Choirs
Chamber Singers
The Nazareth Chamber Singers (ENS*084/584) is the premiere mixed-voice ensemble from Nazareth University in Rochester, NY. Comprised of both music majors and non-music majors, the Singers perform an array of music from Medieval to Modern, highlighting a broad and diverse spectrum of choral artistry. The Chamber Singers have a history of accolades and achievements through commissioned premieres, domestic and international travel, and competitive honors. Recent highlights include partnerships with composers, Moira Smiley and Adolphus Hailstork, recognitions by The American Prize, and a performance tour of Łańcut and Kraków, Poland. The Chamber Singers have also accepted invitations to collaborate with the Penfield Symphony Orchestra, and perform for the NYSSMA State Music Educators’ Conference (2023) and the Eastern Division Conference of the National Association for Music Education (2025).
Open to all majors across campus, the choir performs multiple times per semester. Audition &/or instructor-permission required.
*All music majors satisfying the Major Ensemble requirement must audition for Chamber Singers and Treble Choir
Rehearsals: Mon/Wed 4-5:30pm; Fri 4-5pm
Dr. Eric Rubinstein,
Director of Choral Activities
585-389-2693
Treble Choir
The Nazareth Treble Choir (ENS*096/596) is a select ensemble of treble/SSAA voices comprised of music majors and non-music majors. The choir performs multiple times per semester and is dedicated to performing the finest literature written exclusively for soprano and alto voices. Treble Choir has also served as ambassadors of the college for several community and co-curricular events including various services and celebrations on-campus, collaborations with Binghamton University and the Eastman School of Music, and a performance tour of Poland.
Open to all majors across campus, the choir performs multiple times per semester. Audition &/or instructor-permission required.
*All music majors satisfying the Major Ensemble requirement must audition for Chamber Singers and Treble Choir
Rehearsals: Tues/Thurs 4-5:30pm; Fri 4-5pm
Dr. Eric Rubinstein,
Director of Choral Activities
585-389-2693
Chorale
Chorale (ENS 097/597) is an un-auditioned ensemble open to all majors across campus, and welcomes members from the greater Nazareth and Rochester communities who are interested in singing. Chorale performs works for mixed/SATB voices, and presents one concert per semester. No audition required. All are welcome!
Rehearsals: Mon 7-9pm
Sarah Staebell, Director of Chorale
sstaebe9@naz.edu
