Bethlehem Area School District * Liberty High School * 1115 Linden St. Bethlehem, PA 18017
The Liberty High School Choral Department strives to provide a superior choral arts education in which students gain not only musical skills and a life-long appreciation of music, but also develop individual skills and strategies that will help them to be successful in all academic areas and throughout their lives.
Choraliers
This is a large choir (approximately 160 singers). Students enrolled in grades 9-12 are welcome. This is group does not require an audition, however expectations are high. The choir hosts two large concerts, however will be featured in many other performances throughout the year.
A Cappella Singers
This smaller auditioned group typically has 30 singers, and is a balanced advanced ensemble. Most rehearsals take place after school. This group tours around the city and beyond and performs challenging a cappella works.
Chorale
Similar to A cappella, this smaller auditioned group typically has 30 Soprano and Alto voices. Most rehearsals take place after school. This group will perform in concert as well as around the community.
Vocal Ensemble
Students interested in helping with administrative and necessary duties may register for this course. They will learn to make programs, pick appropriate repertoire, lead sectionals, design advertising materials and help the director develop concerts.
About your Director
Mrs. Wydrzynski is a graduate of Liberty High School where she participated in the Band, Orchestra, and Choir. Upon graduating, she attended West Chester University and achieved her Bachelor is Music Education Degree with a concentration in Piano and Voice. She returned two years later to complete her Masters degree in Choral Conducting. Her passion is directing choirs and working together to create the best product possible, all while having fun and growing as a team. She lives in Bethlehem (Hanover Township) with her husband (music teacher at Nitschmann Middle school), her 10 year old daughter Brooke, and her 7 year old son Jack.