Extra-Curricular Musical Offerings
Musical Groups — Students may participate in the following musical groups:
• Bella Voce — Chamber choir principally for a cappella classical music. Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings. In addition to school district performances, the group may perform at other venues throughout the year.
• CHS Singers — A select group that performs popular selections and music from Broadway musicals. The ensemble is featured at the annual Pops Concert and Carmel Festival of Lights.
• Jazz Band — Open to any student who plays saxophone, trumpet, trombone, drums, guitar, piano or bass. In addition to school concerts, the group performs for a variety of functions in the community and is featured at the annual Pops Concert each winter. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 2-3 PM, with additional rehearsals scheduled before performances.
• Tri-M Music Honor Society — A nationally-recognized honor society that serves the music department and community. Students in grades 10-12 who are accepted into this organization help the music directors oversee the many functions of the Music Department, including planning trips, assisting with concert preparations, performing accounting functions for the activity fund, and making decorations for the Pops Concert. Tri-M meets selected Mondays throughout the year.
• Music Production Workshop— Each year students are encouraged to try out for parts in either the high school music production or the pit orchestra. Rehearsals are Monday-Friday from 3-5 PM and run from January through the play’s production in March.