There are two choruses at UC Davis, the smaller Chamber Singers
(12+ singers) and the larger University Chorus (60+ singers), as
well as the ensemble Schola Cantorum.
University Chorus
The University Chorus of UC Davis is a
60-person SATB ensemble that has a long history of performing a
variety of repertoire in the Mondavi Center. They often partner
with the Symphony Orchestra for major choral-orchestral works.
The University Chorus meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:10–6:00 pm
in Room 115, Music Building, with dress rehearsals to be
announced. Pick an audition
time.
MUS 144. University Chorus (2 units)
Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers of UC Davis is an elite
treble chorus with 24 members that specializes in sophisticated
repertoire for women’s voices.
The Chamber Singers meets Monday and Wednesdays, 4:10–6:00 pm in
Room 115, Music Building, with dress rehearsals to be
announced. Pick an audition
time.
MUS 142. Chamber Singers (2 units)
Schola Cantorum
Schola Cantorum is an 8-12 member SATB ensemble
that specializes in repertoire before 1750 and after 1950. This
ensemble focuses on historically informed performance techniques
as well as premieres of music being written today.
D.M.A. Choral Conducting from Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music
Conductor and baritone Caleb Lewis is
Lecturer in Music and Director of Choirs at UC Davis. He has
degrees in choral music from Furman University in Greenville,
South Carolina, and Emory University, in Atlanta. Recently, he
completed coursework for his Doctor of Music degree in Choral
Conducting from Indiana University’s Jacobs School of Music.
Caleb has also studied as a classical singer throughout his
musical education (including a doctoral minor in voice).
