Joining MUS

Membership is open to all students and staff from the University and to all members of the community who love to sing. The choir has about 140 members.

New student members are particularly welcome.

Registration for the November concert (see below) commences on Monday 16th June

If you are interested in joining us please fill in our on-line form.

MUS has at least two of its own on-campus concerts per year and may perform at university ceremonies. Joint performances with other choirs happen from time to time, and members are welcome to participate in AICSA sponsored intervarsity choral festivals.

Annual Membership Subscriptions are $10 for students and $50 for non-students and the validity period is over the calendar year.

Rehearsals are held on Monday nights in Building X5B Room 292 (find a campus map here) , Macquarie University, from 7 - 9.30pm and include a tea-break. During the preparation period for our concerts there will be at least one full weekend of rehearsal - a "camp" - either at the University or at an external venue.
For a full listing of choir rehearsals please view rehearsal diary 2008

When attending rehearsals, you should bring a 2B pencil, an eraser and 50c for a cup of tea/coffee.

MUS in 2008

MUS has two major concerts planned for 2008

Josef Hadyn Paukenmesse (Mass in time of War) & Gabriel Faure Requiem
This was performed on Saturday May 31st at Macquarie Theatre before a very enthusiastic audience.

MUS 2nd Concert Many Peoples on Saturday November 1st Macquarie Theatre
Folk and classical songs from around the world, including Brahms, Vaughan Williams, Seiber, Opera Choruses, African songs and Australian songs.
The concert will be accompanied by a small group of musicians.

The choir will again participate in the Blackheath Festival during the weekend of 30th - 31st August

 

Requirements

We do have certain requirements with regard to attendance at rehearsals and care of music. The choir has a good mix of serious attention to music excellence and social fun.

Please see our

The choir is "non-auditioned" but the Musical Director may wish to hear members individually from time to time.

For more information please email membsec@mus.org.au

 
Last updated 02/06/2008