​Choral and Vocal Music
I Cantori is the premier choral ensemble of Providence College in Providence, Rhode Island.The singers in I Cantori are full-time, undergraduate music and non-music major students committed to innovative and quality performances and community outreach through choral music. Repertoire of the choir includes both a capella and accompanied music from Western and Non-Western vocal traditions. I Cantori tours annually throughout the United States or abroad. Past international tours have included Austria, Prague, France, England, Russia and Italy.
Rehearsals: Tuesday and Thursday - 5:45 - 7:00 PM
The Concert Chorale is a non-audition large mixed ensemble open to all students interested in singing at Providence College. this group reflects the diverse interests and talents represented here on campus. The repertoire for this ensemble provides an excellent opportunity to study and perform the widest possible range of a capella and accompanied choral music. In addition, each year the choir will combine with other PC Choirs to perform a major work. Past works have included: Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass, Bernstein's Chichester Psalms, and Orff's Carmina Burana.
Rehearsals: Tuesdays and Thursdays - 2:30 - 3:45 PM
The Women's Chorus is a non-audition choir that provides the female vocalist with a unique singing experience in performing the rich repertoire of music composed especially for treble voices, from the Middle Ages to the present.
Rehearsals: Monday and Wednesday 4:30 - 5:45 PM
Smith Center for the Arts G09 401-865-2209
Opera/Musical Theatre Workshop
Opera Workshop will introduce students to the complete process of preparation for the performance of musical drama. Through work on scenes from serious and light operas, students will gain experience in musical preparation, development of dramatic characterization, stage movement and blocking, ensemble, and performance. Scenes will be presented in a final public performance at the end of the term.
Rehearsals: Wednesday 5:45 - 9:45 PM
Contact: David Harper, Coordinator, Vocal Studies/Voice/Opera Workshop
Smith Center for the Arts G11 401-865-1812
RECENT HIGHLIGHTS and HONORS
Performance at 2011 NAfME Eastern Division Conference in Baltimore, MD
Performance at 2012 ACDA Eastern Division Conference in Providence, RI
Performance Tour to Italy - Summer 2011
Annual Performance Tours to NYC
2012-2013 CHORAL/VOCAL - ACTIVITIES CALENDAR
Saturday, September 29
I Cantori performance at the New England ACDA Collegiate Choral Symposium, Keane State
Friday, November 2
Providence College Fall High School Invitational Choral Festival
Daytime festival with guest adjudicators
Ryan Concert Hall - Smith Center for the Arts
Friday, November 30 - 7:00 PM
2012 OPERA WORKSHOP PERFORMANCE
Ryan Concert Hall - Smith Center for the Arts
Saturday, December 8 - 7:00 PM
"Of Poetry & Prose" The PC Winter Choral Concert
featuring Benjamin Britten's Ceremony of Carols
Ryan Concert Hall - Smith Center for the Arts
Friday - Sunday, January 25-27
ICantori Performance Tour NYC
Saturday, April 27 - 4:00 PM
CHORAL MASTERWORKS CONCERT
featuring Ludwig van Beethoven's Mass in C
Ryan Concert Hall - Smith Center for the Arts
May 20-29
PC Performance Tour to SPAIN