The Department of Music prepares individuals for careers in music and music education, and gives all students the opportunity to develop musical skills and cultural understanding. These groups have outstanding reputations and have represented SWT and the State of Texas nationally and internationally. The SWT Depa rtment of Music offers many opportunities for students to continue their interest and participation in music. All students, regardless of major, are invited and encouraged to participate in these organizations. The University Chorale, Chamber Singers, Women's Choir, Men's Choir, Gospel Expressions and SWT Opera Workshops.
All choirs are open to all interested students regardless of major.
Membership in the University Chorale, Women's Choir, Chamber Singers and the SWT Opera Workshop requires an audition with the director, while Gospel Expressions requires no audition. The Opera Workshop mounts its major production in January, with past productions including ALittle Night Music, Gianni Schicchi, The Face on the Barroom Floor, and The Merry Widow. The Department of Theatre also presents a musical each year. Auditions for all productions are open to the entire student body. The Opera Workshop also presents programs of scenes from opera and musical theater each semester, and frequently performs off-campus for civic organizations, schools and festivals.