A national leader in undergraduate and graduate choral studies.
Undergraduate Studies
World-class choirs.
Superior voice faculty.
Renowned opera program.
International travel.
Receive first-class instruction in one of the world's most culturally rich cities.
Learn from some of the country's most respected voice teachers.
Zachary Averyt, Cynthia Clayton, Daniel Belcher, Timothy Jones, Melanie Sonnenberg, and Hector Vasquez each have had impressive singing careers. They are also excellent, dedicated teachers of voice. Voice students who study at UH are lucky indeed!.
Performance opportunities abound.
The Moores Opera Center puts on multiple fully-staged operas every year, which means lots of roles that need to be cast. We also have five wonderful, student-led a cappella groups and numerous other opportunities too long to list.
The best place for future teachers.
Dr. DeSpain and Dr. Maglione both taught music in the schools before moving to collegiate work. This experience sets them apart from many collegiate directors. We also have a wonderful music education faculty. Our students also have the opportunity to direct one of our a cappella groups, which is like leading your own program. On top of all that, our music education job placement rate is 100%, meaning every graduate gets a full-time job in the field.
Sing in some of the country's finest choirs.
The University of Houston Choirs are world-renowned, having won several competitions across Europe, including the Ave Verum International Choral Competition in Austria and the Bela Bartok Choral Competition in Hungary. Multiple choirs have been selected to perform as honor choirs at ACDA, TMEA, and NCCO conferences.
Bring your passport. You may need it.
The choral department typically travels internationally regularly. Our university pays all expenses, and students who sing with the ensemble may be eligible to travel. We make music and see the world.
Spend a day with us.
Email us to schedule a day with one of our Moores School Ambassadors. You'll accompany one of our current voice students to studio class, music history/theory courses, and join one of our choirs for rehearsal.
For more information...
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