Madrigals
Curricular Name: Honors Vocal Ensemble
14-18 students
This group will consist of 16 students (4 soprano, 4 mezzo, 4 tenor, 4 bass). It will be by audition & invitation only, and these students would only be eligible for this ensemble if their audition scores are high enough to be placed into Chorale. Top 16 student’s scores out of the entire audition process.
Chorale
Curricular Name: Honors Festival Chorus
35-40 students
This group will consist of approximately 30 students (mix of each vocal part). It would be by audition & invitation only, and may consist of both upper & lower classman men & women. Out of this group would come our top group Madrigals. If a student has a scheduling conflict with the ability to fit one or both ensembles into their schedule-Madrigals will take precedence over Chorale.
Select Women’s Ensemble
Curricular Name: Honors Chorus
20-30 students
This group will consist of approximately 20-30 treble voices. It would be by audition & invitation only, and may consist of both upper & lower classman. If a student has a scheduling conflict with the ability to fit one or both ensembles into their schedule- admittance to another ensemble may be allowed.
Concert Choir
Curricular Name: Honors Chorus
30-60 students
This group will consist of as many or as few students that choose to enroll in this ensemble (mixed vocal parts). It would be a mixture of all upper classman women who have not been chosen for one of the top two groups, upper classman men who have not been chosen for one of the top two groups, and underclassman men who have not been chosen for one of the top two groups.
Freshman Women’s Chorus
Curricular Name: Chorus
30-40 students
This group will consist of as many or as few 9th grade female singers as possible. There can be an allotment for those upperclassman women who have scheduling conflicts to be entered into this class. This group is not auditioned, and it will be focused on the development of the many young female voices that we get every year.
The Mane Men
Extra-Curricular
4-5 students
This group consists of the top 4-5 male singers. It is a travel ensemble that is by audition only. There are after-school rehearsals once a week.
Purrfect Harmony
Extra-Curricular
4-5 students
This group consists of the top 4-5 female singers. It is a travel ensemble that is by audition only. There are after-school rehearsals once a week.
Duly Noted
Extra-Curricular
4-5 students
This group consists of the top 4-5 singers (mixed vocal parts). It is a travel ensemble that is by audition only. There are after-school rehearsals once a week.