Last Update
Saturday, August 28, 2010

The Arlington ISD fine arts program was recently named one of the Best Communities for Music Education for 2009. This is the sixth consecutive year the fine arts program has received this designation. To see the complete list of Best communities, click here.

Meet the Choirs of the 2010-11 AHS Choral Program

Revised August 28, 2010

Freshmen Treble (A Day / 1st Period)
All Freshmen women entering the choir program at Arlington High begin in this ensemble. Upon arrival, each singer is auditioned for voice classification and music knowledge. This group works on advancement in vocal pedagogy, sight reading, choral methods and repertoire. Members are required to participate in all concerts at Arlington High School and the UIL Concert & Sight Reading contest. Grade eligibility is a requirement. If grades become an issue, a student may be moved to another choir period.
Rebecca Nunez-Stubbs-Director

AHS Men ( A Day / 2nd  Period)
A TTBB choir setting performing all styles of music. The choir works on
vocal pedagogy, sight reading improvement, choral etiquette and theory. This
choir may include new and less experienced singers and requires no audition. All
members are required to attend all Choral concerts and UIL Concert & Sight       
Reading Contest if eligible. Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors.
Mason Barlow-Director

Colt Chorale (A Day / 3rd Period)
Mixed choir setting (SATB) performing selections from all musical periods.
The choir is made up of Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who pass the audition. Members must have previous years of choral training, a good grade history, excellent work ethic and the ability to sightread and move quickly through intense and fast-paced rehearsals. All members are required to attend one a 1-hour sectional per week outside of class for a grade. Members are expected to take voice lessons and to audition for the TMEA All State Choir. All members are expected to retain grade eligibility in order to keep a place in Colt Chorale.
Dinah Menger-Director

Select Women’s Ensemble (B Day / 5th Period)
Treble choir setting (SSAA) performing selections from all musical periods.
The choir is made up of Sophomore, Junior and Senior Women who pass the
audition. Members must have previous years of choral training, a good grade history, excellent work ethic, and the ability to sight read and move quickly through intense and fast-paced rehearsals. All members are required to attend one 1-hour sectional per week outside of class for a grade. Members are encouraged to study voice and audition for the TMEA All State Choir. Grade eligibility is expected in order to keep a place in Select Women's Ensemble
Dinah Menger, Rebecca Nunez-Stubbs-Directors

Concert Choir (B Day / 6th Period)
Mixed Choir setting (SATB) made up of Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors who pass an audition. Concert Choir serves as a training choir with serious singers interested in pursuing a place in Colt Chorale. Members are expected to take voice lessons and to compete in the Texas All State Choir process and to perform in all concerts and choral events at Arlington High School, as well as the Concert & Sight Reading Contest.
Grade eligibility and personal responsibility are expected.
Dinah Menger, Mason Barlow-Directors

Cantabile (B Day / 7th Period)
Treble choir setting (SSAA) performing selections from all musical periods. This is an auditioned choir made up of Sophomore, Junior and Senior women. This ensemble continues study of vocal pedagogy and advanced repertoire and focuses on the advancement of group and individual sight reading skills. This group is expected to perform at all Arlington High School concerts and the UIL Concert & Sight Reading contest. Members are encouraged to take voice lessons and to retain grade eligibility.
Rebecca Nunez-Stubbs-Director

Chamber Singers (B Day / 7th Period)
Mixed choir setting (SATB) of Sophomore, Junior and Senior choir members who work intensely and quickly on extremely challenging music. The members in this choir are expected to be self-motivated and independent musicians. All members must also be in Colt Chorale, taking voice lessons and preparing for Texas All State Choir auditions. Each member will be responsible for learning all of the repertoire for Chamber Singers, as well as all repertoire for Colt Chorale. All members are required to maintain grade eligibility and are responsible for taking care of any and all conflicts which interferes with Chamber Singers.
Dinah Menger-Director

Music Theory (B Day / 8th Period)
This class studies the fundamentals of music theory. Students will study and be tested on music theory, ear training and composition.
Mason Barlow-Instructor

Advanced Placement Music Theory (B Day / 8th Period)
This class is made up of advanced music students and teaches the fundamentals of music theory in preparation for college music courses. Students will study and be tested on music theory, ear training and composition.
Rebecca Nunez-Stubbs-Instructor

EXTRACURRICULAR ENSEMBLES

Choraliers ( Monday 6:00-9:00 pm at Freestyle Productions Studios and Wednesdays from 3:00-4:30 pm at Arlington High School)
A performance choir (SATB) performing Vocal Jazz, Musical and Pop selections, madrigals and chamber music. The Choir is made up of Sophomore, Junior and Senior Men and Women who pass the audition. The audition includes a musical theater selection, choreography, and a TMEA All State sight reading selection. Members are required to purchase a uniform, dance shoes and a choreography fee of $100 ($50 for the Fall Show and $50 for the Spring Show). Members are required to be in Colt Chorale. Members must be mature and dependable due to the excessive amount of performances throughout the community both during the school day and many evenings. Members are expected to keep their grades above passing and are responsible for making up all school work missed due to Show Choir Gigs. 
Mason Barlow, Director
Stephanie Locker Hall, Choreographer

Take Note (Monday evenings 7:00-9:00 PM)
A mixed choir setting (SATB) made up of auditioned Sophomore, Junior and Seniors.
This group meets on Monday evenings from 7:00-9:00 PM and each member must also be a member of either  Colt Chorale, Select Women’s or Cantabile. Members are required to purchase a costume, appropriate dance shoes and a $50 choreography fee. Members must be dependable and maintain eligibility. Each member must be a professional representative of our choir program and our school.
Dinah Menger-Director

Vivace! (After School Rehearsals-TBA)
A treble choir setting (SSAA) made up of Freshmen women. This group will audition upon arriving at Arlington High School. They will have a set rehearsal time each week and they are responsible for purchasing a costume, appropriate dance shoes and a $50 choreography fee. Members must be dependable and maintain eligibility. Each member must be a professional representative of our choir program and our school.
Rebecca Nunez-Stubbs-Director

Horsemen (After school-TBA)
A tenor/bass setting (TTBB) made up of auditioned men from Men’s Ensemble. They will have a set rehearsal time each week and they are responsible for purchasing a costume, appropriate dance shoes and a $50 choreography fee. Members must be dependable and maintain eligibility.  
Mason Barlow-Director
***Vivace! and Horsemen will be known as Guys and Dolls when performing together.