The Choral Connection
Solo & Ensemble
During the third quarter of the school year the students of the PHS Choir Program will have the opportunity to participate in solos, small ensembles and choirs.
Click HERE to see performance dates and times available. Parents may volunteer as chaperones if they choose, and also see their child perform at this time.
Meet the PHS director
Ms. Kathryn Brown
Choir Teacher
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 920-822-6826
Year Course, Grades 9-12 – 1 credit
Treble Choir/Freshman Choir – No Prerequisites
A chorus designed to develop reading and singing techniques and theory knowledge for Treble Clef voices. Any students without choral experience or are developing their musical skills are placed in this choir. This chorus should be used as a stepping stone for upper level groups. A variety of musical styles are done throughout the year including world, Holiday, sacred, secular and classical music. It is designed for incoming freshmen to gain experience in choral activities as a stepping stone to the more advanced choral groups. Reading, singing techniques and theory knowledge are also developed during the duration of this course. This is a rewarding class for the student who enjoys singing and/or wants to learn how to sing.
year course, grades 9-12 – 1 credit
Die Meistersingers (Mens’ Choir) – No Prerequisites
Die Meistersingers is a choir to further develop the male voice and train them in singing techniques, music theory, bass clef, piano, and sight-singing in order to prepare them for Concert Choir. There is no prerequisite or audition for this choir. First time high school choir members and those who do not wish to audition for Concert Choir are encouraged to take this course. A variety of music will be studied throughout the year including classical, sacred, secular, and barbershop quartets. All freshmen men will be placed in this choir.
year course, grades 9-12 – 1 credit
Concert Choir – Audition Only
This chorus is an upper level choir of boys and girls. A variety of musical styles are done throughout the year including world, Holiday, sacred, secular and classical music. Higher levels of proficiency in singing technique and sight reading ability are developed to meet the demands of the difficult material sung. Auditions are required.
year course, grades 9-12 – 1/2 credit
Chamber Choir – Prerequisite: Choir or Band Course – Auditions Only
This chorus is a highly select group chosen through extensive auditioning. All members must be enrolled in another music performance class concurrently with chamber choir. This group strives for the highest level of singing proficiency. They perform a variety of styles of music. Singers must be available to perform frequently through out the year. This chorus is in 2 semester blocks. The group meets in the morning at 7:00am Mondays and Wednesdays with an occasional meeting in the evening, depending on the needs of the choir. Each member must be at every rehearsal. If a member has three unexcused absences, they are dismissed from the group. Academics are also important, and the members cannot fail two classes while in the class. If they do, it is cause for dismissal until their grades are brought up.
More Opportunities
Solo & Ensemble
During the third quarter of the school year the students of the PHS Choir Program will have the opportunity to participate in solos, small ensembles and choirs.
The Music Booster Website will make performance dates and times available so that parents may volunteer as chaperones if those choose and also see their child perform at this time.
choir awards
Honors Opportunity for Choir
Students also have various opportunities each year to audition for honors bands and choirs outside of the school system.
Because WSMA is an integral part of the band and choir curriculum at PHS, the Music Boosters offer limited scholarships for students who audition for and make the WSMA State Honors Music Project (band or choir) each year.
WSMA State Honors Music Project Treble Choir, Mixed Choir, Concert Band, Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble Audition Registration Opens: Late October or Early November. For more information and audition requirements, go to: https://wsmamusic.org/hs-honors/