Choir

Still interested? Check out our virtual concert from December 2020 and a video from one of our trips to Ithaca College!

Auditions for select groups are typically in late February or early March for the following school year. Reach out to Mr. Maiese (anthony.maiese@elpsk12.org) or your current choir teacher with questions about the audition. In the meantime, for course sign ups, just choose "Mixed Chorus" and your counselor can switch your schedule after auditions if necessary!

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Please read the descriptions (scroll to the bottom) for each choir class to see what suits your interests.

Mixed Chorus (0260) Credit 1.0

Mixed Chorus Semester 1 (0261) Credit 0.5 (fall semester only)

This mixed voice (SATB) ensemble is open to everyone! No previous experience necessary. Students will learn music literacy, vocal technique and ensemble skills through accessible choral literature from many different genres and cultures. Students are required to attend various rehearsals and performances outside of the school day.

Treble Choir (0266) Credit 1.0

In this select treble (SSA) ensemble, students learn music literacy, vocal technique and ensemble skills through moderately challenging choral literature from many different genres and cultures. 9-12 grade students are typically chosen by audition the previous school year. Students are required to attend various rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. Prerequisite: Audition/instructor approval. Students currently in grades 8-11 can audition for the following year.

Treble Choir Honors (0265) Credit 1.0

Students enrolled in the honors level will rehearse/perform in the same ensemble as the other Treble Choir students, with added responsibilities. These could include festival auditions and participation in other ensembles/music courses. See instructor or click here for details.

Concert Choir (0264) Credit 1.0

In this premiere mixed voice (SATB) ensemble, students learn music literacy, vocal technique and ensemble skills through challenging choral literature from many different genres and cultures. 9-12 grade students are typically chosen by audition the previous school year. Students are required to attend various rehearsals and performances outside of the school day. Prerequisite: Audition/instructor approval. Students currently in grades 8-11 can audition for the following year.

Concert Choir Honors (0263) Credit 1.0

Students enrolled in the honors level will rehearse/ perform in the same ensemble as the other Concert Choir students, with added responsibilities. These could include festival auditions and participation in other ensembles/music courses. See instructor or click here for details.

Chamber Singers (0262) Credit .5

This select mixed voice ensemble is drawn from members of the Treble Choir and/or Concert Choir. As part of the course work, first semester students will be required to audition for the Connecticut or New England Music Festival.