Our Choirs

OUR CHOIRS

2024-2025
Class Schedule

Varsity Treble Choir

The Centennial HS Varsity Treble Choir is an auditioned ensemble of treble singers in grades 10-12 that maintains a tradition of excellence within the CHS Choral Department. Consisting of the most advanced treble singers in the the CHS Choral Department, the Varsity Treble Choir performs a variety of choral repertoire on all department concerts. Eligible members of this ensemble perform at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, Festival di Voce in April of each school year, and are strongly encouraged to participate in individual performance experiences including All-State and 9/10 Honor Choir auditions in the fall and Solo & Ensemble Contest in the spring. Additional rehearsals outside of the school day may be required of these students during preparation for major concerts, contests, and events throughout the school year.

Advanced Treble Choir

This is a select ensemble of treble voices in grades 10-12, most of which have previous high school choral experience. Members of this ensemble perform a wide variety of choral repertoire and perform on all department concerts. Students in this ensemble are expected to maintain academic eligibility for participation in this ensemble.

Eligible members of this ensemble perform at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, participate in other choral events, and are strongly encouraged to participate in individual performance experiences including All-State and 9/10 Honor Choir auditions in the fall and Solo & Ensemble Contest in the spring.

Chamber Singers

The Chamber Singers is a mixed choral ensemble of up to 24 students in grades 10-12 auditioned at the conclusion of each school year. This ensemble serves as the choral department’s primary liaison to the school, district and surrounding community. Students are expected to be excellent musicians as well as examples of the values we continually strive to achieve in our Department. The Chamber Singers travel to many choral events and comeptitions each year. Regular attendance at rehearsal, consistent academic eligibility, and exceptional musicianship are all mandatory as a member of this ensemble.

Rehearsals and performances outside of class are often additionally REQUIRED. Director Approval Required. Additional fees apply.

Shades of Blue

Student members of the CHS Show Choir will focus on choreographed performance of pop, jazz, and musical theatre literature. Shades of Blue is a growing, competitive ensemble that competes in multiple events each year. Auditions are held in the Spring of each year, and as needed in the fall semester for entering students.

Rehearsals and performances outside of class are REQUIRED. Director Approval Required. Additional fees apply.

**Special Note: Auxiliary Ensembles are an extension of the regular choral curriculum intended for advanced students seeking further enrichment/enjoyment in the Centennial Choral Program. Concurrent enrollment in a primary ensemble in the Centennial Choir Program is required for membership in these auxiliary groups.

Varsity Tenor Bass Choir

The Centennial HS Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir maintains a tradition of exemplary performance within our department. This ensemble is composed of tenor and bass singers in grades 9-12. Singers in this ensemble study a wide variety of choral repertoire and perform on all department concerts. Eligible members of this ensemble perform at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, Festival di Voce in April of each school year, and are strongly encouraged to participate in individual performance experiences including All-State and 9/10 Honor Choir auditions in the fall and Solo & Ensemble Contest in the spring. Additional rehearsals outside of the school day may be required of these students during preparation for major concerts, contests, and events throughout the school year.

Bel Canto Treble Choir

This is an ensemble of treble voices in grades 9-12. Members of this ensemble perform a wide variety of choral repertoire and perform on all department concerts.

Eligible members of this ensemble perform at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, participate in a special choral festival in the spring, and are strongly encouraged to participate in individual performance experiences including All-State and 9/10 Honor Choir auditions in the fall and Solo & Ensemble Contest in the spring.