Chamber Singers is an advanced ensemble which performs choral works of all periods and styles. Contemporary music occupies an important place in each year s choral programs. Student soloists and conductors are given regular opportunities to appear with the college s choral ensembles. This activity is a workshop-like class that prepares students for the stage. A student progresses from minor to major roles in such various fields of staged musical works as opera, operetta, and musicals.
Courses are open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Various large and small jazz ensembles are organized to provide valuable performing experience, for instrumentalists and vocalists. This leading professional organization for music educators was founded in 1907. It has student chapters in more than 350 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. The Roosevelt University chapter was organized in 1951. All music education majors are counseled to become members of this professional organization.