OHS PERFORMING ARTS
Overland Choirs
Plainsmen
(Men Only/Grade Level 9-12)
An entry-level men‘s singing group. Emphasis is on developing vocal skills through a wide range of music, and performance skills through a variety of creative staging techniques. The group performs pop and folk music as well as more traditional men‘s choral music. This choir performs several times throughout the year, and attendance at all performances is a required part of this class. Students new to Plainsmen will be expected to purchase concert attire. Music Materials Fee of $10.
Overland Singers
(Women Only/Grade Level 9-12)
An entry-level women‘s choir. Emphasis is on developing proper singing skills and performing a broad range of choral literature. This choir performs several times throughout the year and attendance at all performances is a required part of this class. Students new to Overland Singers will be expected to purchase concert attire. Music Materials Fee of $10.
Trebelaires
(Women Only/Grade Level 9-12)
Spring Audition and Teacher Signature Required - a highly skilled women‘s choir known throughout the state for its excellence. The purpose of this ensemble is to expose the singers to quality literature for treble voices and to develop vocal technique and precision. This group of 40-50 women performs 10 to 15 times throughout the year, and attendance at all performances is a required part of this class. Dress Rental Fee of $40
Concert Choir
(Grade Level 10-12)
Teacher Signature and Audition Required - designed for vocalists who are advanced in their vocal and musical skills. Emphasis is on advanced technique and skill development using a broad range of literature. This choir performs several times throughout the year. Attendance at all performances is a required part of this class. Dress Rental Fee of $40.
Jewell Avenue Jazz Choir
(Women Only/Grade Level 10-12)
Spring audition and membership in Trebelaires OR Cecilian Singers Required - an intermediate/advanced choir that explores singing in the jazz style. This ensemble includes sophomore through senior girls and explores improvisational singing, reading chord changes, choral jazz blend, singing with stylistic considerations. This choir is a performing choir and performances are mandatory. Students new to Jewell Avenue Jazz will be expected to purchase concert attire.
Cecilian Singers
(Men/Grade Level 10-12 Women Grade Level 11-12)
Spring Audition and Teacher Signature Required - named for the patron saint of music, Cecilian Singers is an auditioned chamber ensemble. Though the group is primarily made up of juniors and seniors, a few sophomore boys are a part of Cecilians each year. Well known for its excellence in performance, this group performs 10 to 15 times throughout the year, and attendance at all performances is a required part of this class. Dress Rental Fee of $40 (Women Only) and One-Time Tux Purchase fee of $100 (Men Only).
Nine-Mile Jazz Choir
(Men/Grade Level 10-12; Women Grade Level 11-12)
Teacher Signature, Spring Audition Required, and membership in Trebelaires OR Cecilian Singers Required - an advanced choir that will explore singing in the jazz style. Though this ensemble is primarily juniors and seniors, one or two sophomore boys are part of jazz each year. We will begin to explore improvisational singing, reading chord changes, choral jazz blend, singing with stylistic consideration, and learning about the history of jazz. This choir is a performing choir, and performances are required. This choir sings often in public performance. Students new to Nine-Mile Jazz will be expected to purchase concert attire.