The Athens Drive High School Choral program consists of three groups: Mixed Chorus, Ladies Ensemble, and Vocal Ensemble.  Chorus is a YEAR LONG course.  Students must make arrangements for a voicing session prior to registering for Ladies Ensemble or Vocal Ensemble.  With block scheduling, you can complete 8 courses a year, two of which are chorus.  There are numerous opportunities for additional electives, honors courses and advanced placement choices.  Honors credit is offered for Ladies Ensemble and Vocal Ensemble.

Choral Concerts and Traditions at Athens Drive High School

• Fall Concert
• Fall Cafe/Desserts w/junior, senior student performances
• Winter Concert
• Festival Concert
• Spring Concert
• All County Chorus
• N.C. State Honors Chorus
• Large Choral Festival @ Meredith College
• Small Ensemble/Solo Festival
• Singing Valentine Ensembles
• Governor's Mansion performance
• Capitol Building Holiday Tour Performance
• Williamsburg/Busch Gardens Trip
• New York Choral Trip
• School Wide Broadway Musical

 

Mixed Chorus  (year long course)  

Mixed Chorus is available for 9th-12th grade students.  Students learn basic and intermediate level repertoire from classical to Broadway to pop. Students also study basic music theory, vocal techniques and develop sight- singing skills.  Students are required to perform 4 - 6  times a year outside the classroom. The purchase of choral attire is mandatory. In addition, students fund raise $60 for the program.

 

Ladies Ensemble  (year long course)

Ladies Ensemble is available for intermediate/advanced level female singers.  Admittance to this class is by audition only. Students continue on to study intermediate/advanced levels of repertoire, music theory concepts and perfect sight singing skills.  Students perform 4 - 6 times a year outside the classroom. The purchase of choral attire is mandatory. In addition, students fund raise $60 for the program.

 

Vocal Ensemble  (year long course)

This is our most advanced and select mixed choir of 18-25 singers. Admittance to this class is by audition only. The ensemble performs predominately as an a cappella group but joins Concert Choir/Ladies Ensemble for performances as well.  The course is available to 10-12th graders who are committed to representing ADHS by performing throughout our community.  Students study advanced level repertoire, music theory and progress in their sight singing skills.  They perform 10-12  times annually outside the classroom.  The purchase of choral attire is mandatory.  In addition, students fund raise $60 for the program.