Vocal/Choral Department
 

 
6th Grade Chorus (Mrs. Windish):  Music Day 3 from 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

This ensemble is for all 6th grade students who enjoy singing and making music. Song selections cover a wide range of styles and cultural influences, including jazz, classical, pop, and musical theater. Performances include the Winter and Spring Fine and Applied Arts Concerts.

 

6th Grade Select Chorus (Mrs. Windish):  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 PM – 3:05 PM

This smaller ensemble of 15-20 students, drawn from the 6th grade chorus, is selected through an audition held in November. The 6th Grade Chorus sings more advanced selections from a wide variety of styles and cultures. Performances include the Winter and Spring Fine and Applied Arts Concerts, the 6th Grade Academy Awards, and in-school assemblies.

  

 
 
7th and 8th Grade Choir (Mrs. Van Druff ):  7th Grade, Music Day 2; 8th Grade;Music Day 1 from 7:00 AM – 7:45 AM

This ensemble is for all 7th and 8th grade students who enjoy singing and making music. Song selections cover a wide variety of styles and cultural influences. Performances include the Winter and Spring Fine and Applied Arts Concerts and an adjudicated performance at “Music in the Parks.”

  

 
Cantabile (Mrs. Van Druff ):  Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:35 PM – 3:05 PM

Auditions for this 37-member select chorus are held in October. Cantabile sings more advanced musical selection representing a wide variety of styles and cultures. In addition to singing at school concerts and assemblies, this group has performed at Chestnut Ridge Residences and at Sterling Rehab, community events such as the Penn State Medical Brigades for Honduras Benefit, and the national anthem for the Philadelphia Phillies.

 
Please note: Only members of the 7th and 8th Grade Choir are eligible to audition for Cantabile.