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The Junior High Concert Choir is a mixed group of approximately 100 students consisting of 7th and 8th grade boys and girls. Students must audition to be a part of this choir. The Concert Choir will meet during Roar and is treated as a class. Students will receive lessons, assignments, and tests and a grade.
(*If the child is also in band or orchestra, arrangements will be made to participate in both.)
Concert choir is a group that performs challenging repertoire and will be expected to sight-read music and display proper singing techniques. Students are expected to practice their music at home with the help of rehearsal tracks. Students will receive a marking period report for Concert Choir consisting of scores for: Singing test, rhythm test, rehearsal attendance, choir lessons (pull out from class), and rehearsal/concert participation.
Concert Choir will perform December Concert on December 18, 2025 at the High School and our Spring Choral Concert on May 15, 2026 at the Junior High. The Choir will also sing at assemblies and events throughout the year for the Junior High. Please see our announcements page for more information.
The Junior High Show Choir is a select group chosen through an audition process in September 2025. Students must be a member of Concert Choir in order to audition for Elite Choir. Students will be given a piece at the beginning of the school year to prepare for the audition. The elite choir meets after school once a week from 3:00-4:00 pm. They perform 2-3 pieces at the Holiday concert, and several pieces consisting of pop selections and student selected music for the Spring Concert. Students in this group are expected to learn music on their own at home with the help of practice tracks sent electronically. Many other performance opportunities will be scheduled also such as the Unified Arts Fest in March.
Mr. Andrew Krape is the Choral director at Red Lion Junior High School. In addition to teaching 7th Grade General Music, JH Concert Choir, Mr. Krape also directs the JH Elite Choir.
Mr. Krape has a bachelors and masters degree in Music Education from Bob Jones University. He has taught music at Eastern Lancaster, Northeastern, and Littlestown School Districts. Mr. Krape is currently working on a second Master's Degree from Messiah University in Choral Conducting.
In his personal time Mr. Krape and his family grow fruit and vegetables on their small farm. He also enjoys spending time with his wife and 4 children.
Contact Information:
email: krapeaj@rlasd.net
phone: 717-244-1448 ex 2125
Social Media:
Facebook: Red Lion Area Junior High Chorus/Show Choir
Additional Dates for the 2025-26 School Year
Sing the National Anthem at our Homecoming Game - September 19, 2025
Sing at our Student Council Fall Fest- October 9, 2025
December Concert- December 18, 2025 @RLSH
Voices of the Pride - March 21, 2026 @RLSH
Spring Choral Concert- May 15, 2026 @RLJH