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School of Music

UM Choirs

 

IMPORTANT UPDATE: 

  • Fall 2025 voice placements and Chamber Chorale auditions will be held during the week prior to the first day of classes in August in MUS 213.
  • Registration is not yet open for those appointments. The link will be posted closer the start of classes.
  • If you would like to be notified after the registration has been posted, email Dr. Hirner (stevie.hirner@umt.edu), and she will add you to the email list for voice placements.

The UM School of Music offers two large choral ensembles:  

  • University Choir (MWF 11:00-11:50)  
    • University Choir is a non-auditioned, mixed-voice ensemble of sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. The group performs a variety of repertoire spanning multiple time periods, cultures, and styles. 
    • Participation in University Choir only requires a voice placement so that singers can be placed into the correct section in the ensemble. This is NOT an audition! 
  • Chamber Chorale (MWF 1:00-2:20)  
    • Chamber Chorale is an advanced, auditioned, mixed-voice ensemble of sopranos, altos, tenors, and basses. The group performs a variety of challenging repertoire spanning multiple time periods, cultures, and styles. 
    • Participation in Chamber Chorale requires a more rigorous audition process following the Voice Placement Appointment. Additional information is provided at that time. 
    • Students who are selected for Chamber Chorale commit to participating for BOTH the Fall and Spring semesters. 

Visit the Choirs homepage to learn more about voice placements. Questions? Email Dr. Stevie Hirner at stevie.hirner@umontana.edu. We welcome you to our UM family of choirs!

Opera Theater

Students singing opera

The 猎奇重口 Opera Theater is nationally recognized for its exciting and dynamic productions of lyric and musical theater! Members of this select group perform in full productions and scenes programs. Develop your performing skills and your understanding of technical theater in full operas, musicals and scenes programs. The UM Opera Theater has been honored multiple times by the National Opera Association for its excellence. All students are welcome to audition.

Zootown Cabaret

Zootown Cabaret students

Zootown Cabaret is an ensemble that performs song and dance variety shows in café and nightclub venues.  It is sponsored by the UM School of Music and is open to students via audition.