San Dimas High School Ensembles

Chamber Singers

This is a co-ed, auditioned choir made up of 10th-12th graders. Students in this advanced, small ensemble will learn about proper vocal technique, choral performance practices, music theory and history, and will explore choral literature from all eras and styles. This group performs at the all-ensemble concerts and also presents two additional concerts. This group tours annually and may tour with the Concert Choir. Chamber Singers have many extra performances, especially during the holiday season, and also attend a Fall retreat for musical growth and bonding purposes. This choir requires the time and effort of an AP class.

Concert Choir

This choir is open to all women (treble voice singers) in 9th-12th grades; an audition is required. This ensemble focuses on proper vocal technique, choral performance practices, and music theory and history, and it will explore choral literature from all eras and styles. Specific attention is given to music written for women’s voices and vocal development. The 9/12 Women’s Ensemble performs at the four all-ensemble concerts with the other choirs, as well as in festivals and/or competitions. Typically, this choir will not tour.

Chorale

This co-ed choir is open to all 9th-12th graders; a simple audition is required. Students in this beginning, large ensemble will learn about proper vocal technique, choral performance practices, music theory and history and will explore choral literature from all eras and styles. This choir performs at the four all-ensemble concerts, as well as in festivals and/or competitions. This group tours and may tour with the Chamber Singers. The Concert Choir may combine with other SDHS/LHMS Choral Ensembles to present major works for large choirs.

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Lone Hill Middle School Ensembles

7/8 Chamber Choir

This is an advanced, audition only mixed choral group for 7th and 8th graders. Students are placed based on spring audition results. This choir work with high caliber music in an enthusiastic, innovative and ambitious rehearsal format. In addition to an annual trip to Disneyland, the choir will travel on at least one over-night tour a year.

Beginning Chorus

This choir is open to all 6th-8th graders; no audition is required. This ensemble focuses on proper vocal technique, choral performance practices, and music theory and history, and it will explore choral literature from all eras and styles. Specific attention is given to music written for changing voices and vocal development.