Choir
THS Chorale: (9-12...No Audition Necessary) This is Thurston’s entry-level choir, in which students have the opportunity to build their vocal technique and musicianship skills. Chorale members study the widest possible range of choral styles with emphasis placed on producing excellence in performance. Year-long
A Cappella Choir: (10-12...Audition Required) This is a large, select choral ensemble for students with good voice quality and singing ability. Emphasis is on the tone production, musicianship, and excellence in performance of a wide variety of choral music. A Cappella Choir competes at the District Festival to qualify for State Contest. Pianists are welcome to audition for credit as choir accompanists. Trimesters 1 & 2
Madrigal Singers: (10-12 Audition Required) This is a select, small ensemble (no more than 28 voices), which will study Madrigals and other Chamber Choir literature. Soloist abilities are expected from all members. This group becomes the Royale Courte in the Feaste! 1st Trimester ONLY!
High Energy: (10-12 Audition Required) This is a select, small ensemble (no more than 20 voices), which will study many different styles with some emphasis placed upon swing, vocal jazz and pop. Soloist abilities are expected from all members. This group performs widely in the Eugene-Springfield area. Trimesters 2 & 3.
A typical choir season at THS includes the following Choral Concerts:
• Fall Choral Concert
• Madrigal Singers In Concert
• Ye Olde Christmas Feaste
• Spring Choral Concert
• POPS Concert
• High Energy’s Year-In-Revue Concert
Individual Opportunities
in Vocal Music include:
• Tour Choir NEXT YEAR!! New York!
• Voice Lessons (free to THS Choir Students)
• Musical Theater Class is offered during 3rd Trimester!! Sing! Dance! Act!
