Our Choirs

Coro Verde (CHORUS 1) is is an introductory experience of choral music intended for women grades 9-12 who have never taken music at a high school level before that performs all styles of historical, sacred and secular choral literature. The focus of this class is to develop basic musicianship skills necessary for success in the choral program with an emphasis on sight reading and choral singing through the medium of performance preparation. Rehearsal and performance techniques as well as procedures are studied and developed. No audition is necessary to participate in Coro Verde.

Vocal Corps (VOCAL ENSEMBLE 2) is an introductory experience of choral music intended for men grades 9-12 who have never taken music at a high school level before that performs all styles of historical, sacred and secular choral literature. The focus of this class is to develop basic musicianship skills necessary for success in the choral program with an emphasis on sight reading and choral singing through the medium of performance preparation. Rehearsal and performance techniques as well as procedures are studied and developed. No audition is necessary to participate in Vocal Corps.

Intermezzo (CHORUS 3) is an intermediate level ensemble intended for women who have taken Coro Verde or other high school music courses who are ready for a more advanced challenge. It is open to students grades 10-12 by audition. Students will be exposed to all styles of historical, sacred, and secular choral literature befitting a large concert ensemble. Students will continue to develop basic musicianship skills with an emphasis on theory, sight-reading, and choral singing through the medium of performance preparation.

Bella Voce (VOCAL ENSEMBLE 4) is designed for the most experienced female choral singers in the department who are ready for a college level of women's repertoire and skill sets. The advanced women’s ensemble performs all styles of historical, sacred and secular choral literature. . It is open to grades 10-12 by audition. Students will receive advanced vocal and musicianship training in regards to theory, sight-reading, and choral singing through the medium of performance preparation. This ensemble may require more outside performance requirements than others.

SoLa Voce is an advanced mixed choral ensemble, primarily open to students Grade 10-12 by audition. The choir performs all styles of historical, sacred and secular choral literature befitting to a chamber ensemble. Students will receive advanced vocal and musicianship training in regards to theory, sight-reading, and choral singing through the medium of performance preparation. This ensemble will require more performance requirements than others. Students are expected to enroll in Vocal Corps or Bella Voce as well.