Choral and Vocal Programs
Vassar College Choir
The Vassar College Choir is an auditioned mixed choral ensemble of approximately fifty singers. Repertoire has included a cappella and accompanied works from the Renaissance to the 20th century, as well as major works for orchestra including Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass, and Mozart's Requiem.
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Vassar College Women’s Chorus
The Vassar Women's Chorus is an auditioned ensemble that was formed in the fall of 1997. The group has revived a tradition from Vassar's past in the context of Vassar's present co-educational mission. Repertoire includes a cappella and accompanied works from the Renaissance to the 20th century. This ensemble is open to all Vassar women by audition.
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Madrigal Singers
The Vassar Madrigal Singers is a select ensemble of twelve to twenty voices that specializes in works for chamber choir and more difficult works from the twentieth century. To audition, singers in their freshman or sophomore years must first be a member of one of the two larger choirs, the Vassar College Choir or the Vassar Women's Chorus; a high level of commitment is required.
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Opera Workshop
Vassar Opera Workshop is a semester-long project of a staged opera or scenes performed at the end of the second semester. Auditions are held in the fall, and anyone can audition. Particularly sought are voices of a certain size and accomplishment, and those who desire more stage experience in opera.
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