The Matador Singers

Professor Karl Dent, Conductor
Andrew Kreckmann, Assistant Conductor
Rossana Ardilla, Choral Secretary

The Texas Tech University Matador Singers (formerly the Men's Chorus) was originally established in 2000 as a musical outlet for all Tech men who enjoy the camaraderie of choral singing, performing a wide variety of musical styles, including classical works, spirituals, folksongs, barbershop, jazz standards, opera choruses, and spirit songs. Through the fine leadership of former directors Dr. Michael Marcades and Dr. John Hollins, the men developed into a respected School of Music ensemble. In recent years the ensemble served as the opera chorus in the TTU Music Theatre's production of Mozart's Die Zauberflöte, performed at various community and campus events, and was featured at the TTU College of Visual and Performing Arts Gala presentation "A Night on Broadway," at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas.

Now under the direction of Professor Karl Dent; assisted by accompanist, Dr. Mayumi Matzen, graduate assistant Andrew Kreckmann, and choral assistant Rossana Ardila the, Matador Singers has expanded its membership to 50 singers, and has renewed its vision to support the University as a fine choral ensemble singing artistically performed arrangements of artistic, accessible and entertaining music. This mission as "singing ambassadors" for the University is gaining success and recognition for this fine organization. Chancellor Kent Hance has recently stated "I am proud of these men" and has acclaimed their contribution as "outstanding."

The Matador Singers has gained substantial recognition at the University and community levels performing in numerous events. For the past three years, the Matador Singers performed The National Anthem at the TTU football game, earning the distinctive honor as the first TTU choral organization to be invited to sing for this level of event.

Photo by Josh Barron

Matador Singers – Fall 2011 Schedule (as of 9/8/11)

Fri, September 9	Matador Singers Retreat - Covenant Presbyterian Church, 2-9 pm
Mon, September 19	CVPA Season of the Arts Gala - The Legacy, 7pm
Fri, September 23	Kaleidoscope Concert, Hemmle Recital Hall, 8pm
Fri, September 30	Middle School Men's Choral Festival, Choir Room, 12:30-2:30 pm
Sat, October 14	High School Men's Choral Festival, Choir Room, 12:30-2:30 pm
Sat, October 15	National Anthem, TTU Football Game, Jones Stadium
Fri, October 27	Fall Concert, Hemmle Recital Hall, 8pm
Mon, December 5	MATADOR CHRISTMAS Concert, The Legacy, 8pm

Membership

Membership in the Matador Singers is open by audition to all registered male TTU students who have choral singing experience, who enjoy the fellowship of male singers, and who wish to serve the University as "singing ambassadors."

The men rehearse in the School of Music's Choral Rehearsal Hall (M01) on M-W-F, 2:00-2:50, and register under the course number MUEN 3101-207 (undergraduate credit) or MUEN 5101-207 (graduate credit) – one credit hour. Please click on News & Events for more information on auditions.

Prospective members should contact:
Karl Dent, Professor of Music
karl.dent@ttu.edu