Performing Ensembles: Vocal
The Choirs at Pepperdine University’s Department of Music promote members' growth as creative, dynamic musicians through performances of outstanding repertory in a positive, professional atmosphere. The ensembles provide singers with outstanding opportunities to apply their knowledge of voice, music history, and music theory to create a compelling musical experience for the listener and performer.
Although performance is considered to be of the utmost importance the philosophy of the choral program is much deeper. Each member is urged to use ensemble participation to enhance their development of the technical science of music and vocal production in a choral laboratorial environment, to advance the science and the composer’s intentions into an inspiring art form, and to utilize the University’s mission by sharing the gift of music in a wholesome atmosphere of Christian service to society.
Through the variety of its ensembles, the Pepperdine Choral Program provides both the singers and the Pepperdine community the opportunity to experience first hand the great repertory of vocal music, from a cappella pieces for a few voices to works for large chorus and orchestra.