Choral Ensembles
Join the choirs at BYU–Idaho! With seven official ensembles, there is a place for every singer—whether you are an experienced vocalist or simply love to sing. From non-auditioned groups to highly selective ensembles, BYU–Idaho choirs provide meaningful opportunities to develop your voice, build friendships, and participate in inspiring musical experiences. Each ensemble is committed to artistic excellence, personal growth, and sharing music that uplifts and connects both performers and audiences.
BYU–Idaho choirs perform regularly with world-renowned guest artists, including The King's Singers, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Frederica von Stade, Adassa, and Jeremy Jordan. BYU-I ensembles have been featured on Music and the Spoken Word, as well as performing at the General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. BYU-Idaho choirs tour periodically throughout the United States and have appeared at American Choral Directors Association conferences. Auditions for the select ensembles are held 2–3 days before classes begin
each semester. All interested singers are encouraged to participate.
BYU-Idaho choral ensembles include the following. Offerings vary by semester. See the audition spreadsheet link for more information.
Collegiate Singers (MUS 319)
Vocal Union (MUS 318)
Concert Choir (MUS 314)
Bella Voce (MUS 316)
Men’s Chorus (MUS 315)
Women’s Chorus (MUS 313)
University Choir (MUS 312)
Collegiate Singers
Vocal Union
Concert Choir
Bella Voce
Men's Chorus
Women's Chorus
University Choir
Collegiate Singers (Advanced)
MUS 319 (Auditioned)
Collegiate Singers is an advanced, auditioned chamber touring choir at BYU–Idaho. Comprised of approximately 40–50 of the university’s most advanced singers, the ensemble is dedicated to achieving the highest level of artistic excellence. Collegiate Singers performs a wide range of challenging choral repertoire, offering both performers and audiences deeply meaningful and transformative musical experiences.
Membership is by audition or instructor permission and is intended for singers with strong vocal ability, advanced sight-singing, and well-developed aural skills. Rehearsals emphasize precision, musical sensitivity, and expressive communication, allowing singers to refine their artistry in a focused, collaborative setting. Through its performances, Collegiate Singers seeks to inspire, uplift, and represent the highest standard of choral music-making at BYU–Idaho.
Collegiate Singers is an advanced, auditioned chamber touring choir at BYU–Idaho. Comprised of approximately 40–50 of the university’s most advanced singers, the ensemble is dedicated to achieving the highest level of artistic excellence. Collegiate Singers performs a wide range of challenging choral repertoire, offering both performers and audiences deeply meaningful and transformative musical experiences.
Membership is by audition or instructor permission and is intended for singers with strong vocal ability, advanced sight-singing, and well-developed aural skills. Rehearsals emphasize precision, musical sensitivity, and expressive communication, allowing singers to refine their artistry in a focused, collaborative setting. Through its performances, Collegiate Singers seeks to inspire, uplift, and represent the highest standard of choral music-making at BYU–Idaho.
I Hear Music in the Air - Collegiate Singers - BYU Idaho Department of Music
Vocal Union (Advanced, Jazz)
MUS 318 (Auditioned)
Vocal Union is an advanced, auditioned 12-15 voice mixed ensemble. Specializing in contemporary a cappella and vocal jazz, the group performs high-energy, engaging repertoire that highlights tight harmonies, intricate rhythms, and dynamic stage presence. Vocal Union regularly performs both on and off campus and has toured Canada, the United States, and Latin America, representing BYU–Idaho in a variety of professional and community settings.
Designed for advanced singers, the ensemble provides intensive training in musicianship, ensemble precision, and performance techniques, including microphone use and stage presence. Members gain valuable experience performing complex contemporary styles while collaborating closely in a small ensemble setting. Vocal Union seeks to deliver quality entertainment while fostering musical excellence, creativity, and meaningful connection with audiences. Concurrent enrollment in private voice lessons is strongly recommended.
Vocal Union is an advanced, auditioned 12-15 voice mixed ensemble. Specializing in contemporary a cappella and vocal jazz, the group performs high-energy, engaging repertoire that highlights tight harmonies, intricate rhythms, and dynamic stage presence. Vocal Union regularly performs both on and off campus and has toured Canada, the United States, and Latin America, representing BYU–Idaho in a variety of professional and community settings.
Designed for advanced singers, the ensemble provides intensive training in musicianship, ensemble precision, and performance techniques, including microphone use and stage presence. Members gain valuable experience performing complex contemporary styles while collaborating closely in a small ensemble setting. Vocal Union seeks to deliver quality entertainment while fostering musical excellence, creativity, and meaningful connection with audiences. Concurrent enrollment in private voice lessons is strongly recommended.
Concert Choir (Intermediate-Advanced)
MUS 314 (Auditioned)
Concert Choir is BYU–Idaho’s larger advanced mixed choral ensemble. This select auditioned choir brings together more than 70 advanced singers who share a commitment to musical excellence and expressive performance. The ensemble performs a variety of repertoire including choral masterworks from both the orchestral and a cappella traditions. In this ensemble, students may engage deeply with significant choral literature while developing refined ensemble and vocal skills.
Membership in Concert Choir requires a successful audition and a significant musical foundation, including prior choral experience, stable vocal production, sight-reading ability, and the capacity to learn music quickly and hold a part independently. Rehearsals emphasize vocal production and resonance, stylistic faithfulness, cooperative ensemble blend, and heart-felt expression. The ensemble spends significant focus on sharing vocal learning and growth in the context of meaningful music; and members delight in performing to the glory of God and the inspiration of their audiences. Concurrent enrollment in private voice lessons for the sake of vocal development is always appreciated and encouraged.
Concert Choir is BYU–Idaho’s larger advanced mixed choral ensemble. This select auditioned choir brings together more than 70 advanced singers who share a commitment to musical excellence and expressive performance. The ensemble performs a variety of repertoire including choral masterworks from both the orchestral and a cappella traditions. In this ensemble, students may engage deeply with significant choral literature while developing refined ensemble and vocal skills.
Membership in Concert Choir requires a successful audition and a significant musical foundation, including prior choral experience, stable vocal production, sight-reading ability, and the capacity to learn music quickly and hold a part independently. Rehearsals emphasize vocal production and resonance, stylistic faithfulness, cooperative ensemble blend, and heart-felt expression. The ensemble spends significant focus on sharing vocal learning and growth in the context of meaningful music; and members delight in performing to the glory of God and the inspiration of their audiences. Concurrent enrollment in private voice lessons for the sake of vocal development is always appreciated and encouraged.
Bella Voce (Intermediate)
MUS 316 (Auditioned)
Bella Voce is an intermediate, auditioned women’s choir at BYU–Idaho. The ensemble brings together dedicated female singers who seek to grow musically while experiencing the joy of expressive choral performance. Bella Voce performs a diverse repertoire that includes sacred hymns, spirituals, classical choral works, traditional folk music, and select popular styles, giving students the opportunity to explore a broad range of musical traditions while refining their vocal and ensemble skills.
In addition to performing as an independent ensemble, Bella Voce regularly collaborates with BYU-Idaho Men's Chorus for special combined performances. Through rehearsals and concerts, singers develop musicianship, vocal technique, and ensemble awareness while working together to create meaningful musical experiences. The ensemble’s goal is not only artistic growth, but also to build community and use music to uplift audiences while serving the university and the Lord.
Bella Voce is an intermediate, auditioned women’s choir at BYU–Idaho. The ensemble brings together dedicated female singers who seek to grow musically while experiencing the joy of expressive choral performance. Bella Voce performs a diverse repertoire that includes sacred hymns, spirituals, classical choral works, traditional folk music, and select popular styles, giving students the opportunity to explore a broad range of musical traditions while refining their vocal and ensemble skills.
In addition to performing as an independent ensemble, Bella Voce regularly collaborates with BYU-Idaho Men's Chorus for special combined performances. Through rehearsals and concerts, singers develop musicianship, vocal technique, and ensemble awareness while working together to create meaningful musical experiences. The ensemble’s goal is not only artistic growth, but also to build community and use music to uplift audiences while serving the university and the Lord.
Men's Chorus (Beginner-Intermediate)
MUS 315 (Voice Placement Required)
Men’s Chorus is a large all-male ensemble at BYU–Idaho. The choir brings together male singers from across campus to perform inspiring choral repertoire and to experience the energy and camaraderie of men singing together. The ensemble performs a wide range of music, including sacred hymns, spirituals, classical choral works, and other meaningful selections that help singers develop vocal strength, musicianship, and ensemble unity.
In addition to performing independently, Men’s Chorus regularly collaborates with other ensembles for combined performances each semester. Past seasons have also included special opportunities such as singing for sessions of General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through rehearsals and performances, the ensemble seeks to glorify God through uplifting music, strengthen friendships among its members, and share performances that inspire audiences and contribute to the musical and spiritual life of the university community.
Men’s Chorus is a large all-male ensemble at BYU–Idaho. The choir brings together male singers from across campus to perform inspiring choral repertoire and to experience the energy and camaraderie of men singing together. The ensemble performs a wide range of music, including sacred hymns, spirituals, classical choral works, and other meaningful selections that help singers develop vocal strength, musicianship, and ensemble unity.
In addition to performing independently, Men’s Chorus regularly collaborates with other ensembles for combined performances each semester. Past seasons have also included special opportunities such as singing for sessions of General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through rehearsals and performances, the ensemble seeks to glorify God through uplifting music, strengthen friendships among its members, and share performances that inspire audiences and contribute to the musical and spiritual life of the university community.
Women's Chorus (Beginner-Intermediate)
MUS 313 (Non-auditioned)
Women’s Chorus is a non-auditioned women’s ensemble at BYU–Idaho that provides an accessible and uplifting choral experience for singers of all backgrounds. The choir is directed by BYU–Idaho choral education students under faculty mentorship, offering future music educators valuable leadership and conducting experience while creating a supportive learning environment for all participants. Women’s Chorus performs a wide variety of repertoire, including sacred hymns, spirituals, classical choral works, traditional folk music, and select popular styles.
The ensemble focuses on building healthy vocal technique, developing ensemble skills, and cultivating confident, expressive singing. Through rehearsals and performances, singers learn important rehearsal and performance practices while working together to create meaningful musical experiences. Women’s Chorus seeks to glorify God through uplifting music, strengthen friendships among its members, and share joyful performances that inspire audiences and contribute to the musical and spiritual life of the university community.
Women’s Chorus is a non-auditioned women’s ensemble at BYU–Idaho that provides an accessible and uplifting choral experience for singers of all backgrounds. The choir is directed by BYU–Idaho choral education students under faculty mentorship, offering future music educators valuable leadership and conducting experience while creating a supportive learning environment for all participants. Women’s Chorus performs a wide variety of repertoire, including sacred hymns, spirituals, classical choral works, traditional folk music, and select popular styles.
The ensemble focuses on building healthy vocal technique, developing ensemble skills, and cultivating confident, expressive singing. Through rehearsals and performances, singers learn important rehearsal and performance practices while working together to create meaningful musical experiences. Women’s Chorus seeks to glorify God through uplifting music, strengthen friendships among its members, and share joyful performances that inspire audiences and contribute to the musical and spiritual life of the university community.
University Choir
MUS 312 (Non-auditioned)
University Choir is a non-auditioned mixed-voice ensemble at BYU–Idaho and open to students of all majors and experience levels. The choir provides a welcoming environment for singers who want to continue making music while developing their vocal and choral skills. University Choir performs a wide variety of repertoire representing many musical styles and traditions, allowing students to experience the joy of choral singing while building musicianship and ensemble awareness.
The ensemble performs regularly in campus concerts and devotionals, contributing to the musical and spiritual life of the university community. With no audition required, University Choir offers an accessible opportunity for students to sing, build friendships, and share uplifting music that strengthens testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ while fostering a lifelong love of choral music.
University Choir is a non-auditioned mixed-voice ensemble at BYU–Idaho and open to students of all majors and experience levels. The choir provides a welcoming environment for singers who want to continue making music while developing their vocal and choral skills. University Choir performs a wide variety of repertoire representing many musical styles and traditions, allowing students to experience the joy of choral singing while building musicianship and ensemble awareness.
The ensemble performs regularly in campus concerts and devotionals, contributing to the musical and spiritual life of the university community. With no audition required, University Choir offers an accessible opportunity for students to sing, build friendships, and share uplifting music that strengthens testimonies of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ while fostering a lifelong love of choral music.
