Chamber Choir is a selective auditioned vocal ensemble at Grinnell High School. Members of this ensemble consist mainly of upperclassmen who are able to read All-State caliber music, are experienced in music literacy, have developed vocal techniques, and are independent musicians.

Chamber Choir focuses on challenging music (i.e. 8-part music, Iowa All-State level repertoire, honor choir repertoire, a capella singing, large vocal ranges, etc.) that emphasizes technique building and ensemble skills. This ensemble performs at multiple major concerts of the year, including: 

• A fall concert,

• A winter concert,

• The Variety Show, 

• The IHSMA Large Group Contest, 

• A spring concert 

The Chamber Choir typically performs at Heartland Youth Choirs’ Meet the Composer Event, a highly selective performance opportunity in which students work with world-renowned composers in a workshop and perform in a large concert setting in Des Moines. 

Individual participation is optionally given to students who show interest. These opportunities include: 

• The Iowa All-State Honor Choir, 

• Solo/group participation in Variety Show,

• Solo/group participation in a Solo/Ensemble contest,

• WAMAC Honor Choir

• Other pop-up concerts throughout the year

Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble welcome to any vocal musicians attending Grinnell High School. Members of this ensemble include students who require the opportunity to enrich their musical abilities before entry in Chamber Choir. 

Concert Choir focuses on enhancing music literacy skills, building vocal technique, and developing part independence on 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part harmony. This ensemble performs at multiple major concerts of the year, including:  

• A fall concert, 

• A winter concert, 

• The Variety Show, 

• The IHSMA Large Group Contest, 

• The spring concert.

Individual participation is optionally given to students who show interest. These opportunities include:  

• Opus Honor Choir (Freshman exclusive), 

• The Iowa All-State Honor Choir, 

• Solo/group participation in a Solo/Ensemble contest,

• WAMAC Honor Choir

• Other pop-up concerts throughout the year

Bass Clef Choir consists of all tenors and basses in Grinnell High School in both Concert and Chamber Choir. This ensemble is non-auditioned and rehearses during the normal choir rehearsal, beginning in the 3rd Trimester. This ensemble typically performs at IHSMA Solo/Ensemble Contest, Large Group Contest, and at the Spring Concert. Treble Clef Choir focuses on ensemble and tone development, music literacy, and relationship building.

Catch up with what GHS Choirs are doing! The master calendar of all choir events are listed in the Google Sheets document here.