NVHS Curricular Choral Offerings

Bass Chorus

A non-auditioned men's ensemble that perform a variety of literature alone and mixed with the women's Concert Choir. Blue Bass Chorus meets period 5* (lunch 6), and the Gold Campus Bass Chorus meets period 8.  Both ensembles are conducted by Mr. Kellner.

Cecillian Singers

A non-auditioned freshman women's ensemble that performs primarily two and three part literature. Cecillian Singers meets period 7 and is conducted by Mr. Kellner.

Concert Choir

A non-auditioned women's ensemble that performs repertoire for women's voices alone as well as mixed literature with the men's Bass Chorus. Concert Choir meets period 6* (lunch 5) and is conducted by Mr. Rimington.

Treble Choir

An auditioned women's ensemble studying and performing advanced, primarily three part, treble literature.  Treble Choir meets period 2 and is conducted by Mr. Kellner.

Varsity Singers

An auditioned men's and women's ensemble performing advanced, primarily four part, mixed literature.  This ensemble has two sections, Varsity I and  Varsity II, which rehearse and perform independently and combined. Varsity I meets period 4* (lunch 3), Varsity II meet period 3* (lunch 4), and both ensembles will work with Mr. Kellner and Mr. Rimington.  Both Varsity ensembles work regularly during their respective lunch/option period.  The specific schedule will be provided in class.  This is an expectation of the class.

* Lunches for these choirs are scheduled to allow rehearsals with other ensembles.

Course Links/Information:

Honors Varsity Information

Varsity Chamber Blogging Website

Topsy Turvy - Class Presentation

Curricular Choir Placement

Placement in auditioned curricular choirs is based upon a voice hearing consisting of the student performing the National Anthem unaccompanied, a sight-singing excerpt, scales, triads, and a prepared selection provided by the director. Strategies and opportunities to rehearse these performance activities will be provided in class as well as on the music department website.  A portion of this voice hearing and assessment takes place during the school day in March.  This portion consists of student performance of the National Anthem and sight-singing and the results are calculated as a part of their 3rd Quarter grade.  The second portion of the auditions consists of performing scales, triads, and a prepared selection of repertoire.  These auditions are slated for Wednesday, February 29 – students will have an assigned time slot sometime between 2:30pm-9pm.  Results from the 3rd Quarter voice hearing and the outside-of-school auditions on February 29 combine to determine placement in a curricular ensemble for the following school year.

Co- & Extra-Curricular Choral Offerings

WildScats[by auditions held in May, all grades]

The WildScats are a co-curricular vocal jazz ensembles meeting at least once a week, and performing throughout the year on curricular concerts as well as throughout the community.  Featured performances this year include curricular quarterly performances, the annual Jazz Concerts on Feb. 2, and Swing Dance on Feb. 3.  Membership in a curricular music ensemble is required and auditions for the ensembles take place in the Spring prior to the following school year. Auditions of the 2012-2013 WildScats will take place from 3:30pm-6:30pm on Thursday, May 24, 2012.   WildScats Blue is directed by Mr. Rimington, while WildScats Gold is directed by Mr. Kellner.  BOTH Blue and Gold rehearse on Tuesday evenings from 5:00-6:45 and Thursday mornings, however, additional or alternative rehearsals will be scheduled as needed.  A complete rehearsal schedule will be distributed to the ensembles.

Click here for the WildScats page.

Neuqua World Voices

Neuqua World Voices is an extracurricular choral ensemble open to all students of NVHS regardless of enrollment in a curricular choir.  The focus of this ensemble is to explore and perform music from the diverse cultures throughout the world.  Mr. Rimington will lead this ensemble this year as they continue its established traditions and start new ones! Neuqua World Voices conveniently rehearse on Tuesday afternoons from 2:45pm-4:15pm.  This after-school time frame provides a great opportunity for students to enjoy this unique ensemble right after school while still providing for the rest of the afternoon and evening for other family, activity, and academic needs.  After school conflicts with other NVHS activities will be easily resolved, please simply communicate with Mr. Rimington regarding these potential conflicts.  Neuqua World Voices performs throughout the year on curricular quarterly concerts, throughout the community, and on a featured performance Thursday, January 19.

Click here for the World Voices page.

Chamber Singers

Chamber Singers is a co-curricular ensemble open to all female students of the NVHS music department who are not inWildScats.  Students must be enrolled in a curricular music ensemble to participate.  Auditions for the 2011-2012 ensemble are held on Wednesday, Auditions 31st in the Gold Campus Choir Room.  The group meets once a week and performs at curricular concerts as well as throughout the community.  Chamber Singers is directed by Mrs. Kasprzak and rehearses on Wednesday evenings from 5:15-7:00 p.m. in the choir room at the Gold Building.

Directors' Schedules

Mr. Kellner                   

1      Plan

2      Treble Choir

3      Varsity II

4      Varsity I

5      Main Bass Chorus

6      Travel to Gold

7      Gold Bass Chorus

8      Cecillian Singers

Mr. Rimington                    

1      AP Music Theory

2      AP Music Theory

3      Varsity II

4      Varsity I

5      Plan

6      Concert Choir

7      Lunch

8      Auditorium Manager

Mr. Spears – Amazingly everywhere, at all times!

Mrs. Kasprzak – Chamber Singers – Wednesday evenings