This non‑auditioned choir welcomes students of all backgrounds and voice types who want to sing together as a unified ensemble. The group will explore repertoire ranging from baroque and classical works to pieces by living composers and selections from musical theater. Students will develop skills in choral tone, diction, blend, and musical style while building confidence through group music‑making. New and soon‑to‑be singers are encouraged to join.
- Event location: Auditorium (SH-M)
- Course ID: 82636
- Instructor: Peter Chatterjee
- Bio: Peter Chatterjee is a Bay Area-based composer, arranger, and conductor. He holds a Bachelor’s of Music in jazz composition and in film scoring from Berklee College of Music, a Master’s of Music in composition from California State University, Northridge. As a composer and arranger he has recently been focused on the interplay between concert and jazz compositional techniques and on creating sonic worlds where live and electronic instruments coalesce and merge. In addition to composing, Peter is also active in education. Teaching in middle school, university, and community settings, he focuses on developing musical interest through active exploration and open musical experimentation. Peter is currently a Ph.D. student in music composition and theory at University of California, Davis, where he studies with Laurie San Martin.