Choir
The Department of Music’s Choral program offers all university students exceptional choral performance opportunities through a variety of ensembles that perform a wide range of repertoire. Both music majors and non-music majors are eligible for choral scholarships.
A Choir for Every Voice
All students enrolled at the University of Mississippi are welcome to participate in choir! Whether you are a music major, music minor, graduate student in music, or a non-music major, we want you to sing with us!
Sing at the ‘Sip!
Choral ensembles
Concert Singers
The 40 voice SATB Concert Singers perform regularly at state, regional and national conferences, as well as on campus. Choir tours have resulted in performances in many of the nation’s notable landmarks including the White House, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Carnegie Hall. European tours have included performances in Italy, France, Germany, the Czech Republic, and Austria, including a collaboration with the Webern Kammerchor from the University of Vienna.
Conducted by Donald Trott
University Chorus
The University Chorus is a large 130 voice SATB choir that performs many major choral/orchestral works, often with the Memphis Symphony Orchestra. Other annual performances include the Veterans Day Concert and Holiday Concert.
Conducted by Donald Trott and Elizabeth Hearn
Women's Glee
The University of Mississippi Women’s Glee is a distinguished soprano-alto choir that performs music of varying styles and genres, embracing the breadth of human experience through song. Consisting of more than 80 treble singers from different majors and interests, we are a diverse group of individuals passionate about meaningful choral singing and creating a sense of community. Our choir has a strong history of musical excellence and has performed at various conferences, including the National ACDA Conference in 2001, the ACDA Southern Division Conference in 2008, and the Mississippi ACDA/MMEA State Conference in 2023. Membership is open to any soprano or alto student.
Conducted by Elizabeth Hearn
Men's Glee
The University of Mississippi 50 voice Men’s Glee has a long history of choral excellence performing a wide variety of music for tenors and basses. In addition to the many performances on and off campus, the Men’s Glee performs the national anthem regularly at Ole Miss home football games and anchor the annual Tenor/Bass Festival held on campus.
Conducted by Donald Trott
Welcome to Choir
Welcome to one of the premier university choral programs in the nation – the Ole Miss Choirs! In addition to experiencing musical excellence in rehearsal and performance, membership in our choirs provides a welcoming, warm comradery, and the beginning of life-long friendships. We have a long tradition of choral excellence, and I hope you will want to be part of our future. I am currently in my twenty-fourth year as Director of Choral Activities at Ole Miss, and quite proud of the program we have established. We have a choir for you here at the University of Mississippi!
Don Trott
Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities
Choral Office Contact Information:
- Office phone: 662-915-5115
- Choral Email: cgwilemo@olemiss.edu
2026-2027 Choral and Voice Audition Dates
Music Majors and Non-Majors
- Friday, October 30, 2026
- Friday, November 13, 2026
- *Monday, February 1, 2027 *Tenor/Bass and Treble Choir Festival
- Friday, February 19, 2027
- Friday, March 19, 2027
- Friday, April 9, 2027
All voice students must audition to enter the University of Mississippi Department of Music – whether undergraduate or graduate, a music major or minor.
Your voice audition will satisfy audition requirements for UM Opera Theatre, UM Choirs, and the UM Music Department Vocal Area – all with one submission.
Undergraduate Students
- High School seniors: Perform two solo vocal selections of contrasting character/style.
- Transfer students: Perform two solo vocal selections of contrasting character/style with one in a language other than English.
Graduate Students
Master of Music:
- Prepare a memorized audition program consisting of four to five pieces. Repertoire should include selections from opera, oratorio, and art song, representing three to four historical periods, in at least four languages, e.g., Italian, German, French, English, Spanish, and Russian.
- A cumulative repertoire list, senior recital program, and transcript should be presented at the audition.
NOTE: The GRE is not required for the Master of Music in Vocal Performance.
Video Audition Submissions
For students who live a great distance from Ole Miss or are unable to come on one of the three dates listed, you are permitted to submit a video audition. This audition should be submitted as an unedited video of high quality using a YouTube link set as unlisted.
Email the YouTube link to your audition video, along with your full name and contact information, to Carley Wilemon at cgwilemo@olemiss.edu.
Both voice and choral faculty will review your audition video.
Note: While selections with accompaniment are encouraged, unaccompanied submissions will be accepted.
All students, no matter what major you are pursuing, are welcome to participate in choir at Ole Miss. Choral scholarships are available through audition to students who want to participate in a choir as a non-music major. All students are asked to participate in an audition for voice placement and scholarship consideration.
Audition Requirements: Undergraduate and Graduate
- Sing 5-note descending scales that show your top and bottom range. Sing in full voice.
- Sing a prepared selection, either with or without accompaniment – or – sing “My Country tis of Thee” or the “Star-Spangled Banner.”
Video Audition Submissions
Students may opt to submit a video audition. The audition video should be created as an unedited video of high quality using a YouTube link set as “unlisted.” Email the youtube link to your audition video, along with your full name and contact information, to cgwilemo@olemiss.edu
Note: While selections with accompaniment are encouraged, a cappella submissions will be accepted.
You will need to submit an audition video, so please click on the link below and fill out the audition form.
Audition for Choir
Carley Wilemon will be in touch with you to help you along in this process. If you have questions, please send her an email.
Choral scholarships are available to students who elect to be music majors, music minors, or students who want to participate in a choir as a non-music major.
All students interested in receiving a choral scholarship must audition for the choral faculty.
Scholarships are awarded based on talent and choral/vocal program needs.
Concert Singers*
Schedule
Meets: M W F 2:00 –2:50 pm
Meets: T TH 2:30 – 3:45 pm
Fall Course Numbers
MUSC 1350 / 2350 / 3350 / 4350 / 5450 / 5950
Spring Course Numbers
MUSC 1400 / 2400 / 3400 / 4400 / 5400 / 5900
*all students register for Section 001: Concert Singers
University Chorus
Schedule
Meets: M W F 12:00 – 12:50 pm
Fall Course Numbers
MUSC 1350 / 2350 / 3350 / 4350 / 5450 / 5950
Spring Course Numbers
MUS 1360 / 2360 / 3360 / 4360 / 5460 / 5960
Section 001: Men's Glee (Tenors and Basses)
Section 002: Women's Glee (Sopranos and Altos)
Frequently Asked Questions
We're here to help you find the perfect musical fit for your talents and schedule. If you have any other questions about joining our choirs, please don't hesitate to contact a faculty or staff member.
Not at all! In fact, our choral program is about 40% non-music majors and we welcome anyone that wants to sing and contribute to our great organization.
Yes. Students, both music majors and non-music majors, are required to audition for choir. Your audition is to give us the information we need to place you in an ensemble.
Rest assured, there is a place for you in UM Choirs.
Participation in our choirs requires an average of 3-5 hours of rehearsal time per week.
- University Chorus, Men’s Glee, and Women’s Glee rehearse:
- MWF from 12:00-12:50pm
- Concert Singers rehearse:
- MWF 2:00–2:50pm
- T Th 2:30–3:45 pm
- We typically perform anywhere from 2-4 performances per semester.
Music Class Fee: $50
All choir members are responsible for obtaining appropriate black concert attire.
Meet the Faculty and Staff
Our dedicated faculty and staff bring a wealth of experience and passion to the Department of Music, providing guidance and support to all our students.
Don Trott
- Professor of Music and Director of Choral Activities
Elizabeth Hearn
- Associate Professor of Choral Music Education
Carley Wilemon
- Administrative Assistant II (NE)
Meet our Graduate Assistants
Haley Britt
- Choir Graduate Assistant
Benton Donahue
- Choir Graduate Assistant
Christopher Hancock
- Choir Graduate Assistant
Hayden Joyner
- Choir Graduate Assistant
Master of Music in Choral Conducting
Bring your passion for choral music to the podium.
- Receive advanced training in choral conducting, choral repertoire, score study, and work from the podium with a variety of ensembles.
- Learn alongside passionate, caring researchers and educators who will bring your goals into focus and help you succeed as a conductor and music educator.
Graduate Assistantships
The University of Mississippi Department of Music offers paid assistantships to qualifying graduate students, including in the area of Choral Music. More information can be found on our Graduate Programs page.
Course Catalog Master of Music Program Graduate Programs
Contact Dr. Donald Trott for any additional information or questions about the Master of Music in Choral Conducting.
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