Choral Ensembles

• Carleton Choir (MUSC 185.01: Bella Cantemus and MUSC 185.02: Men's Chorus), the cornerstone of the choral program, is a select mixed chorus of Carleton students. Each term, the ensemble presents a concert of short and extended works from the large bodies of classical, ethnic and cultural repertories, including works for mixed, women's voices (Bella Cantemus) and men's voices (Men's Chorus). Concerts are sometimes repeated off campus. Students must have good vocal skills, basic sight reading ability, and a high degree of interest in performing quality choral music. Placement is by audition. 1, S/CR/NC, AL
  
• Carleton Singers (MUSC 186) is a small (two-to-three on a part),highly select vocal ensemble dedicated to performing a cappella choral music of all periods and styles. The Singers collaborate and perform with the Carleton Choir. Membership is offered to students who demonstrate exceptional vocal and musical skills. The need to balance all parts (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) dictates the size of the ensemble. With few exceptions, membership is for the full year. Admission is by competitive audition. 1, S/CR/NC, AL 
• Carleton College Community Choir is open to students, faculty, staff, and townspeople. The ensemble performs major choral-orchestral works once or twice each year. (Offered Spring 2010)

Small Vocal Ensembles

• Pro Musica Singers (MUSC 195.01) is a small (one on a part) vocal ensemble that performs Medieval and Renaissance works. The ensemble performs mini-concerts on campus and may also appear on choral concerts. Students must have strong vocal skills and sight reading ability, and a high degree of interest in early music. Placement is by audition. Concurrent enrollment in the Carleton Choir is highly recommended, though not required. 1, S/CR/NC, AL (Not offered 2009-2010)
• Jubilee Singers (MUSC 195.02) expands on the famed Fisk Jubilee Singers model, and performs traditional African-American spirituals and gospel music a cappella. The ensemble performs on campus and in the Northfield community during winter term, often appearing at MLK and Black History Month events. Students must have strong vocal skills, a good ear, basic sight reading ability, and a high degree of interest in Black sacred music traditions. Placement is by audition. Concurrent enrollment in the Carleton Choir is highly recommended, though not required. 1, S/CR/NC, AL (Offered Winter 2010, based on student interest)
• Vocal Jazz Ensemble (MUSC 195.03) performs works from the jazz and pop idioms. A jazz rhythm section, when available, may accompany the mixed vocal ensemble. Vocalists should possess strong vocal skills, good sight reading ability, and a high degree of interest in jazz and pop music. Placement is by audition. Concurrent enrollment in the Carlton Choir is highly recommended, though not required. 1, S/CR/NC, AL (Not offered 2009-2010)
• Musical Theater Workshop is designed to familiarize advanced level students with musical theater repertoire, and to help them become comfortable with solo and ensemble singing onstage. (Not offered 2009-2010)
• Opera Workshop is designed to familiarize advanced level students with operatic repertoire, and to help them become comfortable with solo and ensemble singing onstage. (Not offered 2009-2010)
• Barbershop Quartet (Not offered 2009-2010)

Non-departmental, student-run vocal groups are listed on the Carleton Student Association's Student Organizations web page.