Many of our ensemble members receive Choral Performance Scholarships based on their audition and continued performance in the choirs. If you would like to audition to become a part of the tradition of the choral program at SAU, the links in the sidebar will provide the necessary information.
SAU Choral Auditions
Register for an audition online. Please select an audition time in which you are available. Auditions will be held in Brinson Fine Arts 210 and will last seven minutes. During this time you will be evaluated on quality of voice, vocal range, tonal recall, and sight-reading. You do not need to prepare a solo for this audition.
If you have any other questions, please email Dr. Nelson at justinnelson@saumag. Music major and non-music majors are encouraged to audition. I look forward to hearing you sing! Location: Brinson Fine Arts 210
Ensembles
Heritage Singers
- mixed ensemble of 30-40 singers
- auditions are open to ALL singers, regardless of major
- wide variety of choral literature
Chamber Singers
- mixed ensemble of 18-24 singers
- advanced music-reading skills
- auditions are open to ALL singers, regardless of major
- chant through contemporary jazz
Recent Performances
2024
All tracks recorded March 2024.
- Tracks 1 and 2 are Performed by the SAU Heritage Singers
- Tracks 3-8 are the Mass in G by Franz Schubert, performed by the SAU Chamber Singers, Southwest Arkansas Chamber Singers, and soloists: Grace Walker, Jenna Tucker, Dave Ekstrum, William L. Higgins
- Justin Nelson, conductor
- Michael Womack, organ
2023
“I am not yours” – David Childs – Published by Santa Barbara Music Press, performed April 2023. Used by permission of Santa Barbara Music Publishing, Inc. License #3071
“Sicut Cervus”– Palestrina – Chamber Singers Public Domain, performed April 2023
“Praise His Holy Name” – Keith Hampton – Chamber Singers – Published by earthsongs, Performed April 2023
“O Holy Night”
