University of Wisconsin Parkside: Master Singers

08/31/2026

A heads up that Master Singers will resume a bit later than usual this semester. We will see you at 7PM on Monday, September 14th! New singers may arrive to sing for Dr. Kinchen between 6:00-6:30PM. No preparation needed, no prior experience required.

05/10/2026

Here's the teeniest sneak peak of our dress rehearsal this evening. Lots of exciting things happening, and you'll have two chances to be a part of it. Hope to see you at University of Wisconsin-Parkside Presents:Wynton Marsalis' Abyssinian Mass !

02/03/2026

Rehearsals begin tonight at 7PM for the Abyssinian Mass. Look forward to seeing everyone there!

01/25/2026

Good afternoon, Master Singers and friends of Master Singers!
Rehearsals resume Monday ,February 2nd at 7PM in the choir room of the Rita. So stay warm at home tomorrow!

If you are new to us, come a little before rehearsal and Dr. Kinchen will hear you sing.Make a right past the box office, and the choir room will be the first hall on the left.
If you'd like to bring a friend, or are thinking about trying us out, this is a great, low stakes opportunity to do so. We welcome singers with all levels of experience. Everyone needs a community, and we'd love for you to be a part of ours!

If you'd like to let Dr. Kinchen know you'll be coming, you may email him at [email protected]

On the docket this semester: the Abyssinian Mass makes a return! This will be performed in conjunction with Parkside's own Jazz Band.

09/08/2025

Rehearsals resume tonight at 7PM!
On the docket this semester: Glenn Burleigh's Nguzo Saba Suite.

We welcome all returning members, and hope to see many new faces as well.

If you're coming to us for the first time, please arrive to the choir room in the Rita Tallent Picken building a little early for Dr. Kinchen to hear you. Enter the double doors just after the box office, and then it will be the first hallway on the left.

You don't need to prepare anything, this isn't a pass/fail audition. We have among us seasoned and vocational singers, but also those who've had their very first choral experiences with us, or who have been away from singing for a time, but wish to come back... and everything in between! We look forward to seeing anyone who is excited to learn and grow with us in the pursuit of musical excellence.

04/30/2025

01/14/2025

2 more weeks until we're back in action!
Rehearsals resume Monday January 27th at 7PM (NOT February 3rd, as I previously stated). See you all then.

12/16/2024

That's a wrap on the Fall 2024 semester! We had a full weekend of performances with wonderful, engaged audiences. Thank you, we appreciate you!
Then, last night, a contingent of UW-Parkside singers joined Festival Arts of Antioch for their performance of the Christmas Portion of Messiah. We had a blast singing with you!
We'll see everyone next semester. Rehearsals resume Monday, January 27th at 7PM. Stay tuned for more information.
P.S. if you have Messiah photos to share, please send them our way! Would love to share them.

*edited to correct our next rehearsal date.