Curricular Choirs

A Cappella

A Cappella is the advanced mixed choir. Members are expected to meet the performance schedule, which includes major historic and contemporary repertoire. They are also expected to explore and develop a knowledge and understanding of historical performance practices and a diverse range of musical styles in many languages and to study the cultural aspects of choral music. A Cappella will perform at four to six public concerts each year. The choir periodically accepts invitations to perform outside of the Oak Park and River Forest communities.

Chamber Singers

Chamber Singers is the advanced treble ensemble. Members are expected to meet the performance schedule, which includes major historic and contemporary repertoire. They are also expected to explore and develop a knowledge and understanding of historical performance practices and a diverse range of musical styles in many languages and to study the cultural aspects of choral music. Chamber Singers will perform at four to six public concerts each year. The choir periodically accepts invitations to perform outside of the Oak Park and River Forest communities.

Chorale

Chorale is for beginning and intermediate singers interested in exploring choral music. Repertoire is selected for mixed voices (SATB). Activities include the study of vocal technique, work on “solfege” studies, musical terminology, and diverse repertoire representing various cultures, styles, and historical periods. Four evening performances are scheduled during the year.

Treble Choir

Treble Choir is for beginning and intermediate treble singers interested in exploring choral music. Repertoire is selected for treble (SSAA) voices. Activities include the study of vocal technique, work on “solfege” studies, musical terminology, and diverse repertoire representing various cultures, styles, and historical periods. Four evening performances are scheduled during the year.

Bass Ensemble

Bass Ensemble is for beginning and intermediate bass singers interested in exploring choral music. Repertoire is selected for bass (TTBB) voices. Activities include the study of vocal technique, work on “solfege” studies, musical terminology, and diverse repertoire representing various cultures, styles, and historical periods. Four evening performances are scheduled during the year.