Requires audition.
About the Ensemble
Case Concert Choir is CWRU's auditioned mixed-voice ensemble, performing a diverse repertoire of both a cappella and accompanied choral music spanning a wide range of historical periods and genres. Founded in 2004 as part of a University Presidential Initiative supporting the arts, humanities, and social sciences, the ensemble is dedicated to artistic excellence, musical growth, and building a vibrant community of singers.
Through regular performances, collaborative projects, and touring opportunities, Case Concert Choir provides students with meaningful experiences that develop musicianship, ensemble skills, and lifelong connections through music.
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Auditions & Registration
Case Concert Choir is open to CWRU students through audition.
Spring 2027 Auditions
Audition information and materials for the Spring 2027 semester will be available beginning November 15, 2026.
For audition questions, contact Dr. Christopher Clark.
Course Registration
Students must receive enrollment permission before registering for MUEN 382 in the Student Information System (SIS). Permission is granted following a successful audition or during the first week of classes.
Once permission is added, students must return to SIS to complete registration before the university's Drop/Add deadline, which falls on the second Friday of each semester.
| Director: Dr. Christopher Clark |
| MUEN 382-100: Case Concert Choir M/W, 6:25–8:00 PM (Harkness Chapel) 0–1 units |
2026–27 Concerts & Events
Fall 2026
October 9 | 7:00 PM
Homecoming Concert
Maltz Performing Arts Center
October 12 | 7:00 PM
Fall Concert with University Chorale
Harkness Chapel
October 28 | 7:00 PM
The Living Composers Concert Series
St. Mary Church (Massillon, OH)
November 11 | 7:00 PM
Choral Orchestra Collaboration
Maltz Performing Arts Center
Spring 2027
Concert information coming soon!
Summer 2027 | Barcelona , Spain
International Choral Festival & Residency
The Case Choral Program will travel to Barcelona, Spain, in Summer 2027 to participate in an international choral festival. The ensemble will perform two gala concerts, including Dan Forrest's Requiem for the Living conducted by Dr. Christopher Clark and a program of music by Sir John Rutter under the composer's direction.
This international experience offers students the opportunity to perform major choral works, collaborate with fellow musicians, and share their artistry with an international audience.
For additional information, contact Dr. Christopher Clark.
Performances & Recognition
Case Concert Choir has a distinguished history of performing major choral works, collaborating with guest artists and regional ensembles, and participating in performances throughout Cleveland's University Circle cultural community.
Recent Performance Highlights
- 2026: Tyler Busick, Rise
- 2025: Dan Forrest, Requiem for the Living
- 2024: Gwyneth Walker, The Great Lakes
- 2024: Ludwig van Beethoven, Choral Fantasy and Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt
- 2023: Johannes Brahms, Schicksalslied
Featured Performance: Case Concert Choir Performs Rise by Tyler Busick (April 2026)
Selected Past Repertoire
- 2018: Josef Rheinberger, Mass; John Rutter, Mass of the Children; David Childs, Solas (World Premiere)
- 2017: George Frideric Handel, Coronation Anthems
- 2016: Maurice Duruflé, Requiem and Quatre Motets
- 2015: Ludwig van Beethoven, Meeresstille und glückliche Fahrt; Joseph Haydn, Te Deum; Felix Mendelssohn, Magnificat
- 2014: Leonard Bernstein, Chichester Psalms
- 2013: Joseph Haydn, Schöpfungsmesse
- 2012: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Toward the Unknown Region
- 2011: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Requiem
Awards & Recognition
Case Concert Choir received a Finalist Honorable Mention in the 2024 American Prize in Choral Performance (College/University Division – Smaller Program).
