TIMBERVIEW HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
Ensembles
Concert Treble
Tenor-Bass
Ensemble
Intermediate Treble Choir
Varsity Chorale
Viva di Voce
This choir consists of 9th–11th grade young ladies who are serious singers and who are training for the pursuit of a varsity level choir. Students will work on advancing vocal techniques, practice performances, and sight-reading skills. Students must maintain a good grade history, excellent work ethic, and will acquire the ability to sight-read and work through a fast-paced rehearsal. This group will also include elements of music theory. This ensemble does travel and will compete in several types of UIL and other contests. Additional rehearsals are required to best prepare for performances and contests. Mrs. Gatlin is the primary director of Concert Treble.
This choir consists of 9th-12th grade young men who wish to train and develop their voices and participate in vocal performances. This ensemble will acquire beginning vocal techniques, sight-reading skills, and may participate in various performances and contests. This group will also include elements of music theory. This is a two-semester course. This choir, either in part or in whole, will be participating in several types of UIL and other competitions. Additional rehearsals are required to best prepare for performances and contests. Mr. Forte is the primary director of the Tenor-Bass Ensemble.
This is an auditioned choir that consists of 9th-12th grade young ladies who perform assorted styles of music. Audition and/or teacher recommendations are required. Students will work on advancing vocal techniques, practice performances, and sight-reading skills. Students must have previous choral training, a good grade history, excellent work ethic, and the ability to sight-read and work through a fast-paced rehearsal. This group will also include elements of music theory. This is a two-semester course. This ensemble does travel and will compete in several types of UIL and other contests. Grade eligibility must be maintained to keep a place in the choir. Additional rehearsals are required to best prepare for performances and contests. Mrs. Gatlin is the primary director of Intermediate Treble.
This is an auditioned choir that consists of 9th-12th grade students who have choral experience and show an advanced level of vocal technique, sight-reading skills, and performance practices. This group will also include elements of music theory. Students in this choir exhibit an elevated level of commitment and dedication to the choir due to the schedule demands. This is a course for students who really love singing. This is a two-semester elective. This ensemble does travel and competes in several types of UIL and other contests. Many additional rehearsals are required to maintain the prominent level of excellence this choir has achieved in performances and contests. Grade eligibility must be maintained to keep a place in the choir. Mr. Forte is the primary director of Varsity Chorale.
This is an auditioned choir that consists of 9th-12th grade students who have choral experience and show an advanced level of vocal technique, sight-reading skills, and performance practices. In addition, the show choir students will perform choreography and will be a traveling showcase group that represents Timberview High School. Students in this choir exhibit an elevated level of commitment and dedication to the choir due to the schedule demands. This ensemble will compete in several types of UIL and other contests as part of Varsity Chorale. Many additional rehearsals are required to maintain the prominent level of excellence this choir has achieved in performances and contests. Grade eligibility must be maintained to keep a place in the choir. Mr. Forte and Mrs. Gatlin are co-directors for this ensemble.