Choir

Concert Choir

• Grades 9-12

• Beginning, non-auditioned

• SAB

This choir is open to all voices with or without previous vocal experience. The choir performs one concert a quarter, including an adjudicated state festival. Singers will gain confidence performing in a group, develop vocal technique, sight reading skills, and musical knowledge. This group performs varied styles of choral music with and without piano accompaniment. In this group singers build fundamental community and relationships for their time in Palmer Performing Arts. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student's grade. All incoming freshmen should enroll in Concert Choir (Sop Sop Alto Alto or Tenor Tenor Bar Bass).

Advanced Treble Ensemble

• Grades 9-12

• Intermediate, audition-only

• SSAA

This choir is open to sopranos and altos, by audition, with previous vocal experience. The choir performs one concert a quarter, including an adjudicated state festival. This group performs varied styles of choral music with and without piano accompaniment. Selected singers in this group are encouraged to prepare for and audition for the Colorado All State Choir, as well as the Western Slope Choral Festival. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student's grade.

Chamber Singers

• Grades 10-12

• Advanced, audition-only

• SATB

The Palmer High School Chamber Singers perform advanced choral repertoire from all genres and represent Palmer at contests, festivals, and community events. Strong choral and sight reading skills and dedication are required to be selected to sing in this choir. All singers prepare for and are encouraged to audition for the Colorado All State Choir, as well as the Western Slope Choral Festival. Attendance at scheduled performances is required and is considered part of the student's grade. 

Music & Main Jazz Choir

• Grades 10-12

• Advanced, audition-only

• SSAA

Singers learn vocal jazz microphone singing technique, and every singer uses their own mic. Singers also learn how to sing with a rhythm section, improvise, and operate sound technology. All singers prepare for and are encouraged to audition for Colorado All State Jazz Choir.

Contact

Please contact Ms. Zarecky if you are interested in joining one of our choirs!

Ms. Elena Zarecky

elena.zarecky@d11.org

719-328-4983