Performing Arts: Music

York University is a great place to develop your talents and pursue your passion for music, whether you simply enjoy it as a hobby or want to make it your profession.

Interested in majoring in music performance or education? Check out the music department homepage. 

York University offers two vocal ensemble opportunities, York University Singers and Celebration Singers. There are also other performance opportunities such as Songfest and vocal studio recitals. Piano instruction is also offered through the music department from beginners to advanced players.

University Singers

The University Singers is the premier performing ensemble at York University.

Members are required to meet a rigid rehearsal schedule and to maintain a minimum GPA. Each year they travel 3,000 – 4,000 miles representing York University. They have performed all across the United States, as well as Canada and Japan.

The choir is comprised of all grade levels and majors, and is highly recognized for their level of choral artistry. The concert choir is under the direction of Dr. Clark Roush, Professor of Music and Endowed Chair for the Performing Arts.

Dr. Roush is in his 36th year as conductor of this group. Dr. Roush is active as a guest clinician, conductor, and adjudicator, and is a published author. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree at Harding University, his masters from the University of Iowa, and his Doctoral degree from the University of Nebraska. Dr. Roush also is a motivational speaker and presenter on leadership, time management, group dynamics, problem solving, and worship renewal.

Performance Schedule 2022-23 Season

Fall Semester

October 23 - Homecoming Chapel 
November 13- Hastings
Dec 7 - Campus Concert at The Well
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Winter Tour

January 3-9, 2023 - Locations and times TBD

Spring Semester

​April 8, at 1 p.m.: Panther Days Performance, Bartholomew Performing Arts Center ​
April 24, at 7:30 p.m.: Spring Works, Bartholomew Performing Arts Center ​

Concert Recordings

Contact and Audition

Dr. Clark Roush
Endowed Chair for the Performing Arts
Professor of Music
croush@york.edu    
​(402) 363-5610

Interested in auditioning for the choir? Please complete this form to get started.  

Celebration Singers

Celebration Singers is a small ensemble that performs popular and seasonal music. It functions much like a swing choir, and gives members an opportunity to sing a style of music beyond the traditional choral repertoire. Of special benefit for music and music education majors, participation also provides training in choreography, costuming, and staging. Membership is by audition and is open to all majors and all grade levels.
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All Celebration Singers shows are in
Bartholomew Performing Arts Center
1098 E 10th St
York, NE

Performance Schedule 2021-22 Season

Cocoa & Carols

December 9-12

Spring Production

March 17-19

Performance Recordings

Contact and Audition

Auditions for Celebration Singers are held once per semester. The ensemble is open to all students. Questions? Contact: 

Mrs. Amy Fraser
Assistant Professor of Music
Director of Celebration Singers and Songfest
afraser@york.edu
(402)363-5617

 

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