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USC Thornton University Chorus

University Chorus is USC’s large, non-auditioned choir that offers singers from a broad range of musical experience an opportunity to perform a diverse repertoire of choral music.

About

University Chorus features a wide variety of backgrounds and experience levels that welcome undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff alike.

The repertoire often includes choral “classics” such as excerpts from choral-orchestral masterworks. However, the chorus is not limited by any particular time period or style when choosing repertoire. It presents a diversity of music that features both historical and contemporary selections of varying lengths and difficulties.

Ensemble Information

University Chorus membership ranges from 50-100 singers from year to year. The ensemble is advised by faculty member Dr. Cristian Grases and conducted by a team of graduate students.

Dr. Cristian Grases conducting in concert attire.

Leadership

Choral Music Department Chair Cristian Grases is a noted conductor, clinician, and teacher.

A teaching assistant leads the choir.

Teaching Assistants

The following graduate teaching assistants are currently aiding choral ensembles at USC Thornton.

ROSTER

Han-Ah Park, Chamber Singers

Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield, Concert Choir

Phoebe Rosquist, Gospel Choir

Kayla Kim, Oriana Choir

Tyler Berg, University Chorus

Two choristers talk on a brick path

Academic Details

University Chorus is offered at USC Thornton through the Choral Music program.

Ensemble Performances

University Chorus typically performs one solo concert every fall and spring semester, in addition to joining the entire choral department at the annual Winter Gala.

Two USC Thornton choral students conversing outdoors.

Stay Connected

Contact the Choral Music department by emailing uschoral@usc.edu.

Visit our season’s calendar of events for upcoming performances at the School of Music, including University Chorus, or join us on social media for @USCThornton content.