An audition ensemble of high school singers grades 10-12, with at least one year of experience in another choir. The Madrigal Singers is a traveling choir that performs pop, jazz, folk, and classical choral music. The smallest and most select ensemble at OHS, The Mads have the opportunity to perform very challenging music, and serve as the liason for the OHS Vocal Music Department, singing at elementary and middle schools, as well as many local functions. The Madrigals are also required to perform concerts in the OHS Gilbert-Bremer Auditorium in December, February, and May, as well as District Choral Festival in March. Participation in District Solo & Ensemble is highly encouraged. Students are expected to attend additional after school rehearsals whenever necessary. The course focuses on building musicianship and extending already learned music fundamentals into exciting performances. If you would like the Madrigals to perform for your organization, please feel free to call Tom FitzStephens, Vocal Music Director at Owosso High School. 989-729-5577
A Cappella Choir
An audition ensemble of high school singers grades 10-12. A Cappella Choir performs a wide variety of choral literature, with a focus on the classical genre. A Cappella students are required to perform concerts in the OHS Gilbert-Bremer Auditorium in December, February, and May, as well as District Choral Festival in March. The course focuses on building independent musicianship, sight-reading skills, technique, theory knowledge, and performance quality. Participation in District Solo & Ensemble is highly encouraged.
Chorale
No audition is required for participation in Chorale. The course is offered to all students at OHS grades 9-12 who have an interest in singing. Mixed Choir performs a wide variety of choral literature, with a focus on the classical genre. Mixed Choir students are required to perform concerts in the OHS Gilbert-Bremer Auditorium in December, February, and May, as well as District Choral Festival in March. The course focuses on building independent musicianship, sight-reading skills, technique, theory knowledge, and performance quality. Participation in District Solo & Ensemble is highly encouraged.
Bel Canto
No audition is required for participation in Bel Canto. The course is offered to all female students at OHS grades 9-12 who have an interest in singing. Mixed Choir performs a wide variety of choral literature, with a focus on the classical genre. Mixed Choir students are required to perform concerts in the OHS Gilbert-Bremer Auditorium in December, February, and May, as well as District Choral Festival in March. The course focuses on building independent musicianship, sight-reading skills, technique, theory knowledge, and performance quality. Participation in District Solo & Ensemble is highly encouraged.
