Our Choirs
"Every day is an audition" is the motto we live by - make every day count!
The Centennial HS Choral Department offers a variety of performing ensembles to meet the educational needs of all students interested in singing. We have many courses and ensembles, each catering to varied individual musical needs in effort to provide the most complete and effective music education to each student. All choirs offer performance opportunities and focus on expanding the student’s knowledge of basic music theory, sight-reading skills, vocal technique, and music history. In addition to the development of individual musical skills, each choir is designed to teach self-discipline, commitment and teamwork. All students in choir are required to participate in concerts and may elect to participate in any extra-curricular competitions such as All-State Choir Auditions, 9/10 Honor Choir Auditions, and Region/State Solo & Ensemble Contest. Special Auditions will be held throughout the school year for opportunities such as Chamber Singers, Show Choir, the school musical, solos for concerts, etc. All auditions are judged objectively using an audition rubric that is ultimately scored and ranked by the professional staff within the department. In some cases additional judges from outside of the department are brought in to assist.
Every effort is made to ensure that auditions are fair and support student growth; however, with over 100 students in choir, auditions will always be competitive. The CHS choral staff spends many hours and their best professional judgement to ensure the best possible outcome for both student and choir. Audition results, once posted, are final. Should students have questions concerning audition procedures or results are welcome to make an appointment to go over results and judges comments with the director.
Choir Period Times
Chamber
Singers
The Chamber Singers is a mixed choral ensemble of up to 24 students in grades 10-12 auditioned at the conclusion of each school year. This ensemble serves as the choral department’s primary liaison to the school, district and surrounding community. Students are expected to be excellent musicians as well as examples of the values we continually strive to achieve in our Department. The Chamber Singers travel to many choral events and comeptitions each year. Regular attendance at rehearsal, consistent academic eligibility, and exceptional musicianship are all mandatory as a member of this ensemble.
​Rehearsals and performances outside of class are often additionally REQUIRED. Director Approval Required. Additional fees apply.
Varsity
Treble
The Centennial HS Varsity Treble Choir is an auditioned ensemble of treble singers in grades 10-12 that maintains a tradition of excellence within the CHS Choral Department. Consisting of the most advanced treble singers in the the CHS Choral Department, the Varsity Treble Choir performs a variety of choral repertoire on all department concerts. Eligible members of this ensemble perform at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, Festival di Voce in April of each school year, and are strongly encouraged to participate in individual performance experiences including All-State and 9/10 Honor Choir auditions in the fall and Solo & Ensemble Contest in the spring. Additional rehearsals outside of the school day may be required of these students during preparation for major concerts, contests, and events throughout the school year.
Varsity
Tenor/
Bass
The Centennial HS Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir maintains a tradition of exemplary performance within our department. This ensemble is composed of tenor and bass singers in grades 9-12. Singers in this ensemble study a wide variety of choral repertoire and perform on all department concerts. Eligible members of this ensemble perform at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, Festival di Voce in April of each school year, and are strongly encouraged to participate in individual performance experiences including All-State and 9/10 Honor Choir auditions in the fall and Solo & Ensemble Contest in the spring. Additional rehearsals outside of the school day may be required of these students during preparation for major concerts, contests, and events throughout the school year.
Advanced
Treble
This is a select ensemble of treble voices in grades 10-12, most of which have previous high school choral experience. Members of this ensemble perform a wide variety of choral repertoire and perform on all department concerts. Students in this ensemble are expected to maintain academic eligibility for participation in this ensemble.
​Eligible members of this ensemble perform at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, participate in other choral events, and are strongly encouraged to participate in individual performance experiences including All-State and 9/10 Honor Choir auditions in the fall and Solo & Ensemble Contest in the spring.
Bel Canto
This is an ensemble of treble voices in grades 9-12. Members of this ensemble perform a wide variety of choral repertoire and perform on all department concerts.
​Eligible members of this ensemble perform at UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Contest, participate in a special choral festival in the spring, and are strongly encouraged to participate in individual performance experiences including All-State and 9/10 Honor Choir auditions in the fall and Solo & Ensemble Contest in the spring.