Chorus

Show Choir is a performing ensemble, grades 9-12, that focuses on vocal skills and technique, specifically in the styles of classic and contemporary popular music, musical theater, vocal jazz, and a cappella. Alongside singing, the show choir also incorporates dance and theatrical expression. The ensemble 24 will feature all voice parts. The group has a variety of performance opportunities throughout the school year at concerts, competitions, and events. All performances and rehearsals outside of school hours are required for these students and the students must show engagement and leadership skills in the classroom. 

Prerequisites: None 

Grades: 9-12

Advanced Chamber Ensemble is a premier choral ensemble designed to push vocal, theoretical, and performance abilities. Open for auditions to students who have completed one year of chorus, this course challenges singers who are seeking to deepen their musicianship and refine their vocal skills. As a vocally competitive group, students will engage in advanced repertoire learning, high-level vocal technique, and complex music theory, fostering a deeper connection to choral literature. Perfect for students who seek to be challenged, Advanced Chamber Ensemble provides an intensive, enriching experience that promotes both individual and ensemble growth. 

Prerequisites: One year of chorus and audition 

Grades: 10-12

Treble Choir 

The Treble choir is a “treble voice” chorus that sings a variety of concert literature. It is an auditioned choir for students in grades 9-12 who sing Alto and Soprano voice parts. The class will focus on vocal production, diction, sight reading, music theory, and a variety of styles and genres of music. This ensemble performs throughout the year at many concerts and events. 

Prerequisites: Audition 

Grades: 9-12 

Treble Choir Honors 

The course is open to Treble Choir choral students who wish to further their knowledge and skills in choral music at the high school level. Students will be required to do choral-based extracurricular activities outside of the choral classroom at GHS to earn their Honors Credit. All performances and rehearsals outside of school hours are required for these students and the student must show engagement and leadership skills in the classroom. 

Prerequisites: Audition 

Grades: 10-12

Concert Chorus 

Students may sign up for this class with no prior choral credit. This group will sing levels 2-4 competition quality music. Students must be able to read music, sing on pitch, sight sing when applicable, and follow their assigned vocal part. 

Prerequisites: Middle School Chorus 6-8 or Chorus 9 

Grades: 9-12 

Concert Chorus Honors 

The student will study high school level music and an emphasis will be placed on performance. The student will explore historical facts about composers and styles of music while learning the music itself and will be expected to acquire the 22 discipline of good vocal production. This ensemble performs throughout the year at many concerts and events. The course is open to all choral students who wish to further their knowledge and skills in choral music at the high school level. Students will be required to do choral based extracurricular activities outside of the choral classroom at GHS to earn their Honors Credit. All performances and rehearsals outside of school hours are required for these students and the student must show engagement and leadership skills in the classroom. 

Prerequisites: Concert Chorus 

Grades: 10-12