Vox Nova is a select mixed vocal ensemble which provides its own concert series at the College as well as special performances on and off campus.  Members are auditioned and receive a performing stipend, a merit scholarship based on the member’s academic record as an incoming student, and College credits for participation while attending Mount Aloysius on a full time basis.  Vox Nova is not a music major but a performance based opportunity for students who wish to continue their vocal interests and success while pursuing another field of study. Bachelor degree students may also pursue a Choral Performance minor.

Watch these videos of Vox Nova singers for firsthand information about the ensemble.

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Choral director Nancy Way conducts a Vox Nova concert
A student writes for the Belltower Student Newspaper

Join Vox Nova

Vox Nova is a select mixed vocal ensemble which performs music from the Renaissance to current day.

All students applying to the program must successfully complete an audition. You will be tested for aural and general music skills and asked to sing two solo vocal works of contrasting style and time period. An information sheet, sent with your application materials, concerning your recorded audition must accompany the recording when submitted.

Vox Nova student performers in a Bachelor degree program may choose to complete a choral performance minor. A student enrolled in the minor must be a member of Vox Nova for six semesters at two credits each semester.

To be considered for Vox Nova, you must return:

  • The Vox Nova application.

  • Official high school transcript demonstrating a grade point average of 3.0 or better.
    All applicants must meet this academic standard.

  • Three letters of recommendation.
    Two letters should be from professional musicians (e.g. choir director, private voice/instrument instructor, musical theatre director, etc.) who can testify to your musical abilities, strengths and achievements. The third letter should be from a non-musical, non-family member who has observed you in a setting requiring responsibility and individual strengths (e.g. employer, volunteer supervisor, clergy, etc.).

Vox Nova performing at a concert

All members are auditioned. Please contact Nancy Way at (814)886-6495 for more information concerning the audition and application procedures.

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