Pearl Singers
…is an auditioned, mixed-voiced choir composed of upperclassmen and performs difficult music from many genres. Audition requirements are: demonstrate musical talent; tone matching; range; vocal maturity; tone quality; extremely strong work ethic.
Chamber Singers
…is a select ensemble of 18 mixed voices. It is comprised of upperclassmen. Madrigal music is the primary repertoire but these students perform difficult music from other genres as well. Authentic Renaissance costuming is required for most performances. These students also sing with Pearl Singers, Varsity Women’s Chorus and Men’s Glee. A rigorous audition process allows for excelling musicians to show their abilities. These singers are required to demonstrate musical independence, advanced musical proficiency and an utmost work ethic.
Varsity Women’s Chorus
…is comprised of upperclassmen females and sings the finest SSAA music from many genres. These ladies have the ability to meet audition standards of good vocal ability, singing in tune, and exemplify a very strong work ethic.
…is comprised of males, grades 9-12, and sings quality TTBB music from many genres. These men have the ability to meet audition standards of good vocal ability, singing in tune, and exemplify a very strong work ethic.
Ladies Chorale
…is comprised of upperclassmen females and sings SSA music. These students also sing with Women’s Chorus. These ladies are prepared to meet audition standards ofgood vocal ability, singing in tune, and strong work ethic.
Freshmen Concert Singers
…is a mixed-voiced choir composed of freshmen only and sings SAB and SATB music. While this is a non-auditioned choir, recommendations from the Pearl Junior High Choral Directors and other teachers are highly regarded for placement in this group. Musical instruction will focus on vocal development, music theory and vocabulary, team-building and strong work ethic.
Mixed Ensemble
…is an auditioned ensemble of 4-8 mixed voices chosen from Chamber Singers. Madrigal music is the primary repertoire but music from other genres is also performed. These singers demonstrate extreme musical independence, advanced musical proficiency and a very strong work ethic.
Varsity Sextet
…is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 6 upperclassmen females and sings difficult SSA music from many genres. This group is chosen from Pearl Singers and Chamber Singers. These ladies demonstrate extreme musical independence, advanced musical proficiency and a very strong work ethic. Much individual preparation is required for this group.
Varsity Quartet
…is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 4 upperclassmen males and sings quality TTBB music from quartet genre. This group is chosen from Pearl Singers and Chamber Singers. These men demonstrate extreme musical independence, advanced musical proficiency and a very strong work ethic. Much individual preparation is required for this group.
Freshmen Sextet (optional)
…is an auditioned ensemble comprised of 6 freshmen females and sings SSA music from many genres. This group is chosen from Freshmen Concert Singers. These ladies demonstrate musical independence, musical proficiency and a strong work ethic. Much individual preparation is required for this group.
Freshmen Chorale (optional)
….is an auditioned mixed ensemble of freshmen and sings SAB or SATB music suited for freshmen voices. These students are selected from Freshmen Concert Singers. These singers demonstrate musical independence, musical proficiency and a strong work ethic.
