SAU Choirs provides students from across the university with opportunities to grow as musicians,
build community, and experience the joy of singing together. Through the study and performance of
diverse choral repertoire, students develop their voices while creating meaningful musical experiences
for audiences on campus and throughout the region. SAU Choirs welcomes singers from all academic
majors and strives for excellence, artistry, and connection in every rehearsal and performance.

Audition Information 

Southern Arkansas University Choirs is open to students of all majors and experience levels. Whether music is your career path or choice of creative outlet, you have a place here.

Choral scholarships of up to $5000 a year are also available to all students and can be combined with academic and private scholarships.

Students receiving a choral scholarship are required to:

Participate in one or more choral ensembles
Be enrolled full-time (at least 12 hours)
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.00 or higher

The priority audition deadline for scholarships for Fall 2027 is April 1, 2027.

Click here for Audition Guidelines  

Have questions? Want to schedule an audition? Want to come visit and join us in a choral rehearsal? Just contact Dr. Nelson, Director of Choral Activities.
Email: jrnelson@saumag.edu
Phone: 870-235-4246