Why Choir at highland?

• Choral music is a beautiful and diverse art form. Working together on learning and performing this variety of literature makes for a more well rounded and enriched person.

• A music rehearsal is a perfect form of education: There is a constant back and forth between teacher and students; constant questions and answers; and students serving as evaluators of self and group.

• A music rehearsal preparing for a concert is the model of teamwork and collaboration: The "success" of the "group project" is up to contributions and efforts of every member. We work together as a team toward a common goal. Many, if not most, members will engage in this kind of project-based collaboration in their futures beyond school.

• Socially, students can easily form bonds as they work together on their common goal. Discussions, jokes, insights, and personalities end up being shared freely and friendships form as a constant "secondary activity" while we learn new music and new skills.

• A Place to Pursue Your Strength. Everyone's good at something - at many things. For those students for whom singing and/or performing is their strength, a hierarchy of auditioned choir experiences are available to provide increased depth and complexity.

• A Place for Everyone. Even if music is not "your thing," or you are curious to try but have no idea if you even have any decent skills - HHS has a choir experience for you. The joy comes from discovering, trying, and growing - and doing that together with others.