Curricular Ensembles

Choraliers (Tenor & Bass - MUYC01, Soprano & Alto - MU1C02)

The primary purpose of this class is to foster and promote the enjoyment of singing. Choraliers introduces students to a wide variety of music and is the entry level class for the choral program. Through the music, each individual will learn basic skills in tone production, breathing, diction, musicianship, and sight-reading. They will also gain an understanding of basic music theory and history. Attendance and participation is required at musical performances scheduled throughout the year. Tenors/Basses meet separately from Sopranos/Altos, as vocal development is different for the two groups. No audition is required to enroll in this choir.

Concert Choir (Tenor & Bass - MUYC03, Soprano & Alto - MU1C04)

Concert Choir continues the development of basic vocal skills, music theory and music history taught in Choraliers. A wide variety of music will be experienced. Attendance and participation is required at musical performances scheduled throughout the year. Tenors/Basses meet separately from Sopranos/Altos, as vocal development is different for the two groups.  No audition is required to enroll in this choir.

Chamber Choir (Soprano & Alto - MU1C08)

Chamber Choir explores advanced levels of tone production, breathing, diction, musicianship, sight- reading, theory, and music history. Placement in this choir is by audition only. A wide range of choral literature will be explored in this ensemble. Attendance and participation is required at musical performances scheduled throughout the year. Placement in this choir is by audition only.

Chorale (MU1C10)

In Chorale, advanced levels of vocal production, sight-reading, music theory, and music history are developed. This class will explore a wide range of choral literature including pop and classical music. Participation in festivals such as ILMEA and IHSA is strongly encouraged. Attendance and participation is required at musical performances scheduled throughout the year. Placement in this choir is by audition only.