Purdue-Fort Wayne Choral & Vocal Studies

05/01/2026

Our three choirs had an excellent final rehearsal Wednesday evening for tonight's concert, "From Sea to Shining Sea: Choral Music of the United States." It begins at 7:30 p.m. in Auer Auditorium. The ticket office line can be long, so we suggest arriving early to reduce the risk of missing the first song. It will be the final PFW concert for our director, Dr. William Sauerland, because he has accepted a new position in California. We hope you will attend this wonderful concert!

04/21/2026

After seven years of choral leadership at PFW, Dr. Sauerland has accepted the position of Associate Professor of Music Education at Chapman University. Let's all help find a new, wonderful choral director for the 2026-2027 school year.

Visiting Assistant Professor in Music/Director of Choral Studies

02/17/2026

A few photos from tonight's concert, "Music for Reflection," taken by Prof. Peggy Farlow.

02/15/2026

Tomorrow's choir concert is FREE! Join us at 7:30 PM at First Wayne Street Church!

The “Music for Reflection” concert is on Monday, Feb. 16 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and features talented voices, and one of downtown Fort Wayne’s most treasured instruments.

01/26/2026

With campus closed tomorrow (Monday, January 26), all choir rehearsals are cancelled tomorrow.

WEATHER ALERT: The campus (including Indiana University Fort Wayne) will be closed on Monday, January 26, due to freezing temperatures and wind chill.

All classes capable of meeting online or scheduled to meet online are expected to continue uninterrupted. Students should check with their instructors for additional information. Employees will work remotely.

All on-campus events and activities are canceled.

Unless otherwise notified, normal campus operations will resume on Tuesday, January 27.

12/11/2025

The Purdue Fort Wayne School of Music's live stream of Monday night's Home for the Holidays concert is available for replay.

Monday December 8th, 20257:30 p.m.Auer Performance HallDr. Kevin McMahon, conductorDr. William Sauerland, conductorUniversity & Community OrchestraDr. Kevin ...

12/10/2025

Fort Wayne's public radio station will broadcast an audio recording of Monday night's Home for the Holidays concert at 6 p.m. Saturday, December 13.

WBOI is celebrating the holiday season in a new way this year: we’re bringing Purdue Fort Wayne’s holiday tradition to northeast Indiana.

12/09/2025

Great photos of last night's Home for the Holiday's concert from PFW's professional staff photographer, Jim Whitcraft!

12/07/2025

Our musicians had a wonderful "dress" (run-through) rehearsal last night for tomorrow's Home for the Holidays concert. You won't want to miss it!

You'll hear all three of our choirs (at times combined into a single, huge chorus), the PFW University & Community Orchestra, plus the PFW Jazz Band and Clarinet, Flute and Piano Ensembles.

The concert starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 in Auer Performance Hall of the PFW Music Center. Because it's our most popular concert of the academic year, the line at the ticket office can be long. If you don't want to miss a note, we recommend buying your tickets online at https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/Buy.asp?EventID=354759 # or arriving as early as possible to join the queue at the ticket office.

To whet your appetite, here are a few photos from rehearsals last night and Dec. 1.

12/07/2025

Our musicians has a wonderful "dress" (run-through) rehearsal last night for tomorrow's Home for the Holidays concert. You won't want to miss it!

You'll hear all three of our choirs (at times combined into a single, huge chorus), the PFW University & Community Orchestra, plus the PFW Jazz Band and Clarinet, Flute and Piano Ensembles.

The concert starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 8 in Auer Performance Hall of the PFW Music Center. Because it's our most popular concert of the academic year, the line at the ticket office can be long. If you don't want to miss a note, we recommend buying your tickets online at https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2new/Buy.asp?EventID=354759 # or arriving as early as possible to join the queue at the ticket office.

To whet your appetite, here are a few photos from rehearsals last night and Dec. 1.