The TAMUCC Choral Department offers numerous performing opportunities for music majors and non-music majors. Ensembles include the University Singers, the Corpus Christi Chorale, and various vocal chamber ensembles. The University Singers and the Corpus Christi Chorale perform regularly in the A&M-Corpus Christi Performing Arts Center.

Choral Ensembles at Texas A&M-Corpus Christi

Camerata Isla (MUSI 4390)

The select chamber choir of the Island University performs advanced choral literature suitable for smaller ensembles. This ensemble performs with the University Singers on their fall and spring concerts and travels throughout the region to perform for high schools and civic organizations. Camerata Isla rehearses Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 12:00-12:50 and is conducted by Dr. Ross C. Bernhardt.

University Singers (MUEN 1151)

The TAMUCC University Singers perform choral literature ranging from Renaissance motets to spirituals and contemporary avant-garde compositions. Performances presented by this 60-voice select mixed ensemble include fall and spring concerts in the Performing Arts Center as well as community appearances and occasional collaborative performances with the Corpus Christi Symphony. The ensemble rehearses Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:00-5:15 and is conducted by Dr. Ross C. Bernhardt.

Corpus Christi Chorale (MUEN 1143)

The Corpus Christi Chorale is an auditioned community chorus affiliated with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi that welcomes adults and college/university students within its ranks. The 90-voice mixed ensemble performs choral/orchestral masterworks as well as standards from the a cappella choral repertoire. The Chorale often collaborates with the Corpus Christi Symphony as well as other Coastal Bend choral ensembles. The ensemble rehearses Tuesday evenings from 7:30-9:30 p.m. and is conducted by Dr. Ross C. Bernhardt.

For more information on the choirs at
A&M-Corpus Christi contact Dr. Ross Bernhardt.