Reformed in 2012 in honor of former faculty and accomplished choral arranger Bernell Hales, the 24-28 member U Chamber Choir maintains the high choral standards he set in his twenty years at the U. The choir covers a wide range of repertoire and sty...  more Reformed in 2012 in honor of former faculty and accomplished choral arranger Bernell Hales, the 24-28 member U Chamber Choir maintains the high choral standards he set in his twenty years at the U. The choir covers a wide range of repertoire and styles, especially focusing on those that push choral music into new, exciting arenas. The U Chamber Choir performs numerous works by conductor Barlow Bradford, an active composer and arranger, as well as private commissions by other renowned composers. The Chamber Choir often collaborates with other ensembles, both from the School of Music and off campus, including Dr. Bradford’s professional choir, the Utah Chamber Artists. Students in the U Chamber Choir participate in the highest quality choral experience, advancing their vocal technique, knowledge of choral repertoire and musicianship. The choirs under Dr. Bradford’s direction are known for their beauty of tone, musical nuance, and clear, ringing sound  less

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists perform "Vere Languores" by Tomas Luis da Victoria at their Cathedral Collage Concert on September 20, 2011 in the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. Truly He Himself bore our griefs, and He Himself ca...  moreBarlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists perform "Vere Languores" by Tomas Luis da Victoria at their Cathedral Collage Concert on September 20, 2011 in the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. Truly He Himself bore our griefs, and He Himself carried our sorrows; by His wounds we are healed. Sweet cross, sweet nails, sweetly bearing the weight, you alone were worthy to bear the King of heaven and the Lord.  

Premiere performance: Saturday, May 21, 2011 (Notre Dame de Namur University) (Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Daniel Cerutti) Palo Alto High School Concert Singers, Las Positas Community College Chamber Singers, and the California State University, ...  morePremiere performance: Saturday, May 21, 2011 (Notre Dame de Namur University) (Dedicated to the memory of Dr. Daniel Cerutti) Palo Alto High School Concert Singers, Las Positas Community College Chamber Singers, and the California State University, East Bay Choral Union (The East Bay Singers and Oratorio Society), Buddy James, conductor Palo Alto High School Concert Choir, Michael Najar, director Las Positas College Chamber Choir, Robert Lappa, director  

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists perform "The Spheres" by Ola Gjeilo at their college concert "Crossings" at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City, September 23, 2014.

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists sing "Magnificat" by Arvo Part for their 2009 Spring Collage Concert at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. Photography by Dallas Graham from UCA's 2008 European Tour.

Barlow Bradford and the Utah Chamber Artists perform Alf Houkam's "Rune of Hospitality" at their 2009 Collage Concert in the Cathedral of the Madeline in Salt Lake City with Todd Woodbury on guitar. "I saw a stranger yestereen I put food in the eating...  moreBarlow Bradford and the Utah Chamber Artists perform Alf Houkam's "Rune of Hospitality" at their 2009 Collage Concert in the Cathedral of the Madeline in Salt Lake City with Todd Woodbury on guitar. "I saw a stranger yestereen I put food in the eating place drink in the drinking place music in the listening place And in the sacred name of the Triune He blessed myself and my house my cattle and my dear ones And the lark said in her song often often often Goes the Christ in stranger's guise often often often Goes the Christ in stranger's guise"  less

This 12-member performs vocal jazz, madrigals, and pop a cappella, etc., and is available for smaller venues around campus and the immediate Fayetteville area. An additional scholarship is offered to people who are successfully placed in the group. Membe...  moreThis 12-member performs vocal jazz, madrigals, and pop a cappella, etc., and is available for smaller venues around campus and the immediate Fayetteville area. An additional scholarship is offered to people who are successfully placed in the group. Membership in MU Chorale is required  

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists perform "O Sacrum Convivium" by Vytautas Miškinis at their 2011 Collage Concert "Chant & Contemplation" at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. The song is preceded by a chant from the liber usualis. ...  moreBarlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists perform "O Sacrum Convivium" by Vytautas Miškinis at their 2011 Collage Concert "Chant & Contemplation" at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City. The song is preceded by a chant from the liber usualis. O sacred banquet, wherein Christ is received; the memorial of his passion is renewed; the soul is filled with grace; and a pledge of future glory is given to us. (Alleluia)  

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists sing "Tota Pulchra Es" by Ola Gjeilo at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as part of their 2011 Collage Concert "Chant and Contemplation" You are all beautiful, Mary, and the original stain (of sin...  moreBarlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists sing "Tota Pulchra Es" by Ola Gjeilo at the Cathedral of the Madeleine in Salt Lake City as part of their 2011 Collage Concert "Chant and Contemplation" You are all beautiful, Mary, and the original stain (of sin) is not in you. Your clothing is white as snow, and your face is like the sun. You are all beautiful Mary, and the original stain (of sin) is not in you You are the glory of Jerusalem, you are the joy of Israel, you give honour to our people You are all beautiful, Mary.  less

Barlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists sing his arrangement of "Star Candles" (music by Michael Head, words by Margaret Rose) The sun's in his cradle, The bird's in her nest, The Shepherds are calling The lambs home to rest. Go, sleep little Je...  moreBarlow Bradford's Utah Chamber Artists sing his arrangement of "Star Candles" (music by Michael Head, words by Margaret Rose) The sun's in his cradle, The bird's in her nest, The Shepherds are calling The lambs home to rest. Go, sleep little Jesus! The wind's riding by To set all the candles Alight in the sky. A candle for Kingship, Sweet laughter it brings And mirth's golden music, The riches of Kings. Go sleep little Jesus! The wind's riding by To set all the candles Alight in the sky But oh! in the skytop Up there I can see A cross, it's shining, It's shining on thee, Go sleep, little Jesus! The wind's riding by To set all the candles Alight in the sky. "Star Candles" is available on the compact disc Joyous Day! distributed through Clarion Records. For purchase info, visit www.UtahChamberartists.org  less