Curricular Choirs
Choral Program Descriptions:
Concert Choir
Elective - Grades 10-12
Concert Choir is open to all sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Choral experience and/or auditions are not required. The chorus meets five days per week; members are encouraged to register for vocal lessons once per week. The chorus performs at four major concerts per year and at the IHSA Large Group Contest. Attendance is required at all performances. Literature performed encompasses a variety of historical periods, styles, cultures and languages; literature is selected to be challenging, yet suitable for developing voices and for teaching choral music skills. Chorus members are eligible for All-State and state solo/ensemble contests. Concert Choir tours every third year. Members must pay a non-refundable robe rental fee during registration.Concert Chorale
Elective - Grades 10-12
Concert Chorale is the AHS auditioned large ensemble open to sophomores, juniors and seniors. Auditions are held during January for the following school year; students new to AHS should see the director for audition information. Chorale meets five days per week; members must be able to attend five days per week. Students are highly encouraged to register for vocal lessons once per week. The chorus performs at four major concerts per year; the IHSA Large Group Contest; and may also sing at AHS Commencement and additional concerts scheduled by the director. Attendance is required at all performances. Literature performed encompasses a variety of historical periods, styles, cultures and languages; literature selected is extremely challenging and requires advanced choral skills and dedication to the choral art. Chorale members are eligible for All-State and state solo/ensemble contests. Concert Chorale tours every third year. Members must pay a non-refundable robe rental fee during registration.Freshman Chorus - Elective - Grade 9
Freshman Chorus is open to all ninth graders. Choral experience and/or auditions are not required. The chorus meets five days per week. The chorus performs at four major concerts per year and at the IHSA Large Group Choral Contest. Attendance is required at all performances. Literature performed encompasses a variety of historical periods, styles, cultures and languages; literature is selected to be challenging, yet suitable for developing voices and for teaching choral music skills. Chorus members are eligible for Opus, All-State and state solo/ensemble contests. Freshman Chorus does not tour. Members must pay a non-refundable robe rental fee during registration.