Hayes School of Music

Appalachian Chorale has reached capacity for community members, but we welcome you to join the waitlist!

• Waitlist: Community members interested in joining App Chorale this Fall or in the future, please complete the CMS Waitlist Form. If a spot becomes available, we will open the Iris Registration link to individuals in the order that they completed the waitlist form. The waitlist also helps us to notify you when the next semester's registration opens, so you can be among the first to register for any program!  
• Walk-up registrations/participants are not accepted this season. Before heading to rehearsal, please ensure you have fully registered in Iris (you will immediately receive messages titled "Informational Email" and/or "Payment Receipt" if successful).

Appalachian Chorale is a joint program between the Hayes School of Music and the Community Music School! App State students must register through Appalnet.

The Appalachian Chorale is a large choral ensemble open to all students, faculty, and members of the High Country community, with no audition required. The Chorale provides an opportunity for musical growth and enjoyment through the rehearsal and performance of choral masterworks. Any interested singer who can read music and carry their part in four-part harmony is encouraged to join.

The Appalachian Chorale is directed by Dr. Jordan Shomper, Assistant Professor and Director of Choral Activities in the Hayes School of Music at Appalachian State University. He also conducts the University Singers and teaches courses in conducting, choral methods, and choral literature.

Program Information

The ensemble is currently capped at 30 community members (= non-App State students) due to room capacity and safety reasons. This will be the first 30 non-student individuals to have completed registration and payment in the Iris form. Walk-up registrations/participants are not accepted this season. Before heading to rehearsal, please ensure you have fully registered in Iris (you will immediately receive messages titled "Informational Email" and/or "Payment Receipt" if successful). The form will automatically stop accepting entries when the cap is reached. The registration link is available further down this page. 

The registration period for Appalachian Chorale is in August and January of each year. Visit this page at those times to join the Appalachian Chorale.

Community members will register for the Appalachian Chorale through the Community Music School. App State students must register through Appalnet.

• Age: 18-adult (age 14-17 with prior permission of App Chorale director)
• Experience: Any interested singer who can read music and carry their part in four-part harmony is encouraged to join.
• Instructor: Dr. Jordan Shomper
• Time: 7:00-9:00pm
• Dates: Mondays, August 18 - December 1, 2025
  • No class on September 1st or October 13th
  • Concert Date: November 18th, 8:00pm, Rosen Concert Hall
• App Chorale follows the Appalachian State University semester schedule.
• Location: Broyhill Music Center, Room 214 (This is in the back corner of the 2nd floor across from the elevators.)
• Price: $150 (tuition assistance available - see updated process below)

Additional Information:

• A syllabus will be provided.
• Participants are expected to attend all rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
• High school students 14 and up may join with the approval of the App Chorale director. Interested high school students should email Dr. Jordan Shomper (shomperjm@appstate.edu) for permission prior to registration. 

Looking for a choral opportunity for youth ages 7-14? Join the Appalachian Youth Chorale!