The University Singers have
a long and distinguished reputation as one of the finest collegiate
vocal ensembles in the United States. The Singers have performed
for numerous national choral conventions including the American
Choral Director’s Association, the Music Teachers National
Association and the Music Educators National Conference. They
have also made appearances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic
Orchestra under the direction of Zubin Mehta and Carlo Maria
Giulini, the Pacific Symphony Orchestra under the baton of
Carl St.Clair and the Boston Pops Orchestra under the baton
of Keith Lockhart.
The Chamber Choir of Cal State Fullerton
is a select chamber ensemble. In recent years, the ensemble
has become nationally recognized as a premier collegiate vocal
ensemble. They have performed for numerous choral conventions
including the Pacific Southwest Intercollegiate Association
and the American Choral Directors Association. The group has
joined with the University Singers performing with the Hollywood
Bowl Orchestra and the Pacific Symphony Orchestra among others.
Recently, they have toured to Italy, Germany and Spain.
John Alexander has served as director of
the University Singers since 1994 as well as the Chamber Choir.
His achievements as a masterful interpreter of the musical
score have been demonstrated in his 28-year history as artistic
director and conductor one of America’s major professional
choirs, the Pacific Chorale of Southern California. In addition
to his professional conducting career, Alexander is professor
of music and director of choral studies at California State
University, Fullerton.
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