Welcome to the website for WSHS's Choirs!

Last updated on April 3, 2011.

The Choral program at West Springfield High School has a proud tradition and strong commitment to excellence. Choirs from WSHS have often excelled in regional, state, and national competitions, many times earning superior ratings.

Ladies Select
A female, auditioned group where students are offered an intermediate level of vocal techniques, sight-singing, and choral literature. Performance and rehearsals, both in and out of school are required. Concert attire is required.

Madrigals
An auditioned group that is comprised of 18-25 students. Students are offered advanced choral experiences for mixed voices. An ample amount of rehearsals and performances both in and out of school are required. Concert attire is required.

Musical Theatre
An auditioned class that focuses on assisting students in acting and improvisation for the psychological depth of a character, as well as movement for increased body-awareness and voice training. Performance and rehearsals, both in and out of school, may be required. Fees will apply for costumes and other show materials.

Personality Show Choir
An auditioned group where students sing and dance a variety of show tunes (jazz, pop, swing, etc.). This group requires an ample amount of rehearsals and performances both in and out of school. Concert attire is required.

Spartan Choir
A non-auditioned group where beginning level students participate in a chorus of mixed voices. Rehearsals and performance, both in and out of school, may be required. Concert attire is required.

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Our belief is that music and the arts are among keys to a full life—they are not just “elective” or “extra-curricular.” Choral music equips students with valuable life skills that today's students will put to use long after they leave high school:

  • teamwork;
  • performance and presentation skills;
  • building friendships and camaraderie;
  • setting and accomplishing goals (both corporate and individual);
  • connecting how a consistent commitment to excellence, shown in the effort one puts forth on stage and off, moves one to a success beyond what can be achieved on the basis of talent alone.

And all this can be gained while having loads of fun during these key high school years. That's a part of what makes participating in our choral program so special.