Marquette University Chorus

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Lessons and Carols Concert
Friday, December 2nd, 7:30 PM, Gesu Church

History of the Marquette University Chorus

Vocal music at Marquette University dates back all the way to 1912, when Mr. Liborius Semmann, Mus. D. became Dean of the Marquette College of Music. He also should be recognized for his composition of the University Anthem “Hail, Alma Mater”. By the 1920’s the College of Music had the largest enrollment of any unit on campus, but by 1930 this number drastically dropped due to the Great Depression. This ultimately caused the College of Music to close on July 1, 1930. However this did not keep MU Chorus from following their love of music. In 1932, Mr. William E. Brennan, an English Professor, took over direction of MU Chorus.  By 1933, only 3 years after the closing of the College of Music, MU Chorus performed at the World’s Fair in Chicago.  For the next 70 years, MU Chorus has continued a rich tradition of spreading the “Marquette Sound”.

About the MU Chorus Program

The University Chorus, the longest standing choral organization on campus, is a mixed choir of men and women. All interested singers have a place in the the Marquette Choir Program. The program has four choruses - the University Chorus, the University Women's Chorus, the University Men's Chorus and the Marquette Chamber Choir. Members of the mens' and womens' ensembles must also be members of the mixed chorus. Students have the choice to take Chorus for either 1 credit hour per semester, or to pursue a 0 credit option if they desire. All choral ensembles can be used to complete the ensemble participation requirements of the new Music Minor. 

MU Chorus singing "John the Revelator" at our 2010 Spring Concert

MU Chorus singing The University Anthem "Hail, Alma Mater" at our 2010 Spring Concert