Hayes School of Music

No rehearsal on Feb. 12! New members have one more chance to join by registering before - and attending - the Feb. 19 rehearsal. 

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. DaVaughn L. Miller, Associate Professor of Music (Gospel Choir and Choral Ensembles)! A two-time App State alum, Dr. Miller has conducted the App State Gospel Choir in prior years and and now conducts the Gospel Choir, Appalachian Chorale, and Glee Club. 

Spring 2024 will begin with final rehearsals of Carl Orff's Carmina Burana for a February performance! Rehearsals will then focus on music for the Spring performance. We have had record interest in the Appalachian Chorale this year, with up to 110 people who may be joining us. When you arrive on the 2nd floor in our usual area, you may find us singing in more than one room for some rehearsals. 

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. 

• Conductor: Dr. DaVaughn Miller
• Rehearsal Times: 7:00-9:00pm on Mondays beginning January 22. The ensemble follows the Appalachian State University semester schedule. 
  • Please come to the first rehearsal by 6:45 in order to complete the photo/video/audio release. You can preview the form here. Concerts will be live-streamed on the Hayes School of Music website.
  • Appalachian Chorale members may park between 6:30-7:00 on Mondays without needing a parking pass or receiving a ticket. 
  • Date(s): Mondays 1/22/24 - 4/29/24. No rehearsal March 11 (Spring Break).
  • Concerts are Friday, February 10 at 7:00pm (Carmina Burana) and Tuesday, April 30 at 8:00pm.
• Location: Room 214 of the Broyhill Music Center
• Price: 
  • App State students' participation is part of their college tuition. 
  • Our current price for community members to participate is $75.00 per semester. 
    • For need-based pricing options, see "Pricing and Payment" below. 
• Participants are expected to attend all rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and performances.
• A syllabus will be provided by the first rehearsal.
• High school students (14-18) may join with the approval of the App Chorale director. Interested high school students should email Dr. DaVaughn Miller (millerdl@appstate.edu) for permission prior to registration. 

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

App State students (all majors), to have this class counted as one of your courses, you will need to register for Appalachian Chorale (MUS 1109) through Appalnet. For questions about registering as an App State student, contact the music office at music@appstate.edu.

Community Member Registration and Payment Link:

https://appstate.irisregistration.com/Form/AppChoraleSpring24

Registration Tips

• If asked for a code, enter AppChoraleSpring24.
• For technical help with Iris Registration forms, please contact Carey Driskell (driskellc@appstate.edu, (828) 262-2942) in the Office of Conference and Event Services.
• See "Pricing and Payment" below for more about the pricing options. 
• For participants under 18 (accepted only with prior permission of instructor), a parent or guardian must fill out the Youth Form before the first rehearsal.

Pricing and Payment

The Hayes School of Music and the Community Music School welcome you to the Appalachian Chorale and request your help in making this program sustainable!  Our current price for community members to participate is $75.00 per semester. 

Opening this college course to community members costs the Hayes School of Music, Community Music School, and App State $150 per participant. Providing a meaningful and focused experience for a class of this size takes additional work and supplies beyond that budgeted for the regular college class in areas such as sheet music, assistants, pianist(s), faculty, staff, and administration. For comparison, tuition for an App State student taking this class for credit is $224.

We ask each community participant to pay $75 in order to help support these costs.

We are still testing a model in which scholarships for group programs are available based on the honor system. During registration, much like last semester, you will be able to select a payment amount from the options below:

• Pay $150 - Cover all costs for your participation (thank you!)
• Pay $75 - Suggested contribution per person
• Pay $25 - Need-based pricing option

Participants needing the full amount waived due to financial need should (1) complete the registration form up until the final payment screen, then (2) email asucommunitymusic@appstate.edu to request that the full cost be waived.  Currently, no application or details are needed for this.  After we remove the fee, you will need to return to the form and complete your registration. 

In general, Appalachian State University now charges for parking before 7:00pm; however, Appalachian Chorale participants parking in lots near the Broyhill Music Center (Broyhill, Schaefer, or Peacock lots) after 6:30 on Mondays will not need a parking pass nor receive a parking ticket. This is to allow members time to find parking and get settled before the 7:00 start time. This exception is just for App Chorale and does not apply to other days and times of the week.