The University Chorale is the primary choir of the university. Membership is open to all students, regardless of major field of study, with approval of the director. The chorale rehearses four times a week and presents two major concerts each semester. The repertoire of the chorale is diverse, encompassing all periods and styles of choral music. The University Singers is a select mixed chamber choir voices specializing in repertoire for the small ensemble.
Membership is by audition only.
The Singers rehearse twice a week and participate in all major choral concerts. The Singers represent the university at a variety of civic and college functions and tour to area high schools to share the story of Northwestern with prospective students. The Opera Theater Workshop is a laboratory performance ensemble dedicated to exploring and performing literature for the musical stage. The workshop investigates all aspects of opera and musical theater, from scene design to stage movement. Membership is by audition only and students must also be enrolled in applied vocal instruction.