The 2007-2008 concert season will feature three varied and colorful programs, including a Holiday Carol Concert, the magnificent Brahms Requiem, and a concert of 'Americana' featuring works by Aaron Copland, Stephen Foster, Morten Lauridsen's Lux Aeterna, and David Conte's Elegy for Matthew, a tribute to the life of Matthew Shepard (1976-1998)
The University Chorus has approximately
125 members—comprised of students and faculty
of the University of California at Davis and members of the
community at large—and presents concerts of both a cappella
and accompanied works of considerable variety ranging from
the Baroque to the 21st century. Twice each academic year,
it joins with the UC
Davis Symphony Orchestra to perform large-scale works,
often including guest vocal soloists. A list of recently performed
works can be found by clicking on the link in the left column.
Performances are held on the Davis campus in Jackson Hall of
the Mondavi Center. Jeffrey Thomas is
the conductor.
The Chamber Singers are a select group of 20 to 32 singers. Their repertoire focuses on Baroque, Classical, and contemporary repertoire,
often performing with guest instrumentalists. Accompanied
by period instruments when appropriate, the Chamber
Singers have collaborated with the UC Davis Baroque Ensemble,
and with members of the American
Bach Soloists.
The Alumni Chorus was founded in 2002 by Jeffrey Thomas in order to extend an invitation to alumni of the UC Davis choral programs to join the University Chorus and Chamber Singers in their inaugural performance in the Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts. Over the last few years, the Alumni Chorus has evolved into an integral part of the concert seasons of the Department of Music. Works performed in recent years include Verdi's Requiem, Mahler's Second Symphony, and Orff's Carmina Burana. Meeting over the course of one long weekend per year, the reunions have brought joy to the participants, and have served as a means for some to reconnect with previous friends and professors. The next Alumni Chorus Reunion dates have been set. Click here for information.
Click on the links above for
information about How to Join,
our Concerts, Alumni
Activities, the Chorus Registry (for
past and present members), and additional information.
