Bemidji State University offers vocal ensembles that are open to all students and for many are a family away from home. The music department’s ensembles are a great way to meet other students, refine your vocal talents, broaden your horizons and destress through music.
The Bemidji Choir
The Bemidji Choir is Bemidji State’s SATB audition choir directed by Dr. Dwight Jilek. It is open to all students and is a regionally and nationally traveling choir. The Bemidji Choir also travels internationally every 3 years and has been internationally recognized, representing the United States five times at the international choral festival The Europa Cantat in France, Austria, Belgium, Switzerland, and Spain; and at the Zimriya, the World Assembly of Choirs in Israel.
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More information about The Bemidji Choir.
Contact: Dwight Jilek Dwight.jilek@bemidjistate.edu
Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers are a group of 8-16 singers chosen from the Bemidji State Choir. This ensemble has performed at prestigious locations such as Carnegie Hall in 2015. The genres of music performed by this ensemble are ancient, Renaissance, Baroque and Early Classical eras.
Contact: Dwight Jilek Dwight.jilek@bemidjistate.edu
Bel Canto Choir
The Bel Canto Choir welcomes sopranos and altos without audition. Comprised of students and community members, the choir performs choral literature from various style periods and genres. Students of any major are invited to participate regardless of prior choral experience. Bel Canto Choir rehearses Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 2-2:50 PM in Bangsberg 230.
Contact: James Bowyer james.bowyer@bemidjistate.edu
Musikanten Men’s Chorus
The Musikanten Choir welcomes tenors and basses without audition. Comprised of students and community members, the choir performs choral literature from various style periods and genres. Students of any major are invited to participate regardless of prior choral experience. Musikanten rehearses on Monday evenings from 6-7 PM in Bangsberg 230.
Contact: Dwight Jilek Dwight.jilek@bemidjistate.edu
Opera Theater
Participating in Bemidji State’s Opera theater allows students to experience a variety of performances and gain experience both in the spotlight and backstage. There is a wide range of opportunities including acting, singing, stage management, lighting and much more.
More information or join Opera Theatre.
Contact: Cory Renbarger cory.renbarger@bemidjistate.edu