About AHS Choir
The Ashley High School Chorus program has achieved many recognized accomplishments over the years and has a long-standing reputation of containing highly-talented students. With three curricular ensembles as well as plentiful opportunities to perform outside of the regular school day, our program continues to grow and offer new opportunities.
ABOUT MR. BOSTON
The Ashley High School Choruses are directed by Mr. Mark Boston. This is Mr. Boston's fourth year at Ashley High School, bringing a variety of musical experiences to the table. Prior to teaching at Ashley High School, Mr. Boston taught one year of choir and theatre at Coastal Christian High School as well as three years of high school & middle choir and theatre in Buena Vista, CO. He obtained his B.M. in Music Education with a Choral and Piano Emphasis from Millikin University in Illinois. While attending Millikin University, he sang with the highly-acclaimed Millikin University Choir, touring both in the United States and internationally. Mr. Boston has held a variety of directing roles outside of the classroom over the years, which include directing barbershop community choruses, community theatre productions, pit orchestras and community vocal jazz ensembles. He also worked for a company that provided customized domestic and international tours for high school & college band, choirs, and orchestras. He is happily married with two kids (who are both AHS alum!). He enjoys playing keyboards in church worship bands, leading church community groups, spending time with family near the water, and just enjoying life to the full! He is also a huge musical theatre fan!
AHS CHORAL ENSEMBLES
Eagle Ensemble
Eagle Ensemble consists of both male and female singers with advancing skills and vocal technique. Entrance into this ensemble is by audition only. Singers must possess skills to learn and sing music of a highly advanced nature. This class is expected to learn a large volume of repertoire and requires students to practice on their own outside of the classroom.
Bella Voce
Bella Voce consists of treble (high) singers with proficient skills and vocal technique. Entrance into this ensemble is by audition only. Singers continue to build on the skills learned from prior chorus experience, while advancing skills in reading music/sight singing, ear training and vocal blend.
Chorale
Chorale consists of both beginning and intermediate levels, primarily focused on building choral skills. Singers work on the fundamentals of vocal music techniques while gaining an understanding of musical terms, music literacy, and concert etiquette. This choir is open to all students regardless of prior choral experience.