Chamber Singers
The Chamber Singers are the most advanced choir in the Choral Department at San Juan Hills High School. This choir is an audition only choir composed mainly of upperclassmen with a musical background. The ensemble is geared towards those with a strong interest in singing and musicianship, whether it be solely here at San Juan Hills High School or in a future music career. The choir itself learns a great variety of music ranging over all time periods and genres, from early Baroque music to modern pop music, emphasizing all music styles as vital to the development of any musician. The Chamber Choir has rapidly become known as a heavily performing and educated choir and will continue to do so in the years to come.
Audtions for this group include:
- Mandatory callbacks with all other audtionees.
- Vocalizing for test of range.
- Singing a major scale.
- Sight-reading a rhythmic excerpt.
- Sight-reading a melodic excerpt.
Music frequently performed in this group:
- Baroque Music
- Romantic Music
- Impressionistic Music
- Neo-Romantic Music
- Modern Music
- Major Works
- Pop Music
- Theatre Music
Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is a come one, come all group. There is no audition necessary. The student needs only the desire to sing.Similar to the Chamber Choir, they too sing a wide variety of music appropriate for singers of all ages and backgrounds.
Music frequently perormed includes:
- Theatre Music
- Movie Music
- Modern Music
- Pop Music
- Romantic Music
- Major Works
Vocal Ensemble and Choir Club
Vocal Ensemble and Choir Club are volunteer groups made up of the most dedicated vocalists in the vocal department. Meeting exclusively during the singers’ own free time, the group strives to perform challenging and innovative music often performed solely by elite choirs. The group often sees student lead rehearsals and/or sectionals run by the various officers in the group. Given the number of singers and the difficulty of repertoire, the ensemble often sees one singer to an individual part, demanding strong musicianship and leadership.
