Choirs of the AHS Choir Program

Colt Chorale (B Day / 7th 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 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 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.

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

Choraliers ( A Day / 3rd Period)

An 18-member 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 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 schoolwork missed due to Show Choir Gigs. 

Dinah Menger, Director

AHS Women (A Day/ 1st Period)

Made up of freshmen, sophomore, Junior and senior women. This choir works on vocal pedagogy, quality choral literature, sight-reading and music reading skills, choral etiquette, theory and music appreciation. AHS Women will perform at UIL Concert & Sight Reading Contest if eligible and are required to attend all Choir Concerts throughout the year.

AHS Men (A Day/ 1st 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 includes 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. Sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Bel Canto (A Day/ 2nd Period)

Made up of auditioned freshmen enrolled in Choir (SSA). Choristers train for advanced placement in Varsity Choirs while learning and performing all styles of music. Members will perform at UIL Concert & Sight-reading Contest if eligible and are required to perform at all Choir Concerts throughout the year. This choir also reinforces good choral etiquette, dependability, musicianship, and schoolwork.

Freshmen Tenor Bass (B Day / 6th Period)

Made up of incoming freshmen boys enrolled in Choir (TTB). Singers train for advanced placement in Varsity Choirs while learning and performing all styles of music. Members will perform at all concerts and at the UIL Concert & Sight-reading contest if eligible. This choir reinforces good choral etiquette, dependability, musicianship and schoolwork.

Freshmen Select Treble (B Day/ 6^th Period)

Made up of auditioned freshmen girls with two years of previous choral training from their middle school programs. Singers train for future advanced placement in Varsity Choirs while learning and performing all styles of music. Members will perform at all Concerts and at the UIL Concert & Sight-reading contest if eligible. This choir reinforces good choral etiquette, dependability, musicianship and schoolwork.

Vivace! (After school)

A treble choir setting (SSA) made up of incoming auditioned freshmen.

This is a performance choir and requires the same audition as for Choraliers.

Members are required to purchase a uniform, dance shoes and a $50 choreography fee. Members of Vivace! must be in Freshmen Select Treble. Members must be dependable as they will have some performances throughout the school district and community. Members must keep their grades above passing to stay in the group.

Vocal Jazz Ensemble (After school-TBA)

A treble choir setting (SSAA) made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors.

This is a performance choir and requires the same audition as for Choraliers.

The singers must be a member of Select Women's Ensemble or Colt Chorale. Members are required to purchase a uniform, dance shoes and a $25 choreography fee.  Members must be dependable as they will have performances throughout the school district and community. Members must keep their grades above passing to stay in the group.

Chamber Singers (Wednesday 3:00-4:30)

A mixed choir setting (SATB) made up of auditioned sophomores, juniors and seniors. This is an intense ensemble, performing very challenging a cappella chamber music. The group is self-taught and self-directed and performs at all concerts.  Members are required to prepare all music and to attend all rehearsals.

Horsemen (After school-TBA)

A tenor/bass setting (TTBB) made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors. This is an auditioned choir and requires the same audition as for Choraliers. The group works on music ranging from Barbershop, jazz, classical to pop and Broadway. Members are required to attend all rehearsals and to prepare all music.

Freshmen Tenor Bass (B Day / 6th Period)

Made up of incoming freshmen boys enrolled in Choir (TTB). Singers train for advanced placement in Varsity Choirs while learning and performing all styles of music. Members will perform at all concerts and at the UIL Concert & Sight-reading contest if eligible. This choir reinforces good choral etiquette, dependability, musicianship and schoolwork.

Freshmen Select Treble (B Day/ 6^th Period)

Made up of auditioned freshmen girls with two years of previous choral training from their middle school programs. Singers train for future advanced placement in Varsity Choirs while learning and performing all styles of music. Members will perform at all Concerts and at the UIL Concert & Sight-reading contest if eligible. This choir reinforces good choral etiquette, dependability, musicianship and schoolwork.

Vivace! (After school)

A treble choir setting (SSA) made up of incoming auditioned freshmen.

This is a performance choir and requires the same audition as for Choraliers.

Members are required to purchase a uniform, dance shoes and a $50 choreography fee. Members of Vivace! must be in Freshmen Select Treble. Members must be dependable as they will have some performances throughout the school district and community. Members must keep their grades above passing to stay in the group.

Vocal Jazz Ensemble (After school-TBA)

A treble choir setting (SSAA) made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors.

This is a performance choir and requires the same audition as for Choraliers.

The singers must be a member of Select Women's Ensemble or Colt Chorale. Members are required to purchase a uniform, dance shoes and a $25 choreography fee.  Members must be dependable as they will have performances throughout the school district and community. Members must keep their grades above passing to stay in the group.

Chamber Singers (Wednesday 3:00-4:30)

A mixed choir setting (SATB) made up of auditioned sophomores, juniors and seniors. This is an intense ensemble, performing very challenging a cappella chamber music. The group is self-taught and self-directed and performs at all concerts.  Members are required to prepare all music and to attend all rehearsals.

Horsemen (After school-TBA)

A tenor/bass setting (TTBB) made up of sophomores, juniors and seniors. This is an auditioned choir and requires the same audition as for Choraliers. The group works on music ranging from Barbershop, jazz, classical to pop and Broadway. Members are required to attend all rehearsals and to prepare all music.