Singers and musicians have the opportunity to perform as part of two UM-St. Louis groups sponsored by the College of Fine Arts & Communication, Continuing Education & Outreach.
Singers of all levels of experience are invited to join the Community Chorus, which is comprised of community members and UM-St. Louis students and performs music of all kinds. Conductor Robert Ray’s choral compositions have received numerous performances, both nationally and internationally. Rehearsals are held from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday, January 17 through May 2 on the UM-St. Louis South Campus. The fee to join is $25.
Musicians who play a brass instrument are invited to audition for the St. Louis Brass Band. A component of the UM-St. Louis Division of Bands, this group of highly skilled professional and community musicians performs at local venues and on campus throughout the year. The new season begins January 17 and rehearsal and performance days and times vary. There is no fee to join.
Jazz musicians are welcome to audition for the UM-St. Louis Community Jazz Ensemble no matter their level of experience, as long as they have a passion for jazz. The director, Jim Widener, is a nationally known jazz musician and big band director. Rehearsals are held 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Mondays, January 23 to May 8 on the UM-St. Louis South Campus. The fee to join is $10. To schedule an audition, call Jim Widener at (314) 516-4235.
For more information about the Community Chorus, contact conductor Robert Ray at (314) 516-6685. To schedule an audition for the St. Louis Brass Band, contact Matt Hake at (314) 631-8062.