UT Singers
The UT Singers are the oldest vocal ensemble on the University of Tennessee campus, with a legacy dating back to 1952. What began as a choral group under the direction of John Carl Tegnell has transformed into a cutting-edge, mixed-voice contemporary a cappella group. Over the decades, they’ve evolved with the times—moving from choral to show choir, jazz, and now a cappella—always staying at the forefront of vocal performance. They’ve toured across the state, the nation, and the world, sharing stages with legends like Tennessee Ernie Ford and Lynn Anderson. Honored in 1963 by the Tennessee General Assembly as the state’s official Musical Ambassadors, they represent the heart, soul, and sound of UT – past, present, and future.
Eligibility & Audition Information
Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 – 2026 season!
Eligibility
- Graduate student members: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Undergraduate student members: Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7, as well as a minimum 3.0 in music classes (if a music major).
- All majors are welcome! You do not need to be in another choral ensemble to join or be a music major.
- Scholarships are available for UT Singers.
Audition Options
For the 2025 – 2026 season, you can audition in-person or virtually.
- Virtual Auditions: Submit your audition video using the Video Submission Form by August 1. For those wishing to audition in-person, please submit the In-Person Audition Application by August 1 and select an audition time in the In-Person Audition Sign-Up Sheet. In-person auditions will take place on August 15, from 10 AM – 12 PM.
- In-Person Auditions: Complete the In-Person Application Form by August 1. Choose your time slot on the In-Person Audition Sign-Up Sheet. Auditions take place on August 15 between 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Course Information: MUEN 320 (Monday/Wednesday 3:00-5:25 PM)
Questions? Contact Andrea Markowitz Gantte at [email protected].
Meet our Directors
Founding Dean Jeffrey Pappas and Professor Andrea Markowitz Gantte, a UT alumna and accomplished music educator, co-direct UT Singers. Together, they bring decades of experience in choral performance, education, and leadership to the ensemble – blending classical training with contemporary vocal artistry to inspire the next generation of performers.