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W&M Choral Ensembles

Barksdale Treble Chorus
Botetourt Chamber Singers
Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir
William & Mary Choir

Fall 2025 Choral Auditions

Auditions for the 2025–2026 academic year are tentatively scheduled for Sunday, August 24 – Tuesday, August 26, 2025. One audition allows you to be considered for all four choral ensembles. The ten minute audition consists of vocalises, pitch-matching, ear-training and sight-reading. You may bring a prepared piece if you wish. Check this page again in early August for more details on how to sign up for an audition time.


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Barksdale Treble Chorus (SSA)

“I Have Come to Bury Love” by Remel Derrick
Candlelight Concert
Bruton Parish Episcopal Church

The Barksdale Treble Chorus celebrated 100 years of treble music making on the W&M campus in 2023–24. Barksdale is an ensemble of about fifty-five singers who perform music for treble chorus (SSA).

Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3:30PM – 5:25PM

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Botetourt Chamber Singers (SATB)

“More Waters Rising” by Saro Lynch-Thomason arr. Saunder Choi
Botetourt Chamber Singers Spring Concert April 2022
The Great Hall of the Wren Building

The Botetourt Chamber Singers is a select SATB vocal ensemble of around 20 students who perform music for chamber ensembles.

Rehearsals
Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30PM – 7:00PM
Wednesdays 5:30PM – 6:30PM

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Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir (SATB & Instruments)

Ebony Expressions Fall Concert
November 15, 2024
Music Arts Center Concert Hall

The Ebony Expressions Gospel Choir is an SATB ensemble of about 25 students that performs a variety of music from the African American tradition.

Rehearsals
New Rehearsal Time beginning Fall 2025:
Mondays 7:00PM – 8:30PM

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William & Mary Choir (SATB)

Spring 2025 Tour “Home” Concert
February 28, 2025
Music Arts Center Concert Hall

The W&M Choir is an SATB ensemble of about 50 singers. They sing a wide range of music, perform at many W&M ceremonial events, and embark on a five-day regional tour each spring.

Rehearsals
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
3:30PM – 5:20PM

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