This ensemble is open to all students. This ensemble enjoys a growing international reputation for jazz and choral singing. Vocal jazz forms the base of their repertoire, and is augmented by Renaissance part-songs, 19th and 20th Century compositions, and arrangements of contemporary music. VoicesIowa, directed by Phil Mattson, was recently honored by Down Beat Magazine as Vocal Jazz Group of the year. Their CD Recordings and Video are available through the School for Music Vocations.
Membership is open to all students.
Directed by Jason Smith, Audio Radiance performs on run-out concerts, records in the studio each year, and tours in the spring. Audio Radiance performed for the International Association of Jazz Educators Convention in January 1996. Audio Radiance has recorded two CDs, Fragile and Audio Radiance for the Radio Audience. Their CD Recordings are available through the School for Music Vocations. A 7 to 9 member vocal ensemble focusing primarily on vocal jazz literature.