Musical Theatre Student Organizations
Carthage has more than 130 student groups and organizations through which students can get involved, explore possible careers, meet other students, work closely with faculty advisors, and perform community service. See a full list of Carthage student organizations on The Harbor, our website for student organizations. The following student organizations are popular with musical theatre students.
Alpha Psi Omega
Alpha Psi Omega is an honors society for students interested in theatre. Membership is based on a student’s departmental GPA and the amount of theater classes taken. Alpha Psi Omega students participate in theatre activities and events throughout the year and encourage each other to learn more about theatre inside and outside of Carthage.
Merely Players
The Merely Players are Carthage College’s only improv comedy troupe. They regularly put on shows for college students to keep them laughing. They are entirely student-run and have been going strong for 27 years. Merely Players hold open auditions to join once a semester and have no limit on how many members they will take. If you are interested in joining Merely Players, please contact them via Facebook, Twitter, and/or email.
Carthacords
Carthachords is the official treble a cappella group at Carthage College. Founded in 2011, they enjoy singing a wide variety of a cappella music and showcasing their talents with campus and community performances. Past concerts include “Miss ConJEANiality,” a denim-themed affair, and “Pajammin’,” an a cappella PJ party for the books. This group is seriously dedicated to musicianship, fun, and friendship.
Carthage Music Ensembles
Carthage Chorale
The Carthage Chorale is a mixed ensemble that welcomes singers of a wide range of abilities and experiences. The chorale provides music for Chapel services and other College-wide events and is also active as a concert ensemble. The Carthage Chorale has participated in the Christmas Festival, the Annual Weston Noble Concert, Family Weekend Worship Service, and other events. It is directed by Dr. Peter Dennee, Associate Professor of Music at Carthage. Approximately two-thirds of the ensemble consists of non-music majors. In its mission to reach out to every member of the Carthage community, the Carthage Chorale explores a diverse body of repertoire that ranges from the Western art music tradition to African-American spirituals to musical theatre. New members are welcome. To inquire about trying out for the Carthage Chorale, contact Dr. Dennee.
The Carthage Choir
Carthage boasts the nation’s second-oldest touring college choir. It has visited all corners of the continental United States and tours Europe every three years.
The Carthage Treble Choir
The 40-voice Carthage Treble Choir, under the direction of Dr. Peter Dennee, sings music from all genres of choral music for female voices. The choir performs on and off campus and has performed in Washington, D.C.; Baltimore; Bratislava; Dresden; Prague, and Vienna.
The Lincoln Chamber Singers
A select group of singers performing music suitable for a small performance ensemble, and in a wide variety of styles both classical and contemporary.