| | Chico High School has long had a strong and distinguished music program.
Over the years, CHS has been fortunate to have some very talented music directors and students. The trophies, plaques and awards are too numerous to display in one place.
There are seven ensembles in the department: - A Cappella
- Madrigals
- Cantilena (women’s choir)
- Men’s Choir
- ChicoVoce (jazz choir)
- Chico Chic (girls’ quartet)
- Sac Street Boys (barbershop quartet)
Each of these ensembles performs at concerts and for special events in the community throughout the year. The three larger ensembles consistently take top honors at regional and superior festivals in Northern California.
2001 was a milestone year for the Choral Department. In April, the A Capella Choir traveled to Australia to perform in Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney. It was the first time a Chico High performing ensemble had had the opportunity to perform abroad since 1974. This was an historic occasion for the school and an experience of a lifetime for the students who participated in this international tour.
In 2003, A Cappella and Chico Voce traveled to New York to perform under the direction of John Rudder. The Choirs prepped for over a year learning the extra music after school.
In 2004, our Madrigal Choir was fortunate enough to participate in a vocal class aboard a cruise ship, with ports of call throughout the Western Caribbean.
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| | The A Cappella Choir is a 55-voice mixed choir. This is the premier large ensemble at Chico High School. Students must pass a rigorous audition to be selected for membership. The choir performs music of all styles, focusing primarily on traditional choral music ranging from the Renaissance to 20th century compositions.
The A Cappella Choir meets fourth period in 2003-2004, 5 days a week. To see the syllabus for this course, click here.
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| | Camerata is Chico High’s new advanced women’s choir. This choir is a step up from Cantilena and they sound great. This 21-girl choir performs in major concerts and if you haven’t heard them, you should.
Camerata meets first period in 2003-2004, 5 days a week. To see the syllabus for this class, click here.
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| | Cantilena choir gets its name from the musical term meaning 'a lyrical melody in the ballade style for treble instruments and voices.' Comprised mostly of 9th and 10th graders, this all girls’ choir also performs on major concerts and at festivals. This Choir contains about 44 young ladies this year.
Cantilena choir meets third period in 2003-2004, 5 days a week. To see the syllabus for this class, click here.
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| | Another fairly new ensemble to Chico High is Chico Chic. Chic's focus is "girl group" songs from the 50's and 60's. They are giving the Sac Street Boys competition in the volume of requests they receive. In 2003-2004, Chic members are Kelsey Bilodeau, Dora Burfeind, Gina Dorenzo and Tanya Zeitler.
Chic meets twice a week for 45 minutes. To see the syllabus for this class, click here.
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| | Vocal Jazz is one of the most difficult styles of music to learn and perform. The members of ChicoVoce must be the musicians of the highest caliber. In 2004, ChicoVoce participated in the prestigious Columbia College Jazz Festival in Sonora, CA. It was a great experience. We plan to make this an annual event. Jazz members include Beth Knight, Jared Keller, Jennine Marley, Ben Ruttenburg, Alex Boyles, and Trey Peoples.
Jazz meets twice a week for 45 minutes. To see the syllabus for this class, click here.
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| | Chico High School's Madrigal Choir participated in the Heritage Music Festival in Los Angeles in the spring of 2000 and were one of two choirs from that event invited to the Festival of Honors held in Washington D.C. The Madrigal Choir is the premier vocal ensemble at Chico High. Members must pass a rigorous audition, rehearse during lunch and participate concurrently in A Capella choir.
The Madrigal Choir meets twice a week for 45 minutes. To see a copy of the syllabus, click here.
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| | Men’s choir has recently been renamed Quodlibet, meaning something about being crazy or chaotic. They sing a variety of styles and perform in major concerts as well as in recitals.
Men’s choir meets fifth period in 2003-2004, 5 days a week. To see the syllabus for this class, click here.
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| | The Sac Street Boys are the Chico High group most requested to perform at events on campus and throughout the community. Their Barbershop Quartet stylings, along with their dynamic personalities, create a very entertaining combination. Members include Alex Boyles, Gregg Hammer, Nathan Lautario and Landon Strine.
The Sac Street Boys meet once a week for 45 minutes. To see the syllabus for this class, click here.
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| | - Choral Music
- Women's Choir
- Men's Choir
- A Capella Choir
- Madrigal Singers
- Music Enrichment
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