Academy Singers
The OSU Academy Singers provides young people from grades 1 through 12 the opportunity to sing quality choral music representing a variety of styles, eras, and cultures. Singers will expand their vocal development, enhance their musicianship skills, and experience a variety of traditional and contemporary repertoire appropriate for their age and vocal maturity.
About Us
The OSU Academy Singers program is dedicated to providing singers grades 1 through 12 quality music instruction in a choral setting. Repertoire includes a mixture of traditional, multicultural, and contemporary music designed to expand our students' musical horizons. Academy Singers is broken down into two age groups: our Primary Level for grades 1-6, led by Dr. Lívia de Moraes, and our Secondary Level for grades 7-12, led by Dr. Ben Kambs.
Primary Level
Group focus includes the development of beautiful tone along with music reading and performing skills through unison, 2- and 3-part treble singing (SA and SSA). Academy Singers Primary Level takes place on Wednesdays 5:00PM-6:00PM in the Greenwood School of Music, Room 101.
Secondary Level
Musicianship is further developed and students have the opportunity to engage in 4-part singing (SATB). Academy Singers Secondary Level takes place on Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:00 PM in the Greenwood School of Music, Room 319.
Academy Singers tuition is $100 per semester if selected individually. If taking vocal lessons, Academy Singers is automatically included in the tuition.
Important Dates
| Date & Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed. 9/10, 5 pm | Fall Semester begins! | GSM 101 & GSM 319 |
| Wed. 11/27 | No rehearsal - Thanksgiving Break | |
| Wed. 12/3, 5 pm | Final rehearsal | GSM 101 & GSM 319 |
| Sat. 12/6, Time TBD | End of Semester Concert | McKnight Center for the Performing Arts - Recital Hall |
| Date & Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Wed. 2/4, 5 pm | Spring Semester begins! | GSM 101 & GSM 319 |
| Wed. 3/18 | No rehearsal - Spring Break | |
| Wed. 4/29, 5 pm | Final rehearsal | GSM 101 & GSM 319 |
| Sat. 5/2, Time TBD | End of Semester Concert | McKnight Center for the Performing Arts - Recital Hall |
