| | | So you're considering joining the Choirs of Cretin-Derham Hall? Wonderful, we'd love to have you!
Why should I join?
T here are lots of great reasons - here are just a few:
- It makes you a more well-rounded student, and person in general
- You get to be around amazing people (see the box below...)
- It improves your critical thinking
- Choir is an outlet to be creative, expressive, and emotional
- We're a true team effort - everyone's participation is critical
- Singing is good for your body - don't believe that, click here.
To see what current members of the choir have to say about their experience and why they joined go to this page.
Read more about the benefits of participating in the arts.What are choir members like?
They're as diverse a group as any at CDH:
- Some are great singers, and some aren't, and that's OK
- There are young men and women from each grade
- Most
of them are in sports (including basketball, dance team, football,
baseball, softball, hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming & diving,
and volleyball)
- Some are in JROTC
- There are choir
members in a variety of activities (speech, math team, robotics, campus
ministry, PRIDE, and student council to name a few)
- Many are involved in other fine arts activities (band, theater, visual arts, etc.)
- Some are very outgoing, others are shyer
- They have a variety of experience in choir from several years to beginners
- All of them have, and make, friends in choir
So how do I join?
First, think about whether choir is for you
- Check out some of the reasons to above, and check out what current members say
- Explore this site to learn more about the great (and building) program
- Come to a concert
Next, decide if you can commit
- While a year-long commitment is best for you and for the ensemble, exceptions CAN be made on a case-by-case basis
- The entire year is absolutely required for Pop Singers
Next, see if choir can fit in your schedule
- The
short answer is yes, for the vast, vast majority of people choir can
work into your schedule, though it may take a little creativity for
some of you.
- To answer some scheduling FAQ's read this.
- When in doubt contact Mr. Jacobson
Finally, sign up!
- If
you are an incoming 9th grader return the choir form in your
registration packet on registration day.
- If you are a current CDH student register for choir or talk to Mr. Jacobson
- Mr.
Jacobson will more than likely get in contact with you to answer any
questions you might have and/or to set up a time for you can come in
for a few minutes and see what choir and voice part would be best for
you.
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