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Choral Program

Welcome to the Bishop Amat High School Choral Program page! Our mission is to create a balanced program of educational instruction that promotes participation in and appreciation of music to engage the minds and enrich the lives of all students. Through a variety of musical experiences, we encourage our students to reach a high level of musical excellence and become life-long, intelligent music advocates, participants, and patrons. Whether you are a seasoned vocalist or new to singing, our choral program offers a welcoming environment for all.


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Performance Groups

Our Choral Program features several performance groups, each offering unique opportunities for students to develop their vocal talents and perform in a variety of settings.

Learn about our different choral groups:

Students in our choral program participate in a variety of performances throughout the school year, including concerts, festivals, and school liturgies. These performances provide valuable opportunities for students to showcase their talents and hard work. Rehearsals outside of class time are essential to prepare for these events and are a requirement for all choral students.

Join Us!

At Bishop Amat High School, our Choral Program is committed to providing a thorough and inspiring musical instruction that helps students reach their full potential as singers and musicians. We invite you to join our choral community, where you will find a supportive and enriching environment to grow your vocal talents and share the joy of music with others.

Please contact our Choral Director Mrs. Jennifer Escovar for more information on joining our Choral Program at jescovar@bishopamat.org.

 

Choral Courses

Our Choral Program provides a range of courses designed to develop vocal skills, musicianship, and a deep understanding of choral music. Each course offers unique opportunities for students to grow as singers and performers.

Lancer Chorus (CSU/UC VAPA)

  • Grade Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
  • Description: Lancer Chorus is a one-year course that provides basic instruction in correct vocal production through daily vocal exercises and the preparation of choral music for concerts, festivals, and liturgies throughout the school year. Basic musicianship is developed through lectures, demonstrations, and solfege exercises. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are a requirement of the course. A supply fee is charged. Freshman students must complete Freshman Composition during summer school to make room in their schedule for Lancer Chorus.

Honors Chamber Singers (CSU/UC VAPA) WEIGHTED

  • Grade Levels: Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors, Seniors
  • Prerequisites: Ability to read music; audition and teacher signature required
  • Description: This course provides advanced instruction in correct vocal production through daily vocal exercises and the preparation of choral music for concerts and festivals throughout the school year. Advanced musicianship is developed through lectures, demonstrations, and worksheets. Advanced chorus students provide the music for school liturgies throughout the year. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are a requirement of the course. Freshman students must complete Freshman Composition during summer school prior to taking this course.