The Noteworthy Chorale
J-Term Songwriting and Recording, 2024
See J-Term Students Perform with Recording Artist Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.
Welcome to Morganton Chorale (Course MU 4100)
The Noteworthy Chorale is dedicated to the study and performance of standard and contemporary choral literature. Musical concepts include ensemble techniques, vocal production, sight-reading and presentation. The Chorale typically performs four major concerts per year in addition to campus and community presentation. There are no course pre-requisites or auditions, and interested students are encouraged to register each semester for repeatable course credit. Students with irreconcilable schedule conflicts may request independent study to continue their participation in Chorale. This course does not count towards a student’s 5-course limit. Singers are encouraged to audition for competitive regional, state, and national honors ensembles, including all NCMEA, NAfME and NATS sponsored events.
About NCSSM Performing Ensembles
Promotes the teaching, performance, study and cultivation of high-quality music literature
Offers a distinctive form of musical expression through exemplary practices in music training and presentation
Provides effective experiences in musical performance and arts culture for its members
Seeks to enhance NCSSM's institutional spirit and character of through outstanding musical presentations
About Dr. Tess Nielsen, Director
With interests in theater, music industry, and digital media, Dr. Nielsen’s varied performance experience includes choral conducting, accompanying, recording, and producing. A specialist in vocal music education, Dr. Nielsen frequently serves as a choral clinician, adjudicator, and music education consultant. Previous conducting appoints include the Continuo Arts Chorale, The Rowan Community chorus, as well as public and private music education programs. Dr. Nielsen has directed over 25 school and community music theater shows, and, as performer has appeared in professional productions across the East Coast as well as Europe. She is active in The National Association for Music Education and holds Orff-Schulwerk certification.
Virginia Commonwealth University, Bachelor of Music Education (piano)
The Vienna Conservatory of Music, Performance Certificate
The Catholic University of America, Master of Music, (voice)
Boston University, Doctor of Musical Arts
Email: tess.nielsen@myncssm.edu
Website: www.mymusictomorrow.com