ABOUT US

Founded in 1993 and located West of Orlando in Groveland Florida, South Lake High School is one of eight public high schools in Lake County Florida. As part of South Lake High School’s Music Institute, the Soaring Eagles Chorus is made up of approximately 100 students currently in 9th through 12th grade. Students have the opportunity to sing in six different ensembles. Students participating in our program develop; collaborative, leadership, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. The Soaring Eagles Chorus annually performs at the Walt Disney World’s Candlelight Processional accompanied by a fifty-piece professional orchestra and celebrity narrator, on WKMG News 6 for Sounds of the Season, and at several community performances throughout Central Florida. The Soaring Eagles Chorus has twice performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City and will be performing in Spring of 2020 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C.

Soaring Eagles Chorus Philosophy

The Choral Department seeks to provide a musical outlet for any student at South Lake High School, regardless of their musical background or any other consideration. Music is a vital part of a complete education and participation in the choirs at South Lake High School can provide students with educational, creative, and social experiences. Music literacy, music history, and music theory are an integral part of curriculum, as well as a high standard of performance.

Goals and Objectives

• To encourage each student’s interest in music and their continued participation

• To instill the values of effort, commitment, cooperation, self-discipline, respect (of oneself and others), dedication, and responsibility

• To perform musical repertoire that is varied and challenging

• To perform at a high level and to gain a greater understanding of music

• To represent the Music Institute of South Lake High School and the community in a positive and professional way

Expectations