Andover Choirs

Period 2 or 5

Course Registration Name: 

Level I/II Choir

Registration:

Open to all 9th through 12th grade students

Performances:

• All six choirs concerts (Fall, Holiday, Marathon, Winter, Andover Sings, Spring)

• Various in-school and field trip performances

Expectations:

Cantabile is our entry level choral ensemble.  During trimester one, students are grouped by voice part (treble voices rehearsing during hour 2, bass voices rehearsing during period 5).  During trimesters two and three, all Cantabile singers rehearse together during hour 2.

Cantabile is a choir with a wide variety of experience levels.  This is a non-auditioned group, and any student who likes to sing is welcome to join.  Cantabile sings a variety of literature spanning many different genres, styles, and cultures, and aims to learn about singing while exploring the voice and having a lot of fun while doing so.  This choir offers both ensemble and solo opportunities throughout the year.

Cantabile is designed to develop each singer's vocal ability in a positive environment. The curriculum focuses on healthy and efficient vocal production and ensemble techniques, and offers opportunities to practice such skills through learning of the ensemble’s choral literature, regular sight-singing, ear-training, and music theory practice.   Members of this group are highly motivated, goal-oriented, and make incredible strides in musicianship growth each year. This ensemble is an inclusive environment which supports all students. All members are expected to demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic every day in class and at all performances.

Period 3

Course Registration Name:

Level III Choir

Registration:

Open to 10th through 12th graders by audition.

Performances:

• All six choir concerts (Fall, Holiday, Marathon, Winter, Andover Sings, Spring)

• Various in-school and field trip performances

Expectations:

Bel Canto is our advanced SSA (treble voice) choral ensemble.  It is an auditioned group that performs challenging choral songs and arrangements in a variety of genres, styles, and time periods.  sBel Canto students learn at a fast pace and work to grow their level of skill, musicianship, and musical knowledge.  In addition to our ensemble work, students are encouraged to prepare and perform at our solo and ensemble contest in a solo or small group setting.

Bel Canto is designed to develop each singer's vocal ability in a positive environment. The curriculum focuses on healthy and efficient vocal production and ensemble techniques, and offers opportunities to practice such skills through learning of the ensemble’s choral literature, regular sight-singing, ear-training, and music theory practice.   Members of this group are highly motivated, goal-oriented, and make incredible strides in musicianship growth each year. This ensemble is an inclusive environment which supports all students. All members are expected to demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic every day in class and at all performances.

Period 2

Course Registration Name:

Honors Level IV Choir

Registration:

Open to 11th-12th Graders by audition.

Performances:

• All six choir concerts (Fall, Holiday, Marathon, Winter, Andover Sings, Spring)

• Veterans Day concert

• NWSC Festival

• Section 7AA Category 1 Large Group Contest (MSHSL event)

• Section 7AA Solo/Ensemble (MSHSL event) 

• Trip Opportunities!

Expectations:

Concert Choir is our advanced SATB (mixed voice) choral ensemble.  It is an auditioned group that performs challenging choral songs and arrangements in a variety of genres, styles, and time periods.  Concert Choir students learn at a fast pace and work to grow their level of skill, musicianship, and musical knowledge.  In addition to our ensemble work, students are encouraged to prepare and perform at our solo and ensemble contest in a solo or small group setting.

Concert Choir is designed to develop each singer's vocal ability in a positive environment. The curriculum focuses on healthy and efficient vocal production and ensemble techniques, and offers opportunities to practice such skills through learning of the ensemble’s choral literature, regular sight-singing, ear-training, and music theory practice.   Members of this group are highly motivated, goal-oriented, and make incredible strides in musicianship growth each year. This ensemble is an inclusive environment which supports all students. All members are expected to demonstrate a positive attitude and strong work ethic every day in class and at all performances.

Colleges offer honor bands throughout the year.  See Mr. Peterson for more details.  Local colleges that offer high school honor bands include:

• University of Minnesota, Duluth

• Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter

• Winona State University,

• University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire, WI

• St. Olaf College, Northfield

• University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

• Minnesota State University, Mankato

• Concordia College, Moorehead

• St. Cloud State University

...coming soon!