Ensembles
Men’s Chorus (9th - 12th Grade Men)
This course is designed for male students who are interested in participating in choir at the high school level. Special attention will be made to the changing male voice as well as beginning male vocal technique. Choral music from a variety of styles, time periods, and cultural traditions will be rehearsed and performed. Students will be expected to participate in daily singing activities as well as participate in private voice lessons with the choir teacher. In addition to daily rehearsals, all students must attend required sectionals, concerts, and choir festivals often held outside of the school day. Students will be graded on ensemble contribution, formal assessment, performance, and a final at the end of each quarter.
Treble Choir (9th Grade Women)
This course is designed for grade nine female students who are interested in participating in choir at the high school level. Choral music from a variety of styles, time periods, and cultural traditions will be rehearsed and performed. Students will be expected to participate in daily singing activities that help train the female singing voice as well as participate in private voice lessons with the choir teacher. In addition to daily rehearsals, all students must attend required sectionals, concerts, and choir festivals often held outside of the school day. Students will be graded on ensemble contribution, formal assessment, performance, and a final at the end of each quarter.
Varsity Women's Choir (10th - 12th Grade Women)
This course is designed for 10-12th grade women who are interested in participating in choir at the high school level. Varsity Women’s Chorus is a performance ensemble designed to explore choral music from a wide variety of styles, time periods, and cultural traditions. Students will be expected to participate in daily singing and technique activities that help train the female singing voice as well as participate in private voice lessons with the choir teacher. Music theory and sight-singing will also be studied. In addition to daily rehearsals, all students must attend required sectionals, concerts, and choir festivals often held outside of the school day. Students will be graded on ensemble contribution, formal assessment, performance, and a final at the end of each quarter.
Yolonda Johnson (Sophomore), President
Eva Laun-Smith (Sophomore), Vice President
Kihya McDowell (Sophomore), Secretary
Concert Choir (10th - 12th Grade Men and Women)
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Concert Choir is an auditioned performance ensemble of 40-50 men and women that explores choral music from a wide variety of styles, time periods, and cultural traditions. Students in Concert Choir have generally been enrolled in Treble Choir, Men’s Chorus, or Varsity Women’s Choir, but auditions from students not previously enrolled in choir are encouraged. Lessons in music theory and daily singing activities will be focused on training the male and female voices of the ensemble as well as broadening one’s understanding of music. In addition to daily rehearsals, all students must attend required sectionals, concerts, and choir festivals often held outside of the school day. In addition to these commitments, members of Concert Choir will be responsible for participating in caroling and singing events at school sporting events and throughout the community. Students will be graded on ensemble contribution, formal assessment, performance, and a final at the end of each quarter.
Kylie Thompson (Senior), President
Sara Poff (Senior), Vice President
Megan Schildt (Senior), Treasurer
Knights Choir (9th - 12th Grade Men and Women)
The Knight Choir is an ensemble made up of students who believe all can sing. In this new course, students enrolled in general education classes are paired up with those who are a part of our Special Education Department. Students learn a variety of music from multiple genres, create and perform choreography, and participate in performances that cater to their skills and exceptionalities. Creation of this ensemble has helped expose students with cognitive disabilities to music, singing, and has helped made the Special Education Department more visible and apart of the culture here at Beloit Memorial High School. Rehearsals are geared towards preparation for a formal Knight Choir concert to be held at the end of the school year. Students must speak with Mr. Truby before enrolling in the Knight Choir. You do not have to be in a separate ensemble to be involved in Knight Choir!
The Roosters (9th - 12th Grade Men and Women)
The Roosters (named by members of the ensemble) is an extra curricular auditioned performance ensemble of 8-12 men and women that meet three times a week in the mornings before regularly scheduled classes. Auditions take place during the first two weeks of school. Genres of music that are studied consist of vocal jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary a cappella music. Students must be enrolled in another curricular ensemble in order to audition and participate in The Roosters.
One Voice (9th - 12th Grade Women)
One Voice is an extra curricular auditioned performance ensemble of 8-12 women that meet twice a week in the mornings before regularly scheduled classes. Auditions take place during the first two weeks of school. Genres of music that are studied consist of vocal jazz, musical theatre, and contemporary a cappella music. Students must be enrolled in another curricular ensemble in order to audition and participate in One Voice.
This course is designed for grade nine female students who are interested in participating in choir at the high school level. Choral music from a variety of styles, time periods, and cultural traditions will be rehearsed and performed. Students will be expected to participate in daily singing activities that help train the female singing voice as well as participate in private voice lessons with the choir teacher. In addition to daily rehearsals, all students must attend required sectionals, concerts, and choir festivals often held outside of the school day. Students will be graded on ensemble contribution, formal assessment, performance, and a final at the end of each quarter.Varsity Women's Choir (10th - 12th Grade Women)
This course is designed for 10-12th grade women who are interested in participating in choir at the high school level. Varsity Women’s Chorus is a performance ensemble designed to explore choral music from a wide variety of styles, time periods, and cultural traditions. Students will be expected to participate in daily singing and technique activities that help train the female singing voice as well as participate in private voice lessons with the choir teacher. Music theory and sight-singing will also be studied. In addition to daily rehearsals, all students must attend required sectionals, concerts, and choir festivals often held outside of the school day. Students will be graded on ensemble contribution, formal assessment, performance, and a final at the end of each quarter.Yolonda Johnson (Sophomore), PresidentEva Laun-Smith (Sophomore), Vice PresidentKihya McDowell (Sophomore), SecretaryConcert Choir (10th - 12th Grade Men and Women)
The Knight Choir is an ensemble made up of students who believe all can sing. In this new course, students enrolled in general education classes are paired up with those who are a part of our Special Education Department. Students learn a variety of music from multiple genres, create and perform choreography, and participate in performances that cater to their skills and exceptionalities. Creation of this ensemble has helped expose students with cognitive disabilities to music, singing, and has helped made the Special Education Department more visible and apart of the culture here at Beloit Memorial High School. Rehearsals are geared towards preparation for a formal Knight Choir concert to be held at the end of the school year. Students must speak with Mr. Truby before enrolling in the Knight Choir. You do not have to be in a separate ensemble to be involved in Knight Choir!The Roosters (9th - 12th Grade Men and Women)
