About the Ensemble

Ball State’s show choir, University Singers, is an ensemble composed of singers, dancers, instrumentalists, sound technicians, and wardrobe technicians.  This touring ensemble, Indiana’s Official Goodwill Ambassadors, performs multiple times per year throughout the state and nation.  The culmination of the season ends with the “Spectacular” performance in Emens Auditorium on Ball State’s Campus. 

The ensemble is open to all majors and students can earn up to 3 credit hours.

Rehearsals

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Times

  • Mondays, 4-6 p.m.
  • Tuesdays, 6-9 p.m.
  • Thursdays, 7-9 p.m.
  • Occasional Sundays 1-6 p.m.

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Location

Hargreaves Music Building (MU), room 123

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Course Numbers

  • MUSC 370 (1 credit)
  • MUSC 150, section 1A (0 credit)

Conductor

Jodi Cotton-Street
director of University Singers

Join the Ensemble

Application Requirements

You must:

  • Complete the online application
  • Bring the following
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • A headshot
    • Your resume
    • Your music in a 3-ring binder

Audition Requirements

Instrumentalists

  • Pianist, rhythm section, brass, woodwind and synthesizer players are needed.
  • Prepare two short selections of varying styles.
  • Be prepared to sight read.
  • Rhythm section must be prepared to improvise.

Singers/Dancers

  • Memorize two short vocal selections of contrasting styles (one up-tempo and one ballad).
  • Bring vocal music in your own key with marked cuts.
  • Accompanists will be provided for all auditions (unaccompanied auditions or ones with a pre-recorded track will not be accepted).
  • Bring dance attire; everyone will be taught at least one dance combination.

Sound Technicians/Costumers

  • Interview will be conducted at the audition.
  • Prepare a current one-page resume listing experience in your field.

Audition Dates

  • April 25, 2025, 6-9 p.m.
  • April 26, 2025, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
  • April 27, 2025, 1-6 p.m.     

Audition Location

Hargreaves Music Building (MU), room 123

Graduate Program in Conducting

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Graduate study in choral conducting is available at the masters and doctoral levels. With abundant podium time leading our choral ensembles, our curriculum balances practical experiences with rigorous training in music history, analysis, and performance skills. Graduate students work closely with faculty to prepare for careers as professional musicians. For more information, please contact Andrew Crow.