Tennessee State University Music Department Choirs

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Tennessee State University Music Department Choirs Welcome to the page of the University Choir and Meistersingers of Tennessee State University!

The University Choir, directed by Dr. Angelica Dunsavage, meets for one hour each day (12:45PM-1:45PM) Monday through Thursday in Room 101A of the Performing Arts Center. All are welcome to sing and you can do so for either 1 credit or 0 credit. Just contact Dr. Dunsavage to obtain a permit to enroll in the class. Meistersingers, also directed by Dr. Dunsavage, is a select vocal ensemble that is designed to give members an experience in small-ensemble singing. Meistersingers rehearses on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:20PM-3:20PM in Room 101A of the Performing Arts Center. To schedule an audition to participate in Meistersingers, please contact Dr. Dunsavage. Participation in Meistersingers is also available for 1 credit and 0 credit. The original Meistersingers were formed in the 1940s under the direction of Dr. Eddie Goins, Professor of Voice and director of the University Choir. Only outstanding students in voice were chosen to become members. Consequently, the original Meistersingers consisted of twelve to sixteen members. They were the Ambassadors for the University, performing for special functions in the state of Tennessee as well as traveling to other states. This group continued to gain popularity for several years and in the late 1950s dissolved. After the death of Dr. Goins in 1979, the Meistersingers emerged in his memory.

10/13/2026

WE REP THAT WHITE AND BLUE
PUT ON FOR TSU!

TSU Showstoppers x C.H.M. ICE x Prof. Fripp x Cerenity

Streaming on SoundCloud NOW!
Link in bio!

Music Video- Coming 🔜📽🎬

🎶 It’s time for THE TUNE-UP! 🔧🎼Need a little extra help with music theory?Sight-reading got you fighting for your life? ...
09/17/2026

🎶 It’s time for THE TUNE-UP! 🔧🎼

Need a little extra help with music theory?

Sight-reading got you fighting for your life? 😭 Need to sharpen those aural skills or just brush up on the basics?

The Tune-Up is for YOU.

This is a judgment-free tutoring session designed to help you build confidence, strengthen your musicianship, and become a more independent musician. Come with questions. Come confused. Just come ready to learn! 💙🐯

📅 Friday, September 18
⏰ Session 1: 9:00–10:30 AM
⏰ Session 2: 12:00–1:30 PM
📍 Recital Hall, PAC
📲 Scan the QR code to sign up!

TSU… we’re looking for the next voices. 👀🎶🐯Classical. Gospel. R&B. Pop. Musical Theatre.Whatever your sound is, bring it...
08/13/2026

TSU… we’re looking for the next voices. 👀🎶🐯

Classical. Gospel. R&B. Pop. Musical Theatre.
Whatever your sound is, bring it.

Audition for the EMMY Award-winning Tennessee State University Choral Program and find your place in the Meistersingers, University Choir, or Showstoppers.

📅 Wednesday, August 19
⏰ 5:30–8:30 PM
📍 Performing Arts Center | Choir Room

Can’t make it? We’ll work with you. Scan the QR code or contact Prof. Fripp for an appointment.

New year. New voices. Let’s work. 🔥

🐅 TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIRS ARE AUDITIONING! 🎶Are you ready to find your place in a tradition of excellence?Whet...
07/01/2026

🐅 TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY CHOIRS ARE AUDITIONING! 🎶

Are you ready to find your place in a tradition of excellence?

Whether you're an experienced singer or just looking for a musical home, there's a place for you in the TSU University Choirs!

✨ Perform with award-winning ensembles
🏆 Contribute to award-winning project
🎼 Learn from a 4-time GRAMMY-nominated director
🎤 Grow as a musician, leader, and artist
💙 Become part of the TSU Choir family

📹 Video Auditions Due: Friday, July 31

🎶 In-Person Auditions:
📅 August 19 & 20
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 TSU Performing Arts Center- Choir Room

⚠️ Audition early! Scholarship funds are limited.

Scan the QR code to learn more and submit your audition.

🎓Congratulations to our 2026 grads!!🎓As you all are leaving the school remember you will always be apart of this family!...
05/11/2026

🎓Congratulations to our 2026 grads!!🎓

As you all are leaving the school remember you will always be apart of this family! You all are so talented and gifted individuals who will go out into the world and do amazing things! We love you choir fam!! 💙

Special message from Prof:

Thank you all so much for the legacy of excellence you’ve left. I am beyond proud of each one of you, and I can’t wait to see you take over the world.

-Love, Prof 🫶🏾❤️🫂

Our spring showcase, The Stoplight Lounge, was a MOVIE!!!! Thank you to everyone for your support!!!A special shoutout t...
04/28/2026

Our spring showcase, The Stoplight Lounge, was a MOVIE!!!! Thank you to everyone for your support!!!

A special shoutout to-

Choreographers-

Music Director and Lead Arranger- .3ra

Musicians- The TSU Jazz Collegians, James Dunn, and Kenny Jackson

Artist Spotlight- .luv.teo

Videography and Photography-
🎬 📸

To the founder of The Showstoppers, Ms. Diana K. Poe and the very first Showstopper, Toii Walker, thank you for the legacy you've created and for coming to our encore performance and pouring into us. Also, to , one of the OGs of Showstoppers, thank you so much for your consistent and unwavering support.

Once a Showstopper, ALWAYS a SHOWSTOPPER!
🫶🏾❤️👏🏾

04/23/2026

Anyways… Come to the show tonight ! 🤍💙

🎶Wait- do you even like jazz? Cause....if you don't like jazz, ima just turn it offffff....🎶This Thursday, our opening ...
04/20/2026

🎶Wait- do you even like jazz? Cause....if you don't like jazz, ima just turn it offffff....🎶

This Thursday, our opening acts and Artist Spotlight will feature-

luv.teo

Two acts. One night only.

📍 TSU Cox Lewis Theatre
🗓 April 23rd | 7PM
🎟 FREE

Don't meet us there, BEAT US THERE!

GET GEEKED! GET GEEKED! IT'S TSU CHOIR WEEK!!!!!Want to be a part of the legacy of excellence?!?!?TSU, this is your chan...
04/20/2026

GET GEEKED! GET GEEKED! IT'S TSU CHOIR WEEK!!!!!

Want to be a part of the legacy of excellence?!?!?

TSU, this is your chance! Come out and audition for The University Choir, The Meistersingers, and The Showstoppers! Did we mention scholarships are available?!?!?!

Sign-up for your audition today!

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3500 John A. Merritt Boulevard
Nashville, TN
37209

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+15709859646

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