Dear 5th grade families,
Your student is eligible to apply for the 2026 Gwinnett County Elementary Honor Chorus. Four students will be selected to represent Simpson Elementary School.
Please read the attached information carefully, as Honor Chorus involves a commitment to rehearsals as well as practice outside of school.
Interested students should return the attached application/permission form by Wednesday, January 14th and be available to participate in an audition with Ms. Curry after school on Tuesday, January 20th.
Thank you,
Meaghan Curry
Music Teacher
Simpson Elementary School
What is Honor Chorus?
Honor Chorus is an annual event where students from each elementary school in Gwinnett County are selected to learn music ahead of time before joining together for the Honor Chorus workshop and performance. The Honor Chorus is led by a guest clinician who will help students refine the music to put on a performance for family, friends, community members, and even GCPSTV!
Each school nominates up to four 5th grade singers that:
▪ Are able to match pitch
▪ Sing with a pleasant vocal tone
▪ Have exemplary behavior
How do I sign up?
Each school is only allowed to select 4 students to attend Honor Chorus.
Students will be selected based on the attached application as well as their performance in regular music class. **If a large number of qualified students sign up, we will hold Honor Chorus auditions on Tuesday, January 20.
What to expect from the audition:
We will learn one of the songs for Honor Chorus together.
Students will not have to prepare anything ahead of time
The audition committee will see how quickly students learn the music and work together in the small group setting.
Deadlines:
Application is due on Wednesday, January 14.
Auditions will be held on Tuesday, January 20th (3:45-4:30)
Students will be notified by Thursday, January 22nd.
Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, January 27th.
Required Dates:
Rehearsals at Simpson on Tuesdays from 3:45-4:30:
January 27
February 3
February 10
February 17
Friday, February 20th, 2026 5:00-6:30pm
Required area rehearsal at Peachtree Elementary (5995 Crooked Creek Road, Peachtree Corners, 30092)
Friday, March 13th, 2026 11:00am-5:00pm
Honor Chorus workshop and performance at Berkmar High School Performing Arts Center (405 Pleasant Hill Rd, Lilburn, 30047).