ENSEMBLES
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.
Leadership
Choral Music Department Chair Cristian Grases is a noted conductor, clinician, and teacher.
Teaching Assistants
The following graduate teaching assistants are currently aiding choral ensembles at USC Thornton.
ROSTER
Kayla Kim, Chamber Singers
Christopher Arceo, Concert Choir
Connie Tu, Oriana Choir
Marcus Desir, University Chorus
Michael Balerite, Gospel Choir
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.
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.