UNLV DIVISION OF CHORAL STUDIES

JOSEPH SVENDSEN, DIRECTOR / STEPHANIE COUNCIL, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR

The UNLV Division of Choral Studies offers four ensembles: University Chorale, UNLV Singers, Chamber Consort, and, through a collaborative partnership, students have the option to enroll in the Las Vegas Master Singers for academic credit. The Division of Choral Studies also sponsors a student chapter of the American Choral Directors Association, Scarlet Tones, the university’s contemporary a cappella ensemble, and Rebel Rhapsody, a student-led show choir club. Students who participate in the division’s ensembles pursue careers in music performance, music education, composition, musicology, music technology, music business, and conducting. Its alumni have made significant contributions, locally, nationally, and internationally, to the choral and vocal arts.

Let Your Voice Be Heard

SING WITH US. Current UNLV students can enroll in University Chorale for credit or can join the chorus through the UNLV Involvement Center if they don’t have credit space in their schedules. Students who are interested in UNLV Singers, Chamber Consort, or Scarlet Tones can contact choir@unlv.edu to schedule an audition. Auditions are held at the very beginning of each semester.

AUDITION FOR A SCHOLARSHIP. High school students, current students switching majors, and transfer students can audition for a voice scholarship during one of the School of Music’s three scholarship audition days. You can learn more at unlv.edu/music/auditions.

SHADOW A STUDENT. High school juniors and seniors can schedule a day-long shadow of a choir student, attending classes, lessons, and rehearsals to experience a day in the life of a UNLV music student. Email choir@unlv.edu to set one up!

SUPPORT. Would you like to support the future of choral music artistry and education in Las Vegas? We want to hear from you. Call 702-895-3183 to start the process.

David B. Weiller Scholarship for Choral Music. A scholarship fund to make the tuition cost of enrolling in a UNLV choral ensemble free for any and all students wishing to sing!

Jocelyn K. Jensen Fund for Choral Music Education. Established in 2015, this fund honors Dr. Jensen’s role as artistic director and conductor of the Las Vegas Master Singers from 2002-2015 and her contributions as an inspirational arts educator in Las Vegas for 60 years. Awards are made annually in support of secondary choral music programs and teachers in the Clark County School District, as well as vocal music education students at UNLV.

Susan L. Johnson Scholarship for Choral Studies. Named for Las Vegas Master Singers founding artistic director (1993-2004) Susan L. Johnson, this scholarship is awarded to deserving undergraduate students who audition for, and are placed in UNLV's top undergraduate choral ensemble.