Anthem is Gretna Middle School's select show choir. It is an ensemble that focuses on preparing and performing a choreographed show. This group is perfect for students who love being on stage and will help them build skills for musical theater and future show choirs. Anthem performs at school concerts and represents GMS at local show choir competitions. Any 6-8th grade student enrolled in a singing class is eligible to audition for show choir.
Singing classes are:
6th grade music
7th grade choir
8th grade choir
8th grade musical
Auditions
Auditions for Anthem will be held after school by appointment on Tuesday, August 25, 2026. To prepare for auditions, students should attend audition prep sessions:
Girls: Aug. 17 & 19, 3:15-4:00pm
Boys: Aug. 18 & 20, 3:15-4:00pm
Audition Materials:
Posted here in August
Rehearsals
Anthem rehearsals will start the week of August 31, 2026.
Boys will rehearse Tuesday mornings (7:15-8:00am) and Wednesday afternoons (3:15-4:15pm)
Girls will rehearse Wednesday mornings (7:15-8:00am) and Thursday afternoons (3:15-4:15pm)
Costumes
Show Choir costumes will be different every year. They will help the group look great on stage, provide a uniform look throughout the group, and enhance the music and choreography. We want to present ourselves well at competitions, but we don't want to break the bank when buying these costumes. Students will purchase the show choir costume that is selected by Mr. Avery for this year's show. It will be $200 or less per student. Please contact Mr. Avery if you need financial assistance. Money should never be the reason someone can't participate in show choir.
Attendance
Attendance at rehearsal is very important, since a lot of music and choreography will be learned each week. In order to have all of the information necessary to participate in performances, students should have no more than 1 absence per semester.
Coaches are glad to share time with show choir, but students should let Mr. Avery and their coaches know if they are involved with school sports or show choir. Anthem members will attend show choir rehearsal until 4:00pm before going to sports practice. If school sports are practicing in the morning, please be to show choir rehearsal by 7:30am.
Performances
Anthem will participate in the following performances throughout the year:
GMS Concert - Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7:00pm in the GMS gym.
Gretna High Show Choir Contest - Friday, January 15, 2027 (performance time TBD)
Gretna East Show Choir Contest - Friday, January 22, 2027 (performance time TBD)
Elkhorn North Show Choir Contest - Saturday, January 30, 2027 (performance time TBD)
Papio South Show Choir Contest - Friday, February 5, 2027 (performance time TBD)
GMS Concert - Monday, February 8, 2027 at 7:00pm in the GMS gym
Gretna Show Choir Night! (GHS, GEHS, GMS, GCMS, & ACMS Show Choirs) - Tuesday, February 16, 2027 at 7:00pm at GEHS Auditorium
Information about Gretna High School Show Choir Auditions will be posted on the GHS Vocal Music website in April.