University of Memphis Honor Choir
January 25-26, 2024
The University of Memphis Rudi E. Scheidt Choral Area is excited to welcome singers and conductor-teachers for our 2024 Honor Choir.
This two-day Honor Choir event includes rehearsals and performances of the Honor Choir and a special performance by the University of Memphis University Singers. During the event, participants can work with an exceptional guest conductor, our own Choral Faculty, and choral conducting graduate students. We encourage choral directors to select their finest musicians for this exciting experience.
- NEW TOTAL REGISTRATION: Each school can bring 12 of their best singers (3 per part).
- Selected students should have the following qualities:
- exemplary rehearsal behavior
- excellent musicianship skills (sight-reading)
- good vocal technique
- choral singing experience
- possess a desire to continue singing in college
- If directors wish to bring more students or an unbalanced group, please send a request
to Karen Zeferino
- Selected students should have the following qualities:
- NO PREPARATION NEEDED: Music does not need to be taught ahead of time.
- MUSIC INCLUDED: The cost is included in the singers’ registration fee.
- UPDATED SINGER TRACK SCHEDULE: View the updated schedule.
- CONDUCTOR TRACK: For all attending teachers who bring at least eight singers. View the updated schedule.
Professional development credit is approved for Memphis Shelby County Schools teachers!
- HONOR CHOIR SOCIAL: Pizza and drinks are provided by the UofM Choral Program.
Honor Choir Conductors
Dr. Kristina Caswell MacMullen
Kristina Caswell MacMullen, D.M.A. is the assistant professor of conducting and assistant director of Choral Activities at The Ohio State University.
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Dr. Francis Cathlina
Francis Cathlina, D.M.A., is a Vietnamese-American conductor-teacher whose work lies at the intersection of choral music and narrative.
Read More >Nomination & Fees
Students best suited for the Honor Choir possess the following qualities in this order:
- Exemplary rehearsal behavior
- Excellent musicianship skills (sight-reading)
- Good vocal technique
- Choral singing experience.
If possible, priority should be given to students who desire to continue singing in college.
Each school should aim to bring a balanced octet of singers (2 per part—SSAATTBB). If you need to bring a group not balanced with voice parts or wish to bring additional students, please send a request to Karen Zeferino
The participation fee is $60 per singer and includes:
- Honor Choir music
- Honor Choir t-shirt
- Honor Choir Social
Schedules
Singer Track
Singer Track - January 25
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:45 AM | Check-in at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center lobby and move to Plough Performance Hall stage |
| 9:45 -10:05 AM | Warm-up with Dr. Cathlina |
| 10:05 -10:15 AM | Transition to Sectionals |
| 10:15 AM - 1:00 PM | Sectionals |
| UofM School of Music Auditions - pre-registration required | |
| 1:00-1:55 PM | Honor Choir Social - lunch provided |
| Break | |
| 2:00 - 5:15 PM | Full rehearsal with Dr. MacMullen and Dr. Cathlina |
| UofM School of Music Auditions - pre-registration required | |
| 5:15 - 5:45 PM | Masterclass with UofM Voice Professor |
| 5:45 PM | Dismissal |
Singer Track - January 26
All students should arrive in their Honor Choir concert attire (Honor Choir t-shirt + blue jeans)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 10:05 AM | Sectionals with Dr. MacMullen and Dr. Cathlina |
| 10:05 - 10:15 AM | Transition to Sectionals |
| 10:15 - 11:30 AM | Full Rehearsal |
| 11:30 - 11:45 AM | Logistics Rehearsal |
| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | Full Rehearsal |
| 12:30 - 1:45 PM | Lunch Break on Campus |
| 1:45 - 3:15 PM | Final full rehearsal with Dr. MacMullen |
| 3:15 - 3:25 PM | Break |
| 3:30 PM | Honor Choir Concert featuring the UofM University Singers |
Conductor Track
Conductor Track - January 25
Open to all educators who register their singers for the annual UoM Honor Choir.
Professional development credit approved for Memphis Shelby County Schools educators!
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 9:45 AM | Check-in at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center lobby and move to Plough Performance Hall stage |
| 9:45 - 10:10 AM | Coffe Break + Networking |
| 10:15 - 11:10 AM | Session 1 with Dr. Kristina MacMullen, director of choral activities, Baylor University |
| 11:15 AM - 12:10 PM | Session 2 with Dr. Ryan Fisher, interim dean of the College of Communication and Fine Arts, University of Memphis |
| 12:15 - 1:00 PM | OPTIONS:
|
| 1:00 - 1:55 PM | Honor Choir Social - pizza lunch provided |
| 1:55 - 2:25 PM | Observe Mazi - Soprano/ Alto Choir rehearsal
|
| 2:30 - 3:25 PM | Session 3 with Dr. Kristina MacMullen |
| 3:30 - 3:40 PM | Break |
| 3:40 - 5:30 PM | Participate in Conductor’s Chorus, graduate practicum choir |
| 5:30 - 5:45 PM | Break |
| 5:45 PM | Dismissal |
Conductor Track - January 26
All students should arrive in their Honor Choir concert attire (Honor Choir t-shirt + blue jeans)
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 - 10:05 AM | Sign-up for Conducting Masterclass with Choral Graduate Assistants
|
| 10:05 - 10:15 AM | Break and transition |
| 10:15 - 11:10 AM | Session 4 with Dr. Emily Frizzell, Assistant Professor of Music Education, University of Memphis |
| 11:10 - 11:30 AM | Break |
| 11:30 AM - 12:25 PM | Session 5: Conducting Masterclass with Dr. Francis Cathlina, Director of Choral Activities, University of Memphis |
| 12:30 - 1:45 PM | Lunch break on campus |
| 1:45 - 3:15 PM | Options:
|
| 3:15 - 3:25 PM | Break and guide students to seats by 3:25 pm |
| 3:30 PM | Honor Choir Concert featuring the UofM University Singers |