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The Concert Choir is a select ensemble made up of members of the
choral groups in 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. Participation
is by audition. They meet
during homeroom in the Chorus Room from 7:40-8:00AM. The
rehearsals are as follows:
Tuesdays -
Everyone, full group Thursdays - Boys Ensemble
Fridays - Girls Ensemble
Concert Choir earns
superior rating at festival
The North Hills Junior High School
Concert Choir earned a superior rating at the High Note Festival
held Friday, June 3, 2011, at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr.
Natalie Ozeas, music professor at CMU, and Dr. Robert Dell, retired
music teacher from Peters Township School District, scored the choir
93 and 92, respectively, out of a possible 100 points.
The concert choir received several
positive comments from the judges including “confident sound,”
“well-balanced,” and “nice selection of music.” In particular, the
judges praised the strength of the boys’ sound and balance with the
ensemble – noting that only nine of the 48-member choir are boys.
“We were very pleased with what the
judges had to say. They were positive and encouraging, and the
suggestions they made for improving our performances were things
we’ve already discussed with the choir,” North Hills Concert Choir
Director Shaun Cloonan stated. “Overall, the day was a huge success
and a feather in the cap of our junior high choral program.”
The junior high Concert Choir is an
auditioned ensemble, open to all students in grades 7 through 9, and
includes students in chorus, band, orchestra, and music appreciation
classes. The Concert Choir has minimal rehearsal time – meeting
only 20 minutes during homeroom three days per week. Concert Choir
performs during each of the regular choral concerts as well as at
the Celebration of Learning, Arts Alive, Opening Day, and for the
School Board.
For more information about the High
Note Festival, visit
www.highnotefestivals.com.
Winter Holiday Concert
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
7:00PM, Jr. High Auditorium
Combined Choral Concert
Thursday, March 3, 2011
7:00PM, Jr. High Auditorium
Spring Concert
Thursday, June 2, 2011
7:00PM, Jr. High Auditorium

Click on
the links below to hear sample MP3 recordings of the songs we are
performing.
new files for spring coming soon...
Last Updated:
06/07/2011
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