2024-2025 Concert Choir members
Concert Choir SATB (grades 11 & 12) is a full-year, auditioned choir for mixed voices that focuses primarily on the rehearsal and performance of advanced standard choral literature from the Renaissance through the Twenty-First Century. Auditions with the directors are required in the spring. Vocal technique and sight-reading are stressed in every 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 Jubilee, Winter Concert, Current Jam, and Commencement. Concert Choir travels each year on a spring tour with Bel Canto and Cantemus to various destinations in the United States.
As was noted prior to auditioning for Concert Choir, weekly on-time attendance at Men’s Chorus/Treble Chorus morning rehearsals is an expectation and requirement of membership this advanced, select ensemble. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of every rehearsal, and individual issues with attendance or tardiness will be addressed by the directors.
Instructor: Christopher Piela
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.
Thursday, September 26: sing at Homecoming Coronation (daytime)
Friday, September 27 (tenors & basses only): sing National Anthem at Homecoming game (7:00pm, meet at 6:40pm)
Monday, September 30: Nashville Tour info meeting (7:00pm)
Thursday, October 10, Flex Block (2:26-3:16pm): combined rehearsal with Bel Canto & Cantemus
Monday, October 14: Fall Concert (concert at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm)
Thursday, November 14: Veterans Day program performance (daytime at EHS)
Saturday, December 14: Winter Jubilee Concerts (4:00pm & 7:00pm; attendance time will be announced)
Thursday, January 30: Flex Block (2:26-3:16pm): combined rehearsal with Bel Canto & Cantemus
Tuesday, February 11: Winter Choral Concert (concert at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm)
Monday, March 17 & Tuesday, March 18 (for those interested): Current Jam special act auditions (time slots between 5:30 - 8:30pm)
Thu., March 20 - Sun., March 23: Nashville Tour (departure & return times will be announced)
Monday, May 12: Current Jam rehearsal (3:20pm - 5:00pm)
Tuesday, May 13: Current Jam dress rehearsal (6:30pm - 9:30pm)
Wednesday, May 14: Final Current Jam rehearsal (3:20pm - 5:00pm)
Thurs. - Sat., May 15 - 17: Current Jam concerts (concerts each night at 7:00pm; attendance at 6:30pm; Saturday matinee at 1:00pm with attendance at 12:30pm)
Tuesday, June 3: Commencement, Mariucci Arena (7:00pm; details for juniors will be announced)
Weekly basis: Treble Chorus rehearsal for sopranos and altos (generally Tuesdays, 7:40am - 8:20am)
Weekly basis: Men’s Chorus rehearsal for tenors and basses (generally Wednesdays, 7:15am - 8:00am)
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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