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Treble Choir - A group
made up of only women singers in grades 9-12, Treble Choirexplores
and performs choral literature composed and arranged for mixedfemale
voices. Advanced techniques practiced by this ensemble include
singing in close harmonic structure with an emphasis on balance and
equality of all voices and will be expected to express knowledge in
areas of theory and history. Singers will be asked to explore
different ways to use their voice in various musical contexts.
Members of Treble Choir will be asked to sing in a variety of
different styles, languages, and in a variety of choral settings.
Treble Choir is a graded course which meets during the school day.
Mixed Choir - Mixed Choir is a mixed SATB ensemble that will
be asked to sing everything from 2- to 8-part literature composed
for choir. Works performed include choral standards by composers
from different genres and eras. Singers will be asked to develop
skill and mastery of
vocal techniques including proper breathing, support, etc.
Students will also be asked to express and develop their knowledge
of music theory and history through study and practice during
class. Members of Mixed Choir will be asked to sing in a variety of
different styles, languages, and in a variety of choral settings.
Mixed Choir is a graded course which meets during the school day.
Madrigal Singers - This elite ensemble of singers combines
music with drama while performing selections primarily from the
Renaissance period at various school and community events.
Performances include the production of the annual
Madrigal Dinner, held in mid- December, where students from
the music and theater programs collaborate to put on a theatrical
experience for all who attend.
Madrigals will also perform at numerous SHS events and at the
IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest (see Calendar). Vocal techniques include
learning to sing in a variety of different languages and dialects,
and in period-accurate style. Rehearsals for Madrigals will be held
3-5pm every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from August 31st to
December 10th, with the exception of the dates listed on the
Calendar.
Jazz Choir - Jazz Choir is an auditioned group of 20
singers which performs primarily SATB
vocal jazz and popular music. Vocal techniques will be
concentrated on using the voice in a contemporary, jazz-appropriate
style with emphasis on proper use of the vocal mechanism. Jazz
Choir will also perform at numerous SHS and community events.
Auditions for this ensemble will be held at the end of the 2nd
quarter in January. Rehearsals for Jazz Choir will be held 3-5pm
every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday beginning at the beginning of
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