The University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum is a choir ensemble at the University of Arkansas. Founded in 1957, Schola Cantorum has performed both domestically and internationally.
Currently, Schola Cantorum is under the direction of Dr. Stephen Caldwell. The 2019-2020 ensemble consisted of 49 undergraduate and graduate students from various disciplines at the University of Arkansas, selected by audition. Schola Cantorum performs a variety of musical styles, from German Baroque cantatas to opera choruses and modern a cappella works. The choir also frequently collaborates with other university ensembles, including the University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Wind Symphony. Schola Cantorum regularly appears at both the Faulkner Performing Arts Center and Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, AR, and often tours throughout the state and abroad.
History World premiers
1982 – Isabella Leonarda's Messa PrimaLeonarda, , Artist Bios
2011 – Augusta Read Thomas' Floating TemplesNWA Tuned In, , New School Composition with August Read Thomas April 13, 2011Music Department Blog, , Two New Works Receive World Premiere Performance Tonight April 15, 2011
Conductors
2012 – present – Dr. Stephen CaldwellThe City Wire, , UA’s Schola Cantorum premieres with new director November 9, 2012
References
External links University of Arkansas Music College University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum – Facebook University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum – YouTube