The Masconomet High School Choral Program is a vibrant community for singers of all levels, offering four dynamic ensembles to help students develop their vocal skills and passion for music. Concert Choir, a combined Honors and CP ensemble, welcomes all students, providing a foundation in vocal technique and choral singing. Advanced vocalists can audition for Chorale, a select SATB group performing at concerts and community events, or Treble Choir, which focuses on advanced repertoire for soprano and alto voices. Jazz Choir, an after-school club, explores contemporary music and improvisation.Students perform at events throughout the year, including concerts, community ceremonies, athletic events, and yearly travel. Whether you’re an experienced vocalist or just discovering your love for singing, Masconomet’s choral program offers the perfect opportunity to grow, perform, and create community.
Concert Choir is made of soprano, alto, tenor, and bass voices and is our largest vocal ensemble at Masconomet Regional High School welcoming all students who enjoy singing! No audition is required. Students perform a wide variety of vocal repertoire that includes pieces in the choral canon as well as from the contemporary, popular, and jazz genres. Emphasis in rehearsal is placed on the importance of individual contribution. Students will strengthen their individual vocal technique and enhance their music listening and reading skills throughout the year. Attendance at all special rehearsals and performances is expected.
In addition to meeting all requirements in the Concert Choir, College Prep course description, Concert Choir, Honors is a select vocal ensemble that meets concurrently with Concert Choir, College Prep. Students enrolled in Concert Choir, Honors will perform as members of the larger Concert Choir ensemble as well as a smaller, independent vocal ensemble. Membership also focuses on music reading skills with a focus on directing students to further involvement with higher level honors vocal ensembles in future years. Attendance at all concerts and rehearsals, and other criteria as developed by the conductor is expected.
Join us for Chorale, a choral experience designed for those passionate about vocal technique and choral music! This SATB vocal ensemble performs a wide range of advanced repertoire, offering performance opportunities both in school and beyond. This is a select ensemble, and anyone is welcome to audition! Members of this ensemble enhance their musical knowledge and sight sing at a competitive level while earning honors credit. Throughout the year, Chorale performs in three concerts, in addition to Memorial Day Ceremony, Baccalaureate, and various tri-town events.
Welcome to Treble Choir, a select ensemble designed especially for soprano and alto voices! This ensemble focuses on a variety of advanced SSA repertoire, with performances both in school and the broader community. In this ensemble, you will refine your vocal skills and deepen your musical understanding while earning honors status. Treble voices fosters a culture of excellence, encouraging all members to enhance their musical literacy and sight-sing at a competitive level. Throughout the year, Chorale performs in three concerts, in addition to Memorial Day Ceremony, Baccalaureate, and various tri-town events.
Chamber Choir is an advanced vocal ensemble for independent singers who thrive on challenging material. Admission is by audition only, with candidates required to demonstrate advanced vocal skill. Auditions take place each spring.
The repertoire is a mix of a cappella and chamber vocal music, with a special focus on quartet and quintet singing. You'll sharpen your vocal technique, refine your ability to harmonize with others, and perform sophisticated pieces that challenge and elevate your skills.
Grades are earned through a combination of focused rehearsal techniques, recorded assessments, and your commitment to every performance. If you're ready to push your vocal abilities to the next level and join a close-knit ensemble of like-minded musicians, the Chamber Choir is waiting for you!
Jazz Choir is an after-school program focused on choral jazz and contemporary music. Students develop vocal independence, solo singing skills, and improvisation techniques. The group meets weekly after school and performs at fundraisers and concerts throughout the year.