Thank you for visiting the University of Wyoming Vocal Arts Area website. We hope you'll take a look at the information regarding our oustanding faculty, scholarships, auditions, course offerings, and facilities.
Vocal Arts Area Coordinator
The voice faculty at the University of Wyoming hold the teacher-student relationship in the highest regard. They desire to guide students to develop their voices in a manner that demonstrates sound vocal pedagogy, sets high standards for the outcome of performance, and promotes the development of healthy technique and good practice habits.
Students will learn to use their voices in service of a great artistic tradition, toward promotion of community, and as a vehicle for expression and communication. In the classroom, students will glean knowledge and develop through choral and soloistic opportunities. Student colleagues will be supportive of each other in their vocal pursuits, recognizing that each instrument and experience is unique. Healthy competition through state and regional competitions will help measure their talents and expose them to their peers within the region.
Students who pursue a vocal education at UW will receive performance opportunities through studio classes, joint and solo recitals, convocation performances, and choral ensembles. Additionally, students will enjoy exposure to established vocal talent in the form of master teachers and internationally recognized performers brought to campus for recitals and master classes.
Support is available for Vocal Arts students through ample scholarship opportunities. Priority
for vocal scholarships is given to students who declare a music major. Exceptions
are given to non-majors who display exceptional talent or if there is an ensemble
need. Scholarship awards may be up to full tuition and lesson fees.
Scholarship recipients are expected to perform in two designated music department
ensembles every semester, and must enroll in private vocal instruction.
For your audition, you must perform two pieces from memory; both may be in English.
Please choose a repertoire that displays your current abilities. Sight singing, ear
training, rhythm, and musicianship skills will also be assessed at the conclusion
of the audition.
An accompanist will be provided for the audition. Once an audition date and time have
been assigned, you will be contacted regarding a rehearsal time with your accompanist.
In lieu of a live audition, a high-quality CD, DVD or a secure, web-based recording
may be submitted for consideration (video is preferred).
Check out our fantastic learning, rehearsal, and performance spaces in the Buchanan Center for the Performing Arts. From our 600-seat Concert Hall to our more intimate 100-seat Recital Hall, our facilities support student learning and host an array of student performances each semester.
