Ensemble Directory

Find your next chorus family today or find that special ensemble for your next big event!

The TriangleSings ensemble directory is where you will find active choral groups in the Triangle and Triad regions of North Carolina. You can find ensembles that regularly hold auditions or otherwise invite participation by the community at large. You can also find professional and invitation-only ensembles that may be available to perform for your next big event.

As always, all of these ensembles can have their next performances and rehearsals listed on our events calendar, audition calendar, or blog.

For just $50 per year, ensembles can purchase a featured listing, and show up at the top, highlighted in yellow, above other listings when a relevant search is made. To have your listing featured, please contact info@trianglesings.org.

NC Summer Opera

NC Summer Opera
Ensemble Name
NC Summer Opera
Ensemble Type
Opera
Description

The North Carolina Summer Opera, the newest opera organization established in 2018, is proud to present its first production, Giacomo Puccini’s Turandot in semi-staged workshop with chorus in Durham and Raleigh in August 2018!

We plan to produce one opera each summer in the Research Triangle area.

Website
https://www.ncsummeropera.org/
Audition Type
Auditions Required
Rehearsal Location
Contact Email
ncsummeropera@gmail.com

North Carolina Boys Choir

North Carolina Boys Choir
Ensemble Name
North Carolina Boys Choir
Ensemble Type
Children’s/Youth Choruses
Musical Director
Robert E. Unger
Description

The North Carolina Boys Choir educates and trains boys and young men in the art of performing the finest music in the choral tradition. Through musical training and choral experiences, the young men develop an appreciation of a wide range of choral literature. They gain self-confidence and poise, develop leadership and teamwork skills, and acquire self-discipline and self-respect. The choir has multiple levels: a Training Choir, a Concert Choir, Scholars and a Chamber Choir.

Website
http://www.ncboyschoir.org/
Audition Type
Auditions Required
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
Robert E. Unger
Contact Email
robert.unger@rlcary.org
Contact Phone Number
919-239-9083

North Carolina Choral Artists

Ensemble Name
North Carolina Choral Artists
Ensemble Type
Adult Mixed Voices
Musical Director
James Mauk
Description


North Carolina Choral Artists was founded in 2017 under the artistic direction and leadership of James Mauk and became a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization in 2023. North Carolina Choral Artists’ mission is to promote growth in the music economy and community of eastern North Carolina through the hiring of its local professional musicians, and the choral arts field as a whole by supporting living composers through high quality performances and recordings of their works. North Carolina Choral Artists aims to connect emerging arts supporters and enthusiasts with local professional musicians and highlight the works of living composers to promote growth in the arts community and economy. 


Additionally, NCCA collaborates with other arts organizations and schools to promote the next generation of choral music enthusiasts, educators, and performers. We bring about this vision by our commitment to musical excellence and artistic innovation. The ensemble exists for the advancement and enjoyment of artful music and the education of arts patrons.

Number of Singers
24
Website
https://www.carolinachoralartists.org/
Audition Type
Auditions Required
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
James Taylor
Contact Email
executivedirector@carolinachoralartists.org
Contact Phone Number
(910) 874-1631
For Hire
Yes

North Carolina Master Chorale

North Carolina Master Chorale
Ensemble Name
North Carolina Master Chorale
Ensemble Type
Adult Mixed Voices
Musical Director
Alfred E. Sturgis
Description

Hailed by critics as Raleigh’s premier choral ensemble, the North Carolina Master Chorale consists of a 160-voice Symphonic Choir, a smaller Chamber Choir, and a Youth Choir for high school students. Founded in 1942 as the Raleigh Oratorio Society, the Master Chorale has spread exceptional choral music throughout the Triangle for over 80 years.

Website
http://www.ncmasterchorale.org/
Audition Type
Auditions Required
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
Samantha Stoudemire
Contact Email
samantha@ncmasterchorale.org
Contact Phone Number
(919)301-8022

North Carolina Master Chorale HS Youth Choir

North Carolina Master Chorale HS Youth Choir
Ensemble Name
North Carolina Master Chorale HS Youth Choir
Ensemble Type
Children’s/Youth Choruses
Musical Director
Daniel Monek
Description


The NC Master Chorale Youth Choir provides a professionally directed environment for high school musicians (grades 9-12) from across the Triangle to study, prepare, and perform choral music at the highest level. A part of the NC Master Chorale family and hosted by NC State University's Department of Performing Arts & Technology, the ensemble performs often with the NCMC Symphonic Chorus and has become a regular feature on the NC Master Chorale's annual holiday show, Joy of the Season, in Meymandi Concert Hall. Singers in the ensemble are selected by audition and represent high school choral programs and home-schooled students from across Wake, Durham, and the surrounding counties.

Number of Singers
45
Website
https://www.ncmasterchorale.org/youth
Audition Type
Auditions Required
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
Samantha Stoudemire
Contact Email
youthchoir@ncmasterchorale.org
Contact Phone Number
919-301-8022
For Hire
Yes

North Carolina Opera

North Carolina Opera
Ensemble Name
North Carolina Opera
Ensemble Type
Opera
Musical Director
Timothy Myers, artistic director
Description

North Carolina Opera is a new company formed from the merger of Opera Company of North Carolina and Capital Opera Raleigh. NCO will produce large, main-stage productions as well performances in a variety of venues across the Triangle. Audiences will hear singers of national and international renown, along with the finest talent from across the state. The new company will provide a nurturing environment for young singers, school-based performances, and listening and learning opportunities for all ages.

Website
http://www.ncopera.org/
Audition Type
Auditions Required
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
Karen Wing
Contact Email
info@ncopera.org
Contact Phone Number
(919)792-3850

Northeast Piedmont Chorale

Northeast Piedmont Chorale
Ensemble Name
Northeast Piedmont Chorale
Ensemble Type
Adult Mixed Voices
Musical Director
Cindy Edwards
Description

Northeast Piedmont Chorale performs in the northeast piedmont area of North Carolina, including Granville, Vance, Warren, Franklin and Wake counties. The Chorale presents a series of Christmas concerts and a series of spring concerts each year.

Website
http://www.npchorale.org/
Audition Type
Auditions for Voice Placement Only
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
Jackie Finegan
Contact Email
jmfinegan65@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number
919-426-8778

Oak City Sound

Oak City Sound
Ensemble Name
Oak City Sound
Ensemble Type
A Cappella, Bass Clef Ensembles, Barbershop
Musical Director
Carol Stephenson
Description

Founded in 1975, we are one of the Triangle area's longest-running a cappella choruses, performing popular songs across central NC. Contact us about performing at your community or corporate event.  We are always recruiting new singers.  We rehearse on Monday evenings starting at 6:45pm in the Cary, NC area.  Visit our website to see our current rehearsal location. 

Website
http://www.oakcitysound.org/
Audition Type
Auditions for Voice Placement Only
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
Mark Roblez
Contact Email
info@oakcitysound.org
Contact Phone Number
(321) 345-7464
For Hire
Yes

Oak City Voices

Oak City Voices
Ensemble Name
Oak City Voices
Ensemble Type
Women’s Ensembles
Musical Director
Rusty McKinney
Description

Oak City Voices is a new, women’s chorus in the Triangle area. We will be performing a richly varied repertoire from swing to folk, and from classical to contemporary. Our goal is to identify exemplary works, promote them, and embrace our love of music through song. Each concert series includes two performances at assisted living facilities free of charge, and a performance for the public, for which we charge admission. We also perform at community events as the members’ schedules allow.

Website
http://theoakcityvoices.org/
Audition Type
Auditions Not Required
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
Maria Perry, Membership Chair
Contact Email
oakcityvoices@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number
Please contact via email

Oakwood Waits

Oakwood Waits
Ensemble Name
Oakwood Waits
Ensemble Type
A Cappella, Adult Mixed Voices
Description

The Oakwood Waits are Raleigh’s original Victorian-costumed professional caroling ensemble of 17 voices, featuring since 1984 a multifaceted repertoire of carols, holiday favorites and non-seasonal vocal music for any occasion. Available for hire for private and public events, the Waits present an annual benefit concert in December, and can be seen free-of-charge in Raleigh’s Historic Oakwood neighborhood at various times during the holiday season.

Website
http://www.oakwoodwaits.org/
Audition Type
Auditions Required
Rehearsal Location
Contact Name
Lee Baker
Contact Email
oakwoodwaits@gmail.com
Contact Phone Number
(919) 576-9799
For Hire
Yes
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