New Vocal Handbook

If you didn't get a copy of the 2008 Vocal Music Handbook, you can download it here.
 

JHS Vocal Ensembles

Under the direction of Sarah Van Waardhuizen and Ted Brimeyer, each choir has a full slate of performance and competition opportunities scheduled to showcase the vocal talents of hundreds of students in grades 10 through 12. 

JHS is known for the success of its vocal-music programs, and the department truly has something to offer every student.

Chamber Choir
Year Course
Elective: 10th-12th Grade (Selected by Audition) (Meets Every Day)
Prerequisite: Audition

Chamber Choir is the most select choir in the JHS Choral Department and an additional section of Concert Choir. 28-35 students are selected to prepare for All-State Auditions.  Chamber Choir performs very difficult literature from various musical time periods. Vocal technique and sight-reading skills are emphasized in class. Chamber Choir performs fall, winter, and spring concerts. It presents an Old English Madrigal Feast each December. Chamber Choir also performs at State Large Group Contest in May.

Concert Choir
Year Course
Elective: 10th-12th Grade (Selected by Audition) (Meets Every Day)
Prerequisite: Audition

Concert Choir is a select mixed choir. It offers the serious musician the challenge of performing difficult literature from various musical time periods. Vocal technique and sight-reading skills are emphasized in class. Concert Choir performs fall, winter, and spring concerts. It presents an Old English Madrigal Feast each December. Concert Choir also performs at State Large Group Contest in May.

Mixed Chorus
Year Course
Elective: 10th-12th Grade (Meets Alternate Days)
Prerequisite: None

Mixed Chorus is open to all students who enjoy singing and who can accept the challenge of working with a large team to make music. Auditions for voice placement may be required. Vocal technique and sight-reading skills are emphasized in class. Mixed Chorus presents a fall concert, a winter concert, and a spring concert. It rehearses every other day.

Innovation
Year Course
Elective: 10th-12th Grade (Selected by Audition) (Meets Alternate Days)
Prerequisite: Membership in Mixed Chorus, Women’s Concert Choir, Concert Choir, or Chamber Choir required.

Innovation is one of two show choirs at JHS.  It combines elements of singing, dancing, and performing in a twenty-minute show.  Innovation competes in various show choir competitions in January, February, and March.  It presents an end of year show in the spring.  Innovation rehearses every other day and 3-5 hours per week outside of the school day.

Synergy
Year Course
Elective: 10th-12th Grade (Selected by Audition) (Meets Alternate Days)
Prerequisite: Membership in Mixed Chorus, Women’s Concert Choir, Concert Choir, or Chamber Choir required.

Synergy is one of two show choirs at JHS.  It combines elements of singing, dancing, and performing in a fifteen-minute show.  Synergy competes in various show choir competitions in January, February, and March.  It presents an end of year show in the spring.  Synergy rehearses every other day and 2-3 hours per week outside of the school day.

VPA Board Meetings
(all meetings @ 6 p.m. H.S. Chorus Room)

(No July Meeting)
August 6th