Vocal Music

List of 5 items.

• The Hallmen Chorus

  This large choir (40-50) consists primarily of juniors and seniors with prior singing experience. The group participates in the Men’s Choir division at festivals, and their repertoire consists of large accompanied and A Capella works written for men’s choirs. They sing at many special functions (Turkey Bowl, Open House, etc.) and are the featured choral ensemble for the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The group also participates in the annual AIMS Choral Festival and district and state assessments and often combines with local all-girls’ schools for mixed choir concerts. The Hallmen are open to all voices by audition.

• Chamber Chorus

  The Chamber Singers are the core group of singers for the Calvert Hall Choral Department. They are invited from the Hallmen Chorus by the director, regardless of grade, to perform advanced (Level 5-6) classical a cappella music ranging from classical to modern. A fairly high level of music reading skills is a pre-requisite. The group participates in the annual AIMS Choral Festival, district and state assessments, and smaller venues in the area. These singers act as peer educators to the younger or less experienced singers.

• Madrigal Singers

  This ensemble consists of mostly juniors and seniors from The Hallmen Chorus who have considerable singing experience. Their repertoire consists of advanced A Cappella works from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. They sing annually at the state and district Solo and Ensemble Festivals, as well as at other concerts.

• The Corridors

  This auditioned A Cappella choir with vocal percussion consists of mostly juniors and seniors from The Hallmen Chorus who have considerable singing experience and the ability to sing pop music. This group competes in the Vocal Jazz/Show division at festivals, A Cappella-fest at Park School, and in the International Competition of High School A Cappella. They also perform at the Christmas Concert and the Jazz Showcase. Their repertoire consists of a cappella contemporary works for men’s choir. Student arrangements, choreography and movement are strongly encouraged.

• Solo Vocal Music

  The Solo Vocal Music course is designed to provide students of all levels of proficiency with the opportunity to build singing technique through the study of various solo vocal repertoire including, but not limited to, classical and musical theatre genres.  The course would include performances at various choral concerts, at recitals, in the annual Chamber Ensemble Concert, at the District and State Festivals, and at the National Association of Teachers of Singing student auditions.