FRESHMAN CHOIR
Freshman Choir is for all incoming 9th graders who wish to sing at a high school level. As a member of this mixed-voice ensemble, you will perform literature from many music periods and styles. Your participation in Freshman Choir provides opportunity for the development of individual singing skills, musicianship and teamwork through sight-reading, ear training, music theory application, and performance. Attendance at all performances and extra rehearsals is mandatory. Grade level: 9. Prerequisite: None.
BLAZE CHOIR
Blaze Choir is an upperclassmen ensemble which gives you the experience of preparing and performing choral music in a variety of styles. There is an emphasis on comprehensive music education that includes musical development for you, as well as establishing a sense of enjoyment and accomplishment of singing and performing as a group. Blaze Choir will perform at all scheduled performances. Attendance at all performances and extra rehearsals is mandatory. Grade level: 10, 11, 12. Prerequisite: None.
BEL CANTO
Bel Canto is for students who sing in the Treble Clef, with an advanced ability in vocal music and a high degree of self-motivation and dedication to achieve the highest performance level possible. This choir performs sacred and secular music from many different cultures, styles and periods in music history. Attendance at all performances and extra rehearsals is mandatory. This choir may participate in South Suburban Conference events, as well as a choir tour every other year. Grade level: 10, 11, 12. Prerequisite: Audition required.
CONCERT CHOIR
Concert Choir is for students with an advanced ability in vocal music and a high degree of self-motivation and dedication to achieve the highest performance level possible. This choir performs sacred and secular literature from many cultures and periods of music history. Attendance at all performances and extra rehearsals is mandatory. This choir may participate in South Suburban Conference events as well as a choir tour every other year. Grade level: 10, 11, 12. Prerequisite: Audition required.
FREESTYLE CHOIR
FreeStyle is a small ensemble that explores a wide variety of literature with an emphasis on vocal jazz. you will interpret and evaluate the music performed through the study of music theory, history and improvisation. You must have a high degree of self-motivation and dedication to help achieve the top performance level possible. This choir will perform for school and community events that require an extra amount of after school commitment. Attendance at all performances and extra rehearsals is mandatory. This choir usually tours every other year. Grade Level: 10, 11, 12. Prerequisite: Audition required. Student must also participate in one of the following: Concert Choir, Bel Canto or Blaze Choir