Lamar University Chorus



The vocal music department at Lamar University consists of three different performing ensembles: A Cappella Choir, Grand Chorus and Cardinal Singers. Membership in these organizations is open to all students regardless of their academic discipline. Scholarships are available for vocal music majors and for participation in A Cappella Choir and Cardinal Singers.

James Han, D.M.A., is the director of choral activities at Lamar University. For scholarship audition information, or questions concerning the Lamar choral ensembles, please contact Dr. Han at (409) 880-7189 or jhan@my.lamar.edu.


A Cappella Choir

The A Cappella Choir is designed to provide students with a musical experience of the highest caliber, representing choral works of all periods of music history. The ensemble is the primary laboratory course for those students planning a career in vocal music performance and choral music. In addition to performing the Lamarissimo holiday concert in December, the A Cappella Choir holds one major performance each semester and makes several appearances each year throughout the community. The A Cappella Choir totals approximately fifty students, and membership is by audition only.


Grand Chorus

The Grand Chorus provide students with the opportunity to perform a large, major choral work each semester. The Grand Chorus total approximately sixty-five students.


Cardinal Singers

The Cardinal Singers is a show choir consisting of twelve singers with instrumental accompaniment. This group performs popular music and jazz routines. The Cardinal Singers is the primary public relations ensemble for the university, performing for schools, civic clubs, church functions and conventions. The Cardinal Singers present a Lamarissimo concert each spring.


Honors and Accolades:

  • 2008 Invited Chorus, National Collegiate Choral Organization Conference, Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music
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  • 2007 Invited Chorus, Texas Music Educators Association Conference
  • 2007 Invited Chorus, IV Festival Internacional De Coros, Panama

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