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Collegium Musicum (MUS 5170)
Dr. Matthew Steel, Director
What
is a "Collegium Musicum?"
How do I join the
ensemble?
Upcoming
performances
What about
instruments?
Audrey Davidson
Vocal scholarship
Comprised of voices
and instruments, the ensemble performs music from
the Medieval, Renaissance, and Baroque eras. Period
instruments are provided. Membership is open to all
by informal audition.
What
is a "Collegium Musicum?"
The "Collegium Musicum" is the ensemble
for Early Music at Western Michigan University. This
ensemble is devoted to the repertory of pre-Classical
music (generally anything before the career of W.
A. Mozart). Past programs have included music from
10th century liturgical dramas all the way up to late
Baroque works of women composers.
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How
do I join the ensemble?
Membership in the Collegium Musicum is by informal
audition and open to all singers and instrumentalists
in the University and Kalamazoo communities. Normally,
rehearsals are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00
to 5:15 in the small ensemble practice room, 1430.
Music majors are expected to enroll in MUS 5170 (Collegium
Musicum). All students expecting University credit
for participation in the ensemble must be enrolled
in MUS 5170. The goal of the ensemble is to perform
Early Music in a public, School of Music sponsored,
concert at least once each semester.
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Upcoming Performances
The Collegium Musicum will present its Fall concert on
Tuesday, November 13 at 8:15 p.m. in the Dalton Center
Recital Hall. The program will consist of vocal and
instrumental music of Spain composed during the late
Medieval to early Baroque Periods. Participation in the concerts
is required of all members of the ensemble. However,
each individual will decide upon the degree to which
they become involved. Beginners will not be expected
to have as significant a role as more experienced
Early Music students and performers.There is a possibility
for other performance dates.
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What about instruments?
A variety of Early instruments are available to ensemble
members for use in the concerts. Beginners as well
as experienced performers are welcomed to check out
instruments for practice. Music is provided to all
members but must be returned at the end of the semester.
Because we are a small ensemble, your attendance at
all rehearsals is particularly important and has a
significant impact on the other members. In case of
absence, every effort should be made to inform the
instructor in advance and to make certain that instruments
needed by other members arrive at the rehearsal.
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Audrey Davidson
Vocal scholarship
The Audrey Davidson Vocal Scholarship is awarded each
year to an outstanding student singer who will perform
with the Collegium and coach the other singers in
the ensemble. The scholarship consists of a cash award
of $1,000. The recipient is chosen through an audition
that takes place in March each year. The scholarship
is graciously provided by retired WMU professor Audrey
Davidson, Early Music scholar, performer, conductor,
and founder of the Kalamazoo Society for Old Music.
The current recipient is Katie Rohwer. Singers interested
in auditioning for this scholarship should contact
Dr. Steel in the Winter semester.
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Contact: Matthew
Steel
Phone: (269) 387-4682
Open Office Hours will be posted.
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