Performing Arts

Students will explore drama and build their acting skills in a variety of styles such as: improvisation and theatre games, contemporary plays, monologues, scene construction and character development. They will be taught theatrical terminology, be introduced to theatre history, Greek drama, playwriting, Meisner acting technique, Shakespeare, musical theatre, and audition technique, while growing in their understanding of the collaborative nature of theatre.

“C7” is an auditioned a cappella group of seven or eight singers supervised by Mrs. Kathy Rohrs and led by HS student directors.  This has been a wonderful tradition of collaboration and mentorship over these past years.  We are thankful to the following student alumni who have guided new young voices each year:  Veronica Mansour ‘17, Denise Enrique ‘20, and Brendan Teehan ’21.  We are proud to announce that Lauren Efffertz ’23 and Ally Judge ‘25 are the HS student directors this school year. 

 

This vocal ensemble is open to boys and girls in 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade. The students in this group must be a members of the Chaminade C-Notes and expressive singers who are able to solo and blend harmonies well in a group.

 

“C7” performs in Christmas and Spring Concerts, Open House, Holly Berry Luncheon at the High School, La Dame Luncheon, Mt. St. Mary’s concert as well as other Chaminade events and assemblies throughout the school year.  Auditions take place during the first week of C-Note rehearsals.

“Sweet Adelines” quartet of four singers (soprano, lead, baritone and bass).  This vocal ensemble is open to girls in grades 6,7 and 8.  Students receive placement into this ensemble BY AUDITION ONLY.  These auditioned singers learn and perform this a cappella style of music and learn to blend and sing in close harmonies.  The ensemble performs pieces in the traditional “barbershop” style as well as in a “contemporary popular” style.  These students are all members of the Chaminade C-Notes and perform in the Christmas and spring concerts as well as other Chaminade events throughout the year.

This course will explore the fundamentals of choral and solo singing, music theory, sight-reading, score study, song selection, and confidence building exercises. Members of this class will participate in two performances per school year, alongside the Chaminade Choirs!

 

This intermediate level course will expose students to advanced solo repertoire, including American Art Songs, Italian Arias, advanced music theory, sight-reading, score study, song selection, and confidence building exercises. Prerequisites for this course: Chorus I.

 

This advanced level course will expose students to a robust solo repertoire, including American Art Songs, German Arias, advanced music theory, sight-reading, score study, song selection, and confidence building exercises. Prerequisites for this course: Chorus I & II.

 

This is a yearlong course (Music Appreciation A & B) that will explore various aspects of music including: music theory, music history, and musicianship. This course will follow the W.W. Norton Style curriculum.

 

The Chaminade Concert Choir is an auditioned vocal ensemble made up of students that have a passion for singing and choral music! This ensemble performs at Chaminade multiple times throughout the school year and travels yearly to participate in world renowned choir festivals and competitions. 

 

 

Chaminade’s Vocal Jazz Ensemble is an ensemble comprised of a multitude of performing arts students, who participate in multiple arts activities throughout the year such as drama, band, choir, and dance! This ensemble competes professionally at world-renowned choir festivals and competitions, alongside the Chaminade Concert Choir and Spiritones acapella ensemble!

 

For more information please visit the choir website www.chaminadechoirs.org

Director of Dance
Lillian Rose Barbeito
lbarbeito@chaminade.org

This INTRODUCTORY/BEGINNING level dance class explores ballet, modern, and additional dance style(s), plus solo choreography skills. No previous dance experience required.

DANCE II
This BEGINNING/INTERMEDIATE level dance class explores ballet, contemporary, and additional dance technique(s), plus duet choreography skills. At least 1 year of previous dance training required.

DANCE III
This INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCED level dance class explores ballet, contemporary, and additional dance technique(s), plus group choreography skills. At least 2 years of previous dance training required.

DANCE IV
This ADVANCED/PRE-PROFESSIONAL level dance class will explore ballet (pointe optional), contemporary, and additional dance technique(s), plus group choreography skills. At least 3 years of previous dance training required. More stringent dress code (tights and leotard or unitard) enforced.