O'Fallon Township High School Choral Program
O'Fallon Township High School Choral Program 

Chamber Ensemble

I'm Building Me a Home
This is a lesser-known call and response spiritual arranged by Anthony Trecek-King. He writes "The text draws on a theme of resilience toward freedom, toward home, in the face of slavery and its brutal working conditions." Chamber choir worked hard to perform this piece with integrity and authenticity to give homage to this important part of our history. Senior Haleigh Spencer got a standing ovation at the McKendree Choral Adjudication Festival for her improvised solo in this piece. Please give it a listen!
Chamber Choir 2.wav
Wave audio file [42.9 MB]

Course Description

Honors Chamber Ensemble (1st semester) Chamber Ensemble (2nd semester)

Full Year: ½ Credit Per Semester (Honors Credit 1st Semester Only) 

 

Open to Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors - Prerequisite: Audition


Honors Chamber Ensemble is the premier choral group at OTHS and is a one-semester course focusing on the highest levels of vocal musicianship. Students will be introduced to advanced music theory, focusing on the highest levels of vocal musicianship. Students will be introduced to advanced music theory, a large variety of vocal styles including a cappella, jazz, and several different foreign languages. Voicing Ranges from SATB to 16 parts. The Madrigals and Jazz Choir are encompassed within this group. Chamber Ensemble has the largest time commitment of all the choirs, and students are required to attend all performances, rehearsals, and outreaches. 

 

 

During the school year, students will be participating in the following performances and contests:
 

Fall Concert

Feeder School Concert

Madrigal Dinners

Community Outreach Performances

IMEA Auditions and Festivals (mandatory for chamber choir members)

Jazz Choir Festivals and Perfromances

Pre-Contest Concert

IHSA Organizational Contest

IHSA Solo and Ensemble Contest and Concert (Mandatory for ALL chamber choir members)

Spring Pops Concert



Star Spangled Banner
Here's a recording from Chamber Choir 2021-2022 singing the Star Spangled Banner Arr. by Darmon Meader
Star Spangled Banner - 2022.mp3
MP3 audio file [1.9 MB]
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