Membership is determined by audition and invitation only. High school students are selected based on their individual singing voice, previous experience, and attitude and effort during rehearsals. Chamber Choir rehearses every other day for a 78 minute block. This course is an elective worth one credit for each year of participation. Rehearsals are held once a week on Wednesday evenings.
Madrigals is an extra-curricular activity and no credit is earned for participation.
The Beginning Orchestra is made up of fourth grade students who have just started an orchestra instrument. Each orchestra member also receives a weekly class lesson. Although class lessons begin in September, Beginning Orchestra rehearsals begin in January meeting once a week for one 40 minute period. Participation in orchestra is not required. The Elementary Orchestra is made up of fifth grade students in their second year playing an orchestra instrument.