University Singers is the premier vocal ensemble of the UA School of Music. This advanced choir consists of music majors as well as talented choral enthusiasts from other academic disciplines across the University of Alabama. University Singers performs a wide variety of repertoire, including significant contemporary works, spirituals, world musics, and masterworks of the historic […]
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School of Music Partners with UA Info Radio to Bring ‘Hilaritas’ to Listeners
While The University of Alabama School of Music is unable to host its annual “Hilaritas” concert due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fans will still be able to enjoy the holiday sounds on UA Info Radio. “For a lot of people in the community, the holiday season doesn’t start until they see Hilaritas,” said Christopher Kozak, associate […]
Audition for University Singers Spring 2021
University Singers is the premier vocal ensemble of the UA School of Music. This advanced choir consists of music majors as well as talented choral enthusiasts from other academic disciplines across the University of Alabama. University Singers performs a wide variety of repertoire, including significant contemporary works, spirituals, world musics, and masterworks of the historic […]
Percussion Studio GTA Position Opening for Fall 2021
The University of Alabama Percussion Studio has a graduate teaching assistantship opening for a full-time student pursuing a Master of Music or Doctoral of Musical Arts degree in Percussion Performance, beginning in Fall 2021. Position Description Half tuition waiver with yearly stipend of $6,862.50 (additional funds towards tuition are available based on experience) Assist in […]
2020 Huxford Symphony Concerto-Aria Competition Results
Congratulations to our 1st Prize winners, Timothy Berry and Matt Meadows, who will perform as soloists with the Huxford Symphony at a future date to be announced. Undergraduate Division 1st Prize- Timothy Berry, Piano (Chance) Listz- Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat Major 2nd Prize- Sean Brown, Violin (Grégoire) Wieniawski- Faust Fantasy, Op. 20 3rd Prize- Erin McAfee, Flute […]
Register for Virtual Voice Day 2021
Join the Alabama voice and choral faculty on Saturday, January 16 for a day of exploration and discovery. The online event will include information sessions for students, master classes, sample voice lessons, and brief introductions to the things music majors study. The day will also include pre-recorded performances by students and faculty, and a special […]
Salvation is Created – In Memory of Jim Duren
The University of Alabama School of Music mourns the loss of one of our most revered graduates, Jim Duren, class of 1973. In celebration of his life, please enjoy this tribute from the UA Trombone Studio. The Oak Mountain High School Band Facebook account shared this about him. “Mr. Duren was the founding band director […]
Ensembles Update + Protocols
As promised at the beginning of the semester, we have continued to monitor our overall situation very carefully relative to what experiences we can safely offer and allow. Every decision made by our School of Music (faculty and administration collectively) has been and will be made with our student’s best interests in sharp focus. Our […]
Dr. Kevin Chance Selected to College of Arts and Sciences Leadership Board Faculty Fellows
Please join us in congratulating our own Dr. Kevin Chance who has been selected as a College of Arts and Sciences Leadership Board Faculty Fellow. This is a tremendous honor with only one faculty member being chosen from each of the three divisions of the college on an annual basis. Chance is this year’s winner […]
Select Ensembles to Begin In-Person Rehearsals
Based on the news Friday afternoon from the systems office showing that Covid-19 cases on campus are down to 221 with a positivity rate in Sentinel testing below 1%, we are taking some cautious and careful steps forward relative to small and select ensemble rehearsals beginning this week. At this time, this will be limited […]