Vocal Ensemble

Vocal Ensemble is an advanced choir for students who are ready for a higher level of musical challenge and commitment. This group performs more complex music that often includes multiple voice parts, varied musical styles, and performances in different languages. Students in Vocal Ensemble continue to refine healthy vocal technique, independence within a vocal part, music reading skills, and expressive performance. Music literacy is an important focus, including stronger understanding of rhythm, notation, and music theory concepts. Students will regularly use solfège (do, re, mi) to strengthen pitch accuracy, sight-reading skills, and overall musicianship. Placement in this group is determined through an audition process to ensure students are prepared for the level of music studied. Vocal Ensemble is a great opportunity for dedicated singers who want to grow musically and work together toward excellent performances. 

Students in Vocal Ensemble deepen their musical skills through more advanced repertoire and performance opportunities:

• Advanced healthy vocal technique and tone development

• Strong pitch accuracy and vocal independence

• Confident music reading and sight-reading skills

• Expanded understanding of music theory concepts

• Regular use of solfège (do, re, mi) for improved musicianship

• Singing in multiple voice parts with independence

• Expressive and stylistic singing across musical genres

• Singing in a variety of languages

• Developing ensemble listening and blend

• Performance preparation and professionalism

• Building confidence as a musical leader within the choir

Audition Information

1. A song of your choice (1–2 minutes)
Students should prepare a YouTube karaoke version of a song that best shows their voice and musical ability.

• The song can be from musical theater, pop, Disney, folk, or another appropriate style.

• Please plan to sing about 1–2 minutes of the selection.

• Students may bring the karaoke track ready to play on a device or provide the YouTube link.

2. A required song based on voice type
Students should also prepare one of the following selections:

• Soprano/Alto: Colors of the Wind

• Tenor: Go the Distance

• Baritone: Go the Distance