Vocal Ensemble
The Saint Marys High School Vocal Ensemble is open to male and female SMHS students in good academic standing by audition only. This ensemble sings a variety of musical genres and styles, a majority of which are performed A Capella.
The Vocal ensemble rehearses at 7:15am on Wednesdays and Fridays. Audition information and signups will be posted on this page and will be held towards the end of marching season.
If there is a 2 hour delay or a school closing there will not be any Vocal Ensemble Practice. Vocal Ensemble practice will resume on the next regularly scheduled Vocal day.
Vocal Ensemble Audition Signup
Vocal Ensemble meets at 7;15am every Wednesday and Friday. Please do not sign up for auditions unless you can commit to faithful attendance. You can click here for more information V.E. Attendance and Grading Policy
New members are required to audition for admittance into the Vocal Ensemble. The audition process will be made up of 2 parts.
1) Simple warm up exercises to determine your singing part (i.e. Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass). There is not preparation for the warm ups.
2) The Star Spangled Banner sung unaccompanied, from memory, sung in a key (starting pitch) of your choosing.
You will be evaluated on Pitch Accuracy, Rhythmic Accuracy, Diction, Vocal Tone Quality, and Expression.
An audition time signup sheet will be posted on Mr. Norton's office door.
Returning members need to fill out the Student Info Form for Vocal Ensemble.
Christmas Music Downloads
Congratulations to All-State 2015
Chorus Members
Amber Elliott
Luke Snyder
Congratulations to All-State 2014
Chorus Members
Amber Elliott
Rebecca Snyder
Luke Snyder
Congratulations to All-State 2013
Chorus Members
From L to R: Courtney Clayton, Cody Moore, Jordan Wise, Michael Shultz, Ashley Lamp.
Not Pictured: Stina Fardig