Lights, camera . . . show design, scripts, musical arrangements, choreography, tour plans, budgets, publicity and promotion, costumes, set, library maintenance . . . action!

Out of breath? Welcome to the world of Ball State University Singers company manager Meghan Reiser, ’08, who helps run the entire operation. The Chicago native came to Ball State to pursue her dream of a career in event planning. Says Reiser, an organizational communications major, she never anticipated how much relevant career experience she’d gain by nurturing her passion for music as a cast member of the University Singers.

“I already have so much event-planning experience that will help build my resume. University Singers is a completely student-run organization. It comes with a lot of responsibility . . . but it’s a lot of fun, too!”

When it comes to being a non-music major involved in a musical organization, Reiser is among the norm. The University Singers includes singers, dancers, musicians, and technicians from all seven of Ball State’s colleges. Their various backgrounds and perspectives lend lots of personality to the group’s variety-show format.

Want to join the cast? Auditions and interviews are held each spring. Or find out how to catch a performance.