UT Singers
The UT Singers are the oldest vocal ensemble on the University of Tennessee campus, with a legacy dating back to 1946. 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 2026 – 2027 season!
Eligibility
- Graduate student members: Must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Undergraduate student members: Must maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.75. Any member whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.75 will have one semester to raise it above the minimum requirement. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the ensemble.
- 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
- Online Audition Submission: Submit your audition video using the Video Submission Form by July 31.
- In-Person Auditions: We highly encourage the submission of an online audition. In-person auditions will be scheduled on a case-by-case basis.
Course Information: MUEN 320 (Monday/Wednesday 3:00-5:00 PM)
Questions? Contact Andrea Markowitz Gantte at [email protected].
UT Singers Recordings
Rocky Top, arr. Gantte
National Anthem, arr. Smith and Clark
Orange Colored Sky, arr. Sharon – Ella Robinson, soloist
A Nightengale Sang in Berkeley Square, arr. Puerling
The Tennessee Waltz, arr. Gantte
Perfect, arr. Gantte – Gabby Miller and Carson Teel, soloists
Birds of a Feather, arr. Gantte – Kilmeny Sproles, soloist
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.