Choral Ensembles

All students are welcome to sing in a Desert Shadows choir. Students will be placed in the appropriate ensemble based on grade level and vocal experience. Desert Shadows offers three choral ensembles. Click on the links below for updated information about each ensemble.

DESERT HARMONY

Full Year course; Open to 7^th and 8th grade students; Audition and acceptance into Vocal Music Academy required

Three major concerts per year. Other special concerts scheduled throughout the year. Intermediate and Advanced skills in musicianship stressed including vocal training, music theory, music history, and sight-reading skills. Solo opportunities required through concert and festival performances. Ensemble participates in spring choir tour and local choral festivals.

BRAVO

Full Year course; Open to 7^th and 8th grade students; Audition and acceptance into Vocal Music Academy required

Three choral concerts per year. Other special concerts scheduled throughout the year. Intermediate and Advanced skills in musicianship and dance stressed including vocal training, music theory, music history, and sight-reading skills. Solo opportunities required through concert and festival performances. Ensemble participates in spring choir tour and local choral festivals.

SHOWSTOPPERS

Full Year course; Open to 8^th grade girls with previous DSMS choir experience; Teacher approval required

Three major concerts per year. Other special concerts scheduled throughout the year. Basics in musicianship and dance stressed including vocal training, sight-reading skills, and choreography. Solo opportunities encouraged through concert and festival performances. Ensemble participates in spring choir tour.

Mixed Choir

(This will be labeled as "Mixed Chorus" on the official course schedule for 7th graders)

One-semester course; Open to 7^th grade students; No Audition required

One major concert per semester. Basics in musicianship stressed including vocal training and sight-reading skills. Solo opportunities encouraged through concert and festival performances.

Musical Theatre