
Each year we connect outstanding musicians of all ages across the region to experience immersive educational experiences with faculty and guest artists. Visit the link below for information about our annual festival style events and find out how you or your school ensemble can get involved!
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Upcoming Events

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Music and Theatre Arts Department

Haas Fine Arts Center 156
121 Water Street
Eau Claire, WI 54703
United States

715-836-4954