The Brown University Chorus, approximately 60 dedicated singers drawn from all concentrations within the University, is one of the oldest groups on campus. They sing repertoire ranging from early music to contemporary works and from a cappella to music supported by an orchestra.

On Tour

Tour has always been an important part of the Brown Chorus. The ensemble has visited 5 continents including trips to Russia & Finland, Argentina, the Czech Republic & Austria, Cuba, Ireland, Croatia, and Mallorca. Touring is always an extraordinary experience for chorus members. It allows us to perform regularly for new and diverse audiences, develop friendships with members of other performing groups and also enormously strengthens the sense of community within the Chorus.

In 1979, the Chorus was the first American collegiate performing group to tour China, while in 1976 the group spent one month in India at the invitation of the Indian Government, presenting concerts for Prime Minister Indira Ghandi and Mother Teresa.

1. The audition consists of singing simple scales and warm-ups and a prepared song, aria, or ditty of your choosing (a Christmas carol, patriotic song, hymn, madrigal --anything you know well). An accompanist will be provided.
2. Ear-training: repeating simple melodies, intervals and a brief excerpt for sight-singing.
3. Voice size, tone, vowel clarity, pitch and general musicianship will be considered! Enthusiasm and confidence help too. Preference is given to those with prior choral or vocal experience.  Bring a brief resume of your vocal and/choral experience
4. Returning singers are required to re-audition each year.

• Mondays & Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Steinert Rm. 105
• Sectionals twice a month, 8:30-9:00 p.m. Steinert Rm. 105