Music ensemble classes at Fort Collins High School are a yearlong commitment. When you register for one of these classes, your teacher plans the year’s curriculum based on your participation. Ensemble music is a team activity, and the full commitment of every member is vital to the success of the entire team. Therefore, if you register for an ensemble, you are committing to participate for the entire year.
2558 | Select Treble Choir (Canta Bella): 20 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – Prerequisite: audition
Membership in this choir is by audition only. The choir performs treble choir literature of intermediate to difficult levels. The choir represents the school in the community and participates in music competitions. At FCHS: Students purchase the required performance outfit.
2713 | Select Choir (A Cappella): 20 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – Prerequisite: audition
Membership in this group is by audition only. Through participation in this ensemble, students will acquire advanced performance techniques. Choirs perform in the community and at state functions. At FCHS: Students purchase the required performance outfit.
**FRCC Concurrent Enrollment Credit is available for grades 11 & 12
MUS 151/152 - Ensemble 1/2 - 2 college credits - Year 1
MUS 251/252 - Ensemble 1/2 - 2 college credits - Year 2
2730 | Tower Singers (Tower Jazz): Variable credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – Prerequisite: audition
Participation in this choir is by audition only, and students must be a member of one of the Concert groups. Students are required to have a solid background in basic choral techniques. At FCHS: Students purchase the required performance outfit.
2559 | Treble Choir (Anima): 20 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
This group is open to all alto-soprano voices. The choir performs music for treble voices of intermediate difficulty which prepares students for advanced music study in select groups. At FCHS: Students purchase the required performance outfit.
2563 | Tenor-Bass Choir (Signori): 20 credits – grades 9, 10, 11, 12 – Fine & Applied Arts – no prerequisite
This group is open to all tenor-bass voices. The chorus performs traditional and modern music, preparing students for advanced music study. The chorus performs at school concerts throughout the year and in the community. At FCHS: Students purchase the required performance outfit.