Why Choir?

Do you like to sing?

Head to our "How to Join Choir" tab for more help!

Choir is a place where you will deepen current friendships and develop new ones with positive and involved people. You will have experiences that will stand out as the best parts of high school for you. These experiences can include concerts, tours or just getting the chance to sing and move and be creative every day.

WE WANT YOU!!

Please contact me if you have questions: sarah.kitzman@moundsviewschools.org

Link to the school's Registration page

It makes you feel good.

It’s a life-long skill.

Make new friends.

It is not judgmental, and everyone is welcome.

Improve your self esteem.

It teaches individual strength amongst teamwork.

Choir creates a sense of family in a larger school.

Choir gets to travel, field trips, festivals, tours.

Colleges look favorably upon a sustained commitment to the arts.

Learn about history, perform music that is hundreds of years old.

Learn goal setting and achievement.

Be part of a long standing tradition.

Four years of Choir are possible!

This document is an overview of different ways to make Choir/music work in your schedule.

Four year plan worksheet

This document shows you the school's requirements for each year of high school. Some students may have variations due to individual learning needs. There are many spaces for choices throughout the four years of high school. You want to use your choices to pursue the courses that broaden your learning opportunities, connect you with positive people at Mounds View, prepare you for a constantly changing job market, and complete all credit requirements as outlined in the Registration Guide.

Why is choral singing beneficial?

"Choral Singing improves health, happiness, and is the perfect icebreaker." - The Conversation

"The Power of Group Singing" - Sing to Inspire (From MPR)

Your Brain and Singing: Why Singing in a Choir makes you Happier (Choral Director's Magazine)