John Lund became the first choral director at the new Elkhart Memorial High School. Current director, Michael S. Wade, assumed the position in 1985. Nancy Lerner has been the staff accompanist since 1984. The comprehensive curriculum includes a sequence of six choral ensembles. The primary focus is development of each individual voice and mastery of literacy skills.
Private study is encouraged.
Instructors are interviewed, carefully screened, and made available to students during the school day. Three private voice teachers work with approximately 45 individual students each week. Scholarships are available that help make this elective choice a viable option for all students. All six ensembles perform on the four major concerts presented each year. They also enter the State sponsored festival adjudication every spring.