University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum

University choir

Schola Cantorum singing at the 2012 Winterfest concert in Fayetteville, AR

The University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum is a choir ensemble at the University of Arkansas. Founded in 1957, Schola Cantorum has performed both domestically and internationally.

Currently, Schola Cantorum is under the direction of Dr. Stephen Caldwell.[1] The 2019-2020 ensemble consisted of 49 undergraduate and graduate students from various disciplines at the University of Arkansas, selected by audition. Schola Cantorum performs a variety of musical styles, from German Baroque cantatas to opera choruses and modern a cappella works. The choir also frequently collaborates with other university ensembles, including the University Symphony Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and Wind Symphony. Schola Cantorum regularly appears at both the Faulkner Performing Arts Center and Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville, AR, and often tours throughout the state and abroad.

## History

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### World premiers

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1982 – Isabella Leonarda's Messa Prima[2]

2011 – Augusta Read Thomas' Floating Temples[3][4]

### Conductors

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2012 – present – Dr. Stephen Caldwell[5]

## References

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1. ^ Martin-Brown, Becca. "Stephen Caldwell: Three Minutes, three questions about Schola Cantorum". Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette. Retrieved September 8, 2023.
2. ^ Leonarda, [1], Artist Bios
3. ^ NWA Tuned In, [2], New School Composition with August Read Thomas April 13, 2011
4. ^ Music Department Blog, [3], Two New Works Receive World Premiere Performance Tonight April 15, 2011
5. ^ The City Wire, [4], UA’s Schola Cantorum premieres with new director November 9, 2012

## External links

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* University of Arkansas Music College
* University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum – Facebook
* University of Arkansas Schola Cantorum – YouTube

Authority control databases

International|

* VIAF

National|

* United States
* Israel

Artists|

* MusicBrainz

Other|

* Yale LUX