Hayes School of Music

Appalachian Chorale has reached capacity and is no longer accepting Fall registrations.

CANCELLATION - Our Monday 8/19 rehearsal is CANCELED due to instructor illness. Registered participants, check your email for more info coming soon. We look forward to singing with you next week!

• App Chorale is FULL as of Monday, August 19 at 10:30am. Both student and community categories have reached their cap. Although we wish we could allow everyone to join, it was necessary to cap the class due to room capacity and safety reasons. 
• Waitlist: Community members wishing to join a waitlist for this Fall, please complete this brief Google Form: Group Program Waitlist. If a spot becomes available, we will open the Iris Registration link to individuals in the order that they completed the Google Form. That form also allows you to request an email when Spring registration opens, so you can be among the first to register for any program next semester!  
• 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 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. 

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.

Good news about parking! App State no longer requires a parking pass for 5-7pm, so participants can arrive early without concerns about parking or tickets.

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

• Conductor: Dr. DaVaughn Miller
• Time: Mondays 7:00-9:00pm
• Date(s): Mondays 8/19/24 - 12/2/24
  • Concert dates and times will be shared before or on the first day of class. A syllabus will be provided.
  • First rehearsal (8/19) is CANCELED due to instructor illness
  • No rehearsal September 2 (Labor Day) and October 14 (Fall Break).
  • App Chorale follows the Appalachian State University semester schedule.
• 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.
• Please arrive early to the first rehearsal to fill out the required Photo/Video/Sound Release Form, which will be necessary in order to participate in the ensemble. As an official App State class/ensemble, the Appalachian Chorale will appear in live-streams, App State promotional photos, etc.. 
• 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!