Interested in singing? If so, Sacramento State’s Choral Club, consisting of more than 125 members always has room for more.

With three different choirs there’s a niche for every singer. These choirs include the University Choir, Concert Choir, and Chamber Choir, which all meet on different days and times.

While the club may seem intimidating, it is not only for professional singers or music majors. The club would like students who can sight-read and have an ear for music, but Don Kendrick, director of choral activities, said students can learn the essentials and grow through the club. After interested students meet with Kendrick, he will discuss with them which choir is best for their voice.

“They meet with me and I listen to their voice to find out what part they would sing in the choir (soprano, alto, tenor or bass),” Kendrick said. “You just have to have a good choral ensemble voice and be able to read music enough to keep up in class. We help the students to learn their music and to become successful in the class.”

Tina Breshears, a member of the club, said she loves how the Choral Club is a place “not only to work hard, meet people, grow individually, and gain great experiences and opportunities,” but to also have fun doing something that all of the members are passionate about.

Club meetings are held according to a set schedule. Members attend these meetings as they would any other class.

“We begin with a warm up consisting of vocalizing and stretches and then go to work on the pieces we are currently working on, taking breaks to discuss items of business,” Breshears said.

Ramsey Kouri, another member of the club, said that there are other aspects covered during the meetings.

“We also leave time to address issues as well as some of the club goals,” Kouri said.

The Choral Club has many goals set in hopes of benefiting the group. Although the club must address topics such as funding, they never lose sight of the passion that brings the students together.

“The basic goals of our club are based around the unity and musical growth of the individual ensembles as well as the choral department as a whole,” Breshears said.

Breshears said that the club’s immediate and long-term goals coincide with each other and they mainly focus on their love of singing.

Those interested in joining the club can contact Kendrick at: [email protected].

Kayla Maciel can be reached at [email protected]