Wichita State University Concert Chorale
ABOUT CONCERT CHORALE - CONDUCTOR - MEMBERS - AUDIO SAMPLES - COURSE DETAILS - AUDITIONS - CONTACT CONERT CHORALE
About Concert Chorale
The Wichita State University Concert Chorale is the premiere choral ensemble at Wichita State University. The Chorale is a highly-selective, auditioned choir open to all WSU students, regardless of major. The choir specializes in the performance of a wide variety of significant choral literature from the Renaissance through the twenty-first century.
The Chorale combines annually with other WSU choirs to present the annual Candlelight Christmas Concert. It also combines with A Cappella Choir and the WSU Symphony Orchestra for the spring oratorio, past performances of which have included Durufle's Requiem and Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, which were performed under the direction of Robert Shaw during one of his guest residencies at WSU. The ensemble has also performed Poulenc's Gloria under the baton of Craig Jessop, former director of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. The Chorale and other WSU choirs performed with internationally acclaimed operatic artist and WSU alumnus Samuel Ramey in his appearance in Wichita in 2001. The Chorale joined forces in 2003 with celebrated organ virtuoso Stephen Tharp, who accompanied the Chorale on the university's world-class Marcussen Organ.
The Chorale has a rich history of notable conductors, including Harold Decker, Harrison "Bud" Boughton, René Clausen, and most recently, Robert Glasmann. In the fall of 2012, Michael Hanawalt assumed directorship of the ensemble.
Conductor
Michael Hanawalt
Assistant Professor of Choral Music
Wichita State University
Members
Soprano
Sarah Diller, Buffton, OH
Katharine Dresser, Midland, MI
Rebecca Keraly, Anaheim, CA
Alexis Korbe, Hays, KS
Aliyah Richling, La Crosse, WI
Joella Wolnik, Olate, KS
Alto
Lily Guerrero, Grand Rapids, MI
Christina Kesler, Overland Park, KS
Caitlin Marrero, Wichita, KS
Emily Pirtle, Wichita, KS
KateLynn Titus, North Platte, NE
Isabel Velazquez, El Paso, TX
Tenor

Michael Allen, Shawnee, KS

Rocky Anderson, Derby, KS

Jason Markel, Sacramento, CA
Kevin Mitchell, Houston, TX
Bryce Sund, Salina, KS

Dallas Welch, Wichita, KS
Bass

Wesley Alexis, Wichita, KS

Chy Billings, Wilkesboro, NC

Sean Foster, Overland Park, KS

Anthony Perkins, Los Angeles, CA

James Reimer, Wichita, KS
Mark Shobe
Audio/Video Samples
Course Details
- Meets (rehearses) 12:30pm-1:20pm MTWTh, Wiedemann Concert Hall
- Available as 0 or 1 credits
- Course numbers: MUS P.213F, 413F, 713F
- Satisfies large ensemble requirement for music majors
Auditions
- Open to all Wichita State University students
- Auditions held during the first two days of classes during fall semester
- Specific audition dates for Fall 2013 will be posted here
- Auditions consist of sight-singing, pitch memory, and vocalizes
Contact Concert Chorale
For more information about Concert Chorale, please email Michael Hanawalt.