CSH Choirs

Our program consists of the following choral ensembles.

Treble Choir (Chorines) – Grade Level 9-12 / Full Year / No Audition Required
This course is an introduction to the Chatfield choral program. Prior musical experience is not necessary. Students will explore choral techniques, vocal production techniques, music reading skills, a variety of choral literature, and the art of performing. Limited outside of class preparation is required.
All concerts, performances, and rehearsals are required.
(Fee – $30 each semester)

Tenor/Bass Choir (Chevals) – Grade Level 9-12 / Full Year / No Audition Required
This course is an introduction to the Chatfield choral program. Prior musical experience is not necessary. Students will explore choral techniques, vocal production techniques, music reading skills, a variety of choral literature, and the art of performing. Limited outside of class preparation is required.
All concerts, performances, and rehearsals are required.
(Fee – $30 each semester)

Concert Choir (Chorale) – Grade Level 9-12 / Full Year / Prerequisite: Audition
This course is an intermediate choir for men’s and women’s voices. Students will continue to develop choral techniques, vocal production techniques, music reading skills, and they will be exposed to a variety of choral literature. Limited outside of class preparation is required.
Participation in all concerts, performances and extra rehearsals is required. (Fee – $30 each semester)

Advanced Treble Choir (Charisma) – Grade Level: 10-12 / Full Year / Prerequisite: Audition
This course will explore advanced choral literature written for sopranos and altos, inclusive of all styles from pre-Renaissance through contemporary vocal jazz. Members of this ensemble must demonstrate strong music reading skills, the ability to sing in multiple parts and must strive to show appropriate vocal and choral technique. Weekly outside of class sectionals are required.
Outside of class preparation and rehearsal will be intensive. Participation in all concerts, performances, and extra rehearsals is required. Members of this ensemble will need to purchase a dress. (Fee – $30 each semester)

Advanced Mixed Choir (Chantons) – Grade Level 10-12 / Full Year / Prerequisite: Audition
This course is an advanced choir for men’s and women’s voices. Emphasis for this ensemble will be the performance of advanced choral literature, inclusive of styles from pre-Renaissance through contemporary vocal jazz. Members of this ensemble must demonstrate strong music reading skills, the ability to sing in multiple parts and must strive to show and expand appropriate vocal and choral technique. A high level of vocal independence is needed for success in this ensemble. This group has multiple performances (beyond the regular choir concerts) throughout the year. In addition, all Chantons members must attend a 30-minute sectional once a week to learn notes in a collaborative manner with their ensemble members. Weekly outside of class sectionals are required. Outside of class preparation and rehearsal will be intensive. All performances and sectionals are required. Selection to this group requires the purchase of a dress/tux. (Fee – $30 each semester)

In addition to ensembles, our program offers Student Leadership opportunities. Students should look for ‘Choir Council’ information to be announced in class.