2019-2020
About Houston High Choirs
The Choirs
Auditions for the choirs are in the Spring.
CONCERT CHOIR
This is an auditioned and honors credit mixed course for students with advanced vocal skills. Course content includes study of fundamental vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history. Performances, after-school rehearsals, and All West auditions are required as scheduled. The purchase of performance attire is also required for this class. This choir takes an optional annual spring tour.
WOMEN'S CHOIR
This is an auditioned and honors credit treble choir for students with emerging to intermediate vocal skills. Course content includes study of fundamental vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history. Women’s Choir performs in at least 4 concert a year. The purchase of performance attire is required for this class.
FIFTH MEASURE
This is a contemporary a cappella mixed choir comprised of 16 voices. Students sing a variety of pop music and perform all over the Memphis area. During Christmas, the group, dressed in traditional Dickens attire, becomes a caroling group performing for many organizations throughout the Memphis area.
HOUSTON MADRIGAL
This chamber ensemble is the newest addition to Houston Choirs. The mixed group is comprised of selected advanced singers who perform sacred and secular early choral music. This group meets after-school and performs in various churches and concerts.
DOLCE BELLA
This is a contemporary a cappella treble choir comprised of 16 voices. Students sing a variety of pop music and perform all over the Memphis area.