Welcome our New Advanced Treble and Madrigals Class of 2025-2026

Find your Ensemble

Find the ensemble that best fits YOUR needs...

Each ensemble has different expectations and requirements but both satisfy the VAPA 4-Year commitment if a student wishes to receive the 4-Year VAPA Cord at the end of their Senior Year. Please read below to determine which ensemble is the right fit for you.

CONCERT CHOIR

This ensemble is best suited for students...

Wanting to learn how to sing and read music at a comfortable pace.
That have little or no music knowledge but want to learn.
Interested in being in the musical and want to improve their musicianship.
That are taking an assortment of classes that might be more challenging than previous years and would like to take a lighter music class.
That are ready to perform the normal 4 concert commitment and are encouraged but not required to perform at on-campus events.

ADVANCED TREBLE and MADRIGALS

This ensemble is best suited for students...

Wanting to learn how to sing and read music at a faster pace.
That have some music knowledge of any instrument.
Interested in being in the musical and want to advance their skills in harmony and ensemble singing.
That can manage their classwork in other classes and can maintain good academic standing while traveling.
That are ready to perform the normal 4 concert commitment and all on/off campus performances such as festivals, college visits, and community events.

Things to Consider

Keep in mind that you can join Choir at any point in your high school career, but to receive your 4-Year VAPA Cord, you will need to be in Choir all four years of high school and it doesn't matter which ensemble you're in. Think about the workload and what you are capable of doing at your own pace and current abilities and if you are not able to receive the 4-Year VAPA Cord, know that there is still a path for you in our program. Please consider the possible routes below and know that there are many ways to be a member of our choirs.

Your Own Pace

Students in this category can start in any ensemble but transition to either Concert Choir or Madrigals/Treble Ensemble (if passed the audition) in any year of their high school experience by their choosing.

Example: Student can be in Madrigals/Treble Ensemble but chooses to be in Concert Choir due to a heavier class schedule that year.

Example: Student chooses to do choir at any point in their high school career knowing that they won't be able to get the VAPA Cord but are still happy to be in any ensemble that fits their current skills

Advance Forward

Students in this category are those that need just one or two years in Concert Choir before moving up to Madrigals/Treble Ensemble (audition is still needed). They have strengthened their work ethic and can balance their workload while increasing the level of difficulty.

Example: Student was in Concert Choir for two years and decided to advance into Madrigals/Treble Ensemble.

Example: Student completed most of their High School graduation requirements by the end of their 2nd year and are ready to be in a faster-paced ensemble.

High Performance

Students in this category most likely start in Madrigals/Treble Ensemble or are in Madrigals/Treble Ensemble for at least three years of their high school career. These are students who understand the commitment early on and are ready to challenge themselves to go above and beyond.

Example: Student started in Madrigals/Treble Ensemble and participates in Honor choir, the Musical, or additional performance opportunities on/off campus.

Example: Student is either in many AP/College classes and/or is in a mixed-level assortment of classes with a strong passion for pursuing music or theatre in college.

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