K-State Choirs

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The official page of the choral division at the Kansas State University School of Music, Theatre, and Dance.

The K-State Choirs date back more than 125 years to the first meeting of the "Choral Union" in 1865. Since that meeting, the Choral Division of the K-State School of Music, Theatre, and Dance has grown to six ensembles with nearly 250 singers participating each semester. The Choral Division is led by:
Dr. Joshua Oppenheim, Director of Choral Activities
Dr. Jamie Bunce, Assistant Director of Choral

05/06/2026

Congrats, Corbin!

Corbin Montenegro, junior in music education, has received funding awards from the College of Arts and Sciences as well as the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance to travel to Pasadena, CA this summer. He will work with the Pasadena Chorale as they premiere his new work, "Oración Española" on June 20.

K-State Choir Merch! | Bonfire 04/01/2026

🎶Introducing our new Choir T-Shirts!🎶
Available in Gray, Purple, and White!

K-State Choir Merch! | Bonfire Look as good as you sound!. All the cool kids wear K-State Choir t-shirts. You are that cool kid! Show that choral spirit! Designed by our very own Ella McNett and Ian...

03/27/2026

Summer Choral Institute at Kansas State University is a nationally renowned leadership and choral music training program. 50 high school freshmen-juniors from across the nation will receive a full scholarship to attend July 20-25 PLUS a $1,000 college scholarship commitment to sing at Kansas State University.

Application deadline: April 17, 2026.
summerchoralinstitute.com

03/27/2026

NEW THIS SUMMER!

Rising 9th-12th graders will experience six days of creativity, collaboration, and performance on the beautiful K-State campus as part of the Visual & Performing Arts Academy!

Tuition is only $389 and includes the cost of housing, meals, and a camp t-shirt!
Learn more and register by May 1, 2026
k-state.edu/mtd/vpaa

Dr. Jamie Bunce publishes exciting new work for treble chorus - K-State MTD News 02/17/2026

Dr. Jamie Bunce publishes exciting new work for treble chorus - K-State MTD News Dr. Jamie Bunce, Acting Director of Choral Studies at the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, has partnered with Santa Barbara Music Press to publish a new arrangement of the traditional morris dance tune “Katy Cruel.” This thrilling new arrangement of a traditional Morris tune is a rip-roaring...

02/12/2026

The School of Music, Theatre, and Dance at Kansas State University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Voice. This nine-month, tenure track position carries primary responsibility for undergraduate and graduate applied voice instruction and related coursework and offers the opportunity to join a voice area comprising four additional faculty.

The successful candidate will maintain an active studio of undergraduate and graduate voice students and contribute to the artistic, pedagogical, and recruiting missions of the voice area and the School. Teaching responsibilities may include applied voice, voice class, and other courses aligned with the candidate’s expertise and programmatic needs.

Application deadline: March 23, 2026
Learn more and apply: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-voice-manhattan-kansas-united-states

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01/10/2026

There's time to sing for ANY student this semester at K-State!
More info about auditioned and non-auditioned ensembles at k-state.edu/choirs

01/09/2026

The K-State Concert Choir is holding open auditions for all voice parts for the Spring 2026 semester. Sign up at k-state.edu/choirs for a 5-minute audition slot on January 21 or 22. You will be asked to sing a short selection of your choosing and Dr. Bunce may have you sing additional vocal exercises.

Those who audition will be notified about callback auditions by the evening of Wednesday, January 21.

Students enrolled in Concert Choir in Fall 2025 who wish to be considered for Spring 2026 may skip the initial audition process and simply come to callback auditions.

Callback auditions will be held Thursday, January 22 from 1:05-2:20pm in McCain Room 204 (aka Kirmser Hall).

Check your schedule! Concert Choir rehearses Mon/Wed 1:30-2:20pm and Tues/Thurs 1:05-2:20. Enrollment is for 0-1 credit.

Collegiate Chorale and Treble Choir Fall Concert feat. MHS Advanced Treble Choir | SMTD Directory 11/18/2025

Don’t miss the Collegiate Chorale and University Treble Choir under the direction of Dr. Jamie Bunce, tonight at 7:30pm in All Faiths Chapel!

$5 students/senior/military
$10 adults

Collegiate Chorale and Treble Choir Fall Concert feat. MHS Advanced Treble Choir | SMTD Directory

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