Choral Groups
Accidentals
| The Accidentals is a small group of 12 men selected by audition from the Men's Glee who can be serious or have fun - singing a repertoire reflecting the contemporary a cappella tradition. They have been a performing ensemble since 1974. The group has made several recordings, including their most recent endeavor None of the Above, released in 2004. The ensemble is under the direction of Allen Crowell. |
For more information, visit the Accidentals website.
African-American Choral Ensemble
| In 1972, a group of African American students formed a vocal ensemble. In 1986, The School of Music adopted the organization in order to form a new course offering for elective credit for all university students. The group's title distinguishes it from the other choral groups on the campus in that it describes the literature to be performed by this diverse group's membership. The group performs serious music by black composers, as well as popular and gospel music and spirituals from the African-American heritage. AACE is open to all students by audition. "Dominion" is a small ensemble selected from the chorus. |
Contact the ensemble's director, , for audition information.
Classic City Jazz
| Classic City Jazz is UGA's vocal and instrumental jazz combo. Since its debut in January 2002 the group has been selected to perform at numerous prestigious events including the 'Tribute to Jazz Trombonist Wycliffe Gordon' in Augusta with artists such as pianist Marcus Roberts, and most recently the Georgia Music Educators Association In-Service Conference in Savannah in January 2004. This vocal and instrumental combo specializes in jazz styles from swing, ballad, bebop, cool, fusion, Latin, and more. Classic City Jazz has been featured on WUGA-FM and has recorded a CD: 'CCJ Sampler'. Classic City Jazz performs both on and off campus throughout the year. Auditions are open to all students of the University of Georgia. |  |
For more information, visit the UGA Choral Association website.
Collegium Musicum
| The Collegium Musicum is an early-music ensemble that explores, prepares and performs literature of the Baroque era in the fall semester, and the Medieval and Renaissance eras in the spring. The ensemble is made up of vocalists and instrumentalists (on both period and modern instruments) and is open to undergraduate and graduate students as well as non-students. Fall 2004 repertoire includes music of the French Baroque including composers Marc-Antoine Charpentier, Jean Gilles, Francois Couperin, and (an Italian in France) Antonia Bembo. The University of Georgia Collegium Musicum is directed by Mitos Andaya. |
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Noteworthy
Noteworthy is an auditioned a cappella ensemble which was formed in 1989 as an offshoot of the University of Georgia's Women's Glee Club. Members of the ensemble come from many different musical backgrounds and are involved in a wide variety of studies and organizations around campus. The group sings a varied repertoire, from jazz and popular numbers to madrigals and sacred music. The ensemble's faculty advisor is Dr. Mitos Andaya.
For more information, visit the Noteworthy website.
Opera Ensemble
The UGA Opera Ensemble and Theatre was founded in 1998. The course follows a traditional Opera Workshop format. The class is taught by Frederick Burchinal and various guest directors from the community and the Department of Drama. Previous seasons of the UGA Opera Ensemble have featured several American one-act operas. Also featured on Opera Ensemble programs were Mozart's "The Impresario," "Il Segretto di Susanna" by Wolf-Ferrari, and Gilbert and Sullivan's "Patience." In addition to the one-act operas the UGA Opera Ensemble has performed numerous scene programs.
Admission to the Ensemble is open to any University of Georgia student by audition. Please contact for further information.