Choral Ensembles

Alumni Choir and Reception with Larry Wyatt

Choir rehearsal - School of Music, Room 006
Friday, August 16, 7:00–9:00 p.m. and
Saturday, August 17, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Concert - School of Music Recital Hall
Saturday, August 17, 4:00 p.m.
Reception - Koger Center for the Arts
Saturday, August 17, 5:00–7:00 p.m.
$45 Register here.

Students perform year-round in musical styles ranging from Renaissance to recent compositions, to jazz or gospel in a variety of choral ensembles. Not only will you experience the thrill and joy of performing for audiences both on and off campus, you’ll meet others with similar interests and goals. The Choral Department and Opera at USC work closely together. Learn more about Opera at USC.

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Interested in singing in one of our choral ensembles? Fill out the Choral interest form.

Concert Choir

Concert Choir is our most select choral ensemble and requires an audition to participate.

University Chorus

USC's largest choir performs diverse repertoire from the Renaissance to the present day.

Carolina Alive

Carolina Alive is a vocal jazz ensemble of 12-16 singers chosen by audition.

Graduate Vocal Ensemble

Graduate Vocal Ensemble is one of the hallmarks of the master's and doctoral degree programs in choral conducting.

USC Men’s Chorus

Men’s Chorus is open to all male students regardless of major. Repertoire includes a variety of genres, from chant and classical works to folk songs and a cappella arrangements.

USC Women's Chorus

Women's Chorus is open to all female students regardless of major. Repertoire varies from traditional women's chorus literature to classical, spirituals, multicultural and contemporary.

Not a USC student? Not a problem.

Choral ensembles are also offered to the community. The Youth Choir Clinic is for elementary and middle school students. The Gamecock Gentlemen's Guide to Singing is for high school men and Girl Power: USC Women's Choral Clinic is for high school women. The Summer Chorus is open to community singers and students.

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Choral Faculty

Alicia Walker

Alicia W. Walker is director of choral studies. She directs the Concert Choir and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting and music education.

Jabarie Glass

Jabarie Glass directs University Chorus, Women’s Chorus, and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in conducting and choral music education.

Aletha Jacobs

Aletha Jacobs is director of Carolina Alive. She has performed in every kind of venue, from playing and singing in bands, accompanying musicians and musicals, to performing with orchestras.