THE PANTHER CHAMBER SINGERS -
This group is a small select mixed choir that learns and performs medium to difficult choral music of varying styles, appropriate for the group's size. The size of the group provides opportunity for serious music students to hone their vocal styles in preparation for more advanced singing at the college level. Members are chosen on the basis of their Concert Choir audition, and are required to participate with the same level of commitment and dedication in both groups. Seniority is an important factor for membership as we feel qualified students should have the opportunity for this singing experience. However, the final decisions are based on the quality of the audition. This group will perform more often that the Concert Choir. Because of its small size, as well as our period 4 rehearsal time, we are frequently invited to perform for various luncheons. In addition to the class time performances, there will also be performances scheduled for evenings, weekends and sometimes during school holidays.

BLACK ORPHEUS CONCERT CHOIR -

Concert Choir is a large, select, mixed choir that learns and performs medium to difficult level choral music of varying styles throughout the school year. Performance venues are not only at Newbury Park High School, but also at other sites both locally and through the country.

Each year the choir travels to one choral competition that requires and overnight stay and extended travel for educational purposes and academic enrichment. This class is unique because it is a performing group, an academic class, and a co-curricular activity, all in one. Because of this, there are many forms, which must be signed, policies, which must be followed, contributions for events and dress code, which must be adhered to.

This is a yearlong class and although some new members may be accepted in February, depending upon available space, students and parents should realize that responsible commitment for the entire year is expected.

REHEARSAL RULES AND PROCEDURES

1. Be on time with all materials in hand.

2. Do not talk once the rehearsal begins.

3. Remain in your sear and stay focused on the music.

4. Be proud of your abilities and maintain a positive attitude.

5. Work hard --- give 100% of what you have to give.

6. Be responsible and dedicated to our common goals.

7. Be polite and treat everyone with courtesy and respect.

8. MOST IMPORTANT RULE: HAVE FUN AND ENJOY THE MUSIC WE MAKE, SO THAT OTHERS MAY SThis We are excited for Mr. Bonn who gave so much of his life to the choir and now has retired.

What we have lost.....the golf course has gained.....

"DO THESE THINGS DAILY SO THEY BECOME HABITS.

THEN, WHEN WE PERFORM, ALL THE SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES

WHICH ARE TAUGHT IN CLASS

WILL BE SECOND NATURE TO YOU,

AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO GIVE YOURSELF

TOTALLY TO EXPRESSING THE MUSIC!" - Mr. Bonn - 1975 to 2003

Our new choir director is John Sargent!  More information about him to come!