Chorus Classes
La Belle Musique is a non-auditioned women’s chorus made up of mostly ninth grade girls and other beginning female students in grades 10-12. This choir has earned superior or excellent ratings at
LGPE for the last 11 years. All ninth grade female students and first year chorus females must register for this course.
Men's Chorus is a non-auditioned men’s chorus made up of boys in grades 9-12 who are new to chorus at North Gwinnett. This choir sings two, three, and four part men’s music in addition to combining
with our women’s choirs to sing mixed music. All ninth grade male students and first year chorus males must register for this course.
Bel Canto is an auditioned choir at NGHS. This group is made up of experienced singers from grades 10-12. Students in this choir are eligible to audition for All-State Chorus, and sign up for Honor’s Chorus. This is an advanced level choir that requires sight-reading skills.
Camerata Women is an auditioned women’s choir made up of students in grades 10-12. Many of the students in the choir audition for All-State Chorus and attend Honor Chorus. This choir will combine
with the Bel Canto Women, Men’s Chorus, and Chorale in concerts, as well as performing separately.
Chorale is a highly selective, auditioned women’s ensemble made up of 40 female students in grades 10-12. This choir has consistently received superior ratings at GMEA Choral LGPE.
Advanced Men's Chorus is a highly selective, auditioned men’s ensemble made up of male students in grades 10-12. They will rehearse with Men’s Chorus, and perform in combination with many groups within the North Gwinnett Chorus.
LGPE for the last 11 years. All ninth grade female students and first year chorus females must register for this course.
Men's Chorus is a non-auditioned men’s chorus made up of boys in grades 9-12 who are new to chorus at North Gwinnett. This choir sings two, three, and four part men’s music in addition to combining
with our women’s choirs to sing mixed music. All ninth grade male students and first year chorus males must register for this course.
Bel Canto is an auditioned choir at NGHS. This group is made up of experienced singers from grades 10-12. Students in this choir are eligible to audition for All-State Chorus, and sign up for Honor’s Chorus. This is an advanced level choir that requires sight-reading skills.
Camerata Women is an auditioned women’s choir made up of students in grades 10-12. Many of the students in the choir audition for All-State Chorus and attend Honor Chorus. This choir will combine
with the Bel Canto Women, Men’s Chorus, and Chorale in concerts, as well as performing separately.
Chorale is a highly selective, auditioned women’s ensemble made up of 40 female students in grades 10-12. This choir has consistently received superior ratings at GMEA Choral LGPE.
Advanced Men's Chorus is a highly selective, auditioned men’s ensemble made up of male students in grades 10-12. They will rehearse with Men’s Chorus, and perform in combination with many groups within the North Gwinnett Chorus.
Extracurricular Activities
Extracurricular activities are not required, but offer students opportunities for additional musical experiences outside the normal classroom setting.
All-State Chorus is an opportunity for individual students to attend a weekend event in Athens and sing in a large choir with students from all over the state. Students must pass a screening audition at NGHS, and two additional regional auditions. NGHS had 19 students attend All-State Chorus during the 2012-2013 school year. North Gwinnett High led the county in All State numbers, and North Gwinnett Middle led the county in the middle school numbers.
All-State Reading Choir is an opportunity for individual students to attend a weekend event in Savannah and sight sing over 75 pieces of music with 100 total students statewide. Auditions are held in November (at NGHS) for students who excel in sight singing.
Honor Chorus is an opportunity for individual students to attend a two-day event held in Athens and sing with students from other schools in our district. Mrs. Varner submits students names based on their musicianship, attitude, and work ethic.
Ensemble is an auditioned mixed choir at NGHS. Auditions are held in the first month of school, and rehearsals are held based on the members’ availability (typically Tuesday's and Thursday mornings before school starts). The ensemble frequently tours during the holidays and performs for community events.
Note: Participation fee must be paid before students may participate in these activities.
All-State Chorus is an opportunity for individual students to attend a weekend event in Athens and sing in a large choir with students from all over the state. Students must pass a screening audition at NGHS, and two additional regional auditions. NGHS had 19 students attend All-State Chorus during the 2012-2013 school year. North Gwinnett High led the county in All State numbers, and North Gwinnett Middle led the county in the middle school numbers.
All-State Reading Choir is an opportunity for individual students to attend a weekend event in Savannah and sight sing over 75 pieces of music with 100 total students statewide. Auditions are held in November (at NGHS) for students who excel in sight singing.
Honor Chorus is an opportunity for individual students to attend a two-day event held in Athens and sing with students from other schools in our district. Mrs. Varner submits students names based on their musicianship, attitude, and work ethic.
Ensemble is an auditioned mixed choir at NGHS. Auditions are held in the first month of school, and rehearsals are held based on the members’ availability (typically Tuesday's and Thursday mornings before school starts). The ensemble frequently tours during the holidays and performs for community events.
Note: Participation fee must be paid before students may participate in these activities.