As a member of the CMS Choir program, you are part of one of the school's most important and respected teams. Together we can make great things happen! Those whose lives have been enriched by music know the joy of personal growth and how wonderful it is to share music with other performers and audiences.

There are many activities planned both in and out of class, which will allow you the opportunity to grow musically. Our goal is to teach each student the necessary skills to effectively express themselves through music.

CMS Choir members will also have the opportunity to attend lots of fun social events and trips throughout the year!

Choirs

6th Grade / Beginning Choir: Choir is a yearlong course designed to teach the fundamentals of vocal production. Sight-reading and learning to read music is practiced. Two concerts are presented per semester. There are no auditions for 6th grade choir. At Carpenter, there is a select group of 6th grade choir students who meet once a week in the morning to sing special music and give performances beyond those of the regular 6th grade choirs.

7th & 8th Grade Choirs:
Auditions are required after 6th grade. All choirs perform two concerts per semester, plus one or two contests throughout the year. Attendance is required at all performances. The following are the three choirs which students will have an opportunity to audition for:

Cantiamo: This is the top performing treble choir at CMS. Students who show musical knowledge through a background of musical involvement and who display above average abilities are selected to perform together to develop vocal skills and techniques.

Melodia: This choir is open to students who want to develop their voice and performance skills. Emphasis is placed on performance, development of vocal skills, and music appreciation.

Cantus: This course is open to students interested in choral music written especially for tenor/bass voices. The development of vocal skill and music appreciation is stressed.