UK Men's Chorus

The Men’s Chorus is an 80-voice ensemble composed of students who range from freshmen to graduate students. These young men represent a variety of musical backgrounds and academic disciplines. Begun in the Fall of 2002 the Men’s Chorus has grown in size and popularity each semester. The choir’s challenging and diverse repertoire includes literature that spans from Gregorian chant to music of the 21st century. Rehearsing only twice weekly, the Men’s Chorus maintains an active performing schedule throughout the state of Kentucky, touring each semester.

The Men’s Chorus has achieved several distinguished honors in recent years. In 2004 they were featured performers at the Kentucky Music Educators Association conference in Louisville, KY. In 2006 they were guest artists with the Lexington Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Brahms’ “Alto Rhapsody” and that Spring they were the only Men’s Chorus in the country to be selected to perform at the Music Educators National Conference (MENC) National Convention in Salt Lake City. In the Fall of 2006 the Men’s Chorus was again honored by being the only Men’s Chorus in the United States to be featured at the inaugural convention of the National Collegiate Choral Organization (NCCO) in San Antonio, TX.

The Men’s Chorus is dedicated to promoting and celebrating male singing at all stages and for all ages. The group hosts an event each year called “Male Chorus Day” where hundreds of high school and middle school students come to campus and learn male chorus literature and techniques.