Welcome to Choir at Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School!
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Choir Members: Please complete this Choir Membership 2024-2025 Form
For reference: Choir Handbook 2024-2025
Want to Join Choir? Email your counselor to have Choir class added to your schedule on PowerSchool!
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The Choirs at BRMS
"Bel Canto" (Bel CAHN-toh) is the 7th grade choir that rehearses in smaller choir classes during school days and then combines together to sing in two large ensembles for performances. All 7th graders will sing in either the Bel Canto Treble Choir or the Bel Canto Mixed Choir. This choir is a graded curriculum class where students sing in two and three part harmony. There is no experience required to participate in this ensemble. Join and learn to read music and sing together!
"Chorale" (Koh-RAL) is a Mixed Choir for all 8th grade singers. This is a graded curriculum class that sings in both 3 part and 4 part harmony depending on the repertoire. It includes the upper and lower voice parts such as soprano, alto, tenor and bass. There is no experience required to participate in this ensemble. Come ready to grow as a singer and be a part of the team!
"Dolce" (DOHL- chay) is an advanced Treble Choir that meets after school on Mondays from January to June and will perform in the Spring Concert (May) and Dorney Park Music Festival (June). Dolce is an auditioned choir comprised of only treble (Soprano and Alto) voice ranges. The repertoire studied and performed has been carefully chosen to suit those looking to challenge their vocal techniques and level up their choral experience. Students participating in this select ensemble are required to participate in either Bel Canto or Chorale to set a foundation for their singing. Students who commit to Dolce membership will be eligible to be considered for the NJMEA All State Honor Choir Auditions, held in January, and are typically provided additional choral workshops and performance opportunities throughout the year. Attendance for this group is essential for the high level choral experience.
"Sol" (SOL) is a Cambiata choir that meets after school on Mondays from September to December and will perform in the Winter Concert (December). No audition required! Sol is a group comprised of male singers that provides opportunities of growth and artistic excellence while embracing the unchanged and changing voices. It is geared toward individuals interested in singing various styles of music and having fun together! Choristers who commit to Sol membership will be eligible to be considered for NJMEA All State Honor Choir Auditions in January. Sol typically participates in additional choral workshops and performance opportunities throughout the year.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mrs. Gabriele Hingelberg
BRMS Choir Director