The UNCG Choral Program is nationally recognized for its excellence, artistic innovation, and dynamic performances. Our three ensembles—University Chamber Singers, University Chorale, and Coro di Belle Voci—offer students a rich and varied choral experience. Through the study of repertoire spanning diverse time periods, cultures, and styles, students engage deeply with both major choral‑orchestral works and intimate chamber literature. The UNCG Choirs have been featured at state, regional, national, and international conferences.
The choral program is led by Dr. Carole Ott, Director of Choral Activities and conductor of Chamber Singers and Chorale, and Prof. Lindsay Kesselman, conductor of Coro di Belle Voci.
The UNCG Choirs are dedicated to the teaching, performance, study, and cultivation of high‑quality choral music. Our mission embraces not only the Western choral canon but also music from a broad range of cultures and from both historical and contemporary composers.
We believe in the power of ensemble singing as a distinctive and meaningful form of artistic expression. Through our work, we strive to foster a community built on trust, communication, and expressive freedom. The UNCG Choirs present exceptional performances throughout the year and contribute to the artistic spirit and identity of the university.
We are committed to advancing artistry and understanding within the broader choral profession by modeling excellence, supporting school choral programs, and collaborating with organizations that share our musical values.
Note: Graduate students should enroll at the 600 level for ensembles (682, 687, 688)
Coro di Belle Voce/Treble Choir (ENS 387/687)
UNCG Treble Choir (ENS 387/687) is an SSA(A) ensemble made up of music majors, minors, and singers from across campus. They rehearse T/Th 11:00-12:15 in Tew Recital Hall and perform under the direction of Prof. Lindsay Kesselman. This ensemble will appeal to those wanting to build knowledge and skill in the areas of musicianship, vocal development, and connective performance with audiences. Singers will explore historical and contemporary repertoire across a variety of genres/styles.
Lindsay Kesselman, conductor
ENS 387-01 | ENS 687-01 (1 credit)
TR (11:00 – 12:15 pm)
University Chorale (ENS 382/682)
The University Chorale is a mixed choir of 40 to 50 singers. The Chorale performs a full range of literature primarily representing the western choral tradition. In AY 2025–26, the University Chorale will be directed both by graduate student conductors as well as Dr. Carole Ott. The ensemble should appeal to those wanting to build knowledge and skill in the areas of sight-reading, conducting gesture, rehearsal techniques, choral repertoire, and free improvisation. University Chorale will perform programs of varied repertoire throughout the school year, spending 5-6 weeks on each program.
Carole Ott, conductor
ENS 382-01 | ENS 682-01 (1 credit)
TR (12:30 – 1:45 pm)
Chamber Singers (ENS 388/688/788)
Chamber Singers (ENS 388/688) is primarily made up of advanced undergraduate and graduate student singers. Undergraduate students are eligible for membership in Chamber Singers only after participating in one of the other UNCG choral ensembles for at least one semester and passing a through the audition process. Because of its more rigorous schedule of rehearsals and performances both on and off-campus throughout the year, this ensemble requires students to make a full-year commitment, with exceptions made for music education students in their final semester for student teaching.
Carole Ott, conductor
ENS 388-01 | ENS 688-01 | ENS 688-01 (1 credit)
MW (11:00 am– 12:50 pm)