Choirs

The IVC Choral Department offers a variety of performing organizations to meet the needs of all students interested in singing. Each choir caters to the specific strengths of each student with regard to their musical ability. All choirs offer performance opportunities and focus on expanding the student’s knowledge and use of basic music theory, music history, sight-reading methods, and vocal techniques. In addition to developing individual musical strengths, each group is designed to teach self-discipline and commitment while working together toward a common goal of excellence and fostering an appreciation of choral music. Requirements include attendance at ALL choir concerts in and out of school buildings, extra rehearsals, and such functions or events that promote the choir department.

Master Chorale:

Master Chorale is an auditioned group of musicians open to all students grades 10-12. This elite choir works on musical concepts and methods as well as good vocal health and appropriate techniques to healthy singing. This choir will sing a large variety of part music from both the eastern European culture as well as multicultural and American cultures. Sight-reading is also a large component of this class and all students will demonstrate this ability. Master Chorale will perform in four major concerts a year, host our annual Madrigal dinner and take part in the Spotlight concert. Students are given many opportunities for solo work and participation in ILMEA contests and are invited to tour every year.

Treble Choir:

Treble Choir is open to all sopranos and altos at IVC and is required for the freshman treble voices who wish to sing. Musical concepts and methods are introduced as well as working towards good vocal health and appropriate techniques to good singing. This choir will sing a large variety of part music from both the eastern European culture as well as multicultural and American cultures. Sight-reading is also a large component of this class and all students will demonstrate this ability. Students will also be given many opportunities for solo work and participation in ILMEA contests and are invited to tour every other year.

Bass Choir:

Bass Choir is open to all tenors and basses at IVC and is required for the freshman bass voices who wish to sing. Musical concepts and methods are introduced as well as working towards good vocal health and appropriate techniques to good singing. This choir will sing a large variety of part music from both the eastern European culture as well as multicultural and American cultures. Sight-reading is also a large component of this class and all students will demonstrate this ability. Students will also be given many opportunities for solo work and participation in ILMEA contests and are invited to tour every other year. .