2024-2025 Bel Canto members
Bel Canto Choir (10, 11, 12) is a full-year, auditioned choir designed especially for the rehearsal and performance of three and four-part treble music (soprano I, soprano II, alto I, and alto II). Repertoire for Bel Canto ranges from advanced traditional choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. Auditions with the directors are required in the spring. Vocal technique and basic sight-reading skills are part of each rehearsal. When applicable and appropriate, fundamentals of music theory and music history are reviewed. Attendance is required at each performance, which includes the Fall Concert, Winter Concert, and the Happenin’ Concert. Bel Canto participates in an annual tour with Cantemus and Concert Choir.
Instructor: Serina Jolivette
STEP #1: Required ATTIRE Fees
You may pay the attire fee to the right with a credit card, ApplePay, or PayPal, or you can print this form, enclose payment, and send with your student to class.
If you are interested, the option exists to contribute a full or partial scholarship to assist an EHS student in need. Thank you!
After completing Step #6 below, you will be directed to the checkout page.
Financial assistance is available. Click here to complete a scholarship request form.
Step #2: Choir booster membership (Optional)
You may purchase a booster membership to the right with a credit card, ApplePay, or PayPal, or you can print this form, enclose payment, and send with your student to class.
After completing Step #6 below, you will be directed to the checkout page.
Thank you for your generous support of the Edina Choir Boosters!
Step #3: Required Dates & Times
Please make note of the following required dates and times on your household calendar.
Additions or changes to this list will be communicated as early as possible.
Tuesday, September 17: Bel Canto annual retreat (daytime trip off campus)
Monday, September 30: Nashville Tour info meeting (7:00pm)
Thursday, October 10: Flex Block (2:26-3:16pm): combined rehearsal with Concert Choir & Cantemus
Monday, October 14: Fall Concert (concert at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm)
Thursday, November 14: Veterans Day program performance (daytime at EHS)
Thursday, January 30: Flex Block (2:26-3:16pm): combined rehearsal with Concert Choir & Cantemus
Thursday, February 6: sing with Cantemus at Sweethearts Coronation (daytime)
Tuesday, February 11: Winter Choral Concert (concert at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm)
Thursday, February 27: Lake Conference Treble Choir Festival, daytime trip to STMA High School
Monday, March 17 & Tuesday, March 18 (for those interested): Happenin’ special act auditions (time slots between 5:30-8:30pm)
Thu., March 20 - Sun., March 23: Nashville Tour (departure & return times will be announced)
Wednesday, April 30: Happenin’ combined rehearsal (7:30-8:25am)
Monday, May 5: Happenin’ combined rehearsal (3:20-4:45pm)
Tuesday, May 6: Happenin’ dress rehearsal (6:30-9:30pm)
Wednesday, May 7: Happenin’ final combined rehearsal (3:20-4:45pm)
Thursday, May 8: Happenin’ concert #1 (concert at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm)
Friday, May 9: Happenin’ concert #2 (concert at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm)
Tuesday, June 3: Senior members sing during Commencement, Mariucci Arena (7:00pm)
Step #4: Parent volunteer interest (optional)
If you are interested in helping out from time-to-time in the choral department, please complete the following form. Thank you!
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Step #5: Supply List
In addition to the supplied music and folder, the following materials are required for each choir:
Pencil (at all times during rehearsal)
Highlighter
School-approved electronic device (i.e. laptop, Chromebook) with working microphone and camera
Headphones/earbuds for electronic device
One box of tissues as a classroom donation (due September 13)
Formal concert attire (see slide 9 of the Choir Department Handbook below)
Step #6: Review the Choir Department Handbook
Important course information and department policies are located in the 2024-2025 EHS Choir Handbook below. Parents and students should familiarize themselves with the information by advancing through the slides below. Please contact your student’s teacher if you have any questions about department policy.
Step #7: complete the confirmation form
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