Vocal Ensembles

Bel Canto

Bel Canto is open to any student, grades 9-12. This ensemble provides the student with an opportunity to rehearse and perform a wide variety of SSAA literature. Performances range from choral concerts to state contest. Emphasis will be placed on vocal technique, reading skills, musicality and ensembleship. Bel Canto meets regularly on A days during 2nd block.

Xavier Chorale

Xavier Chorale is open to any student in grades 9-12. Placement auditions are held in the spring semester for any member of Bel Canto that would like to advance to this ensemble. Xavier Chorale provides the student with an opportunity to rehearse and perform a wide variety of SATB literature.  Performances range from choral concerts to state contest. Emphasis will be placed on enhancing prior knowledge of proper vocal technique, music literacy skills, musicality and ensembleship. This ensemble meets regularly on B days during 3rd block.

Voce

Voce is an auditioned curricular ensemble for students in grades 9-12. Auditions are held in the spring semester and students are selected based on tone quality, musicianship, sight-reading ability, attitude, work ethic, etc. This ensemble is the premier choral ensemble at Xavier.  They perform a wide variety of four- to eight-part a cappella and accompanied literature. Individual vocal development and ensemble musicianship are required. Performances range from school concerts, state contest, mass, and other community events. This ensemble occasionally performs outside the school day so after school availability is required. Individual vocal development and ensemble musicianship are required. Voce meets regularly on A days during 4th block.

Xhilaration

Xhilaration is an auditioned extra-curricular varsity show choir for students in grades 10-12. Auditions are held in the previous spring semester and students are selected based on tone quality, stage presence, dance ability, attitude, and teamwork. The ensemble typically rehearses on Monday evenings. Requirements of this ensemble are travel during competition season, extensive time commitment, community performances arranged by the director, and work at the annual middle school competition.

Xuberance

Xuberance is an auditioned extra-curricular show choir for students in grades 9-12. Auditions are held in the previous spring semester and students are selected based on tone quality, stage presence, dance ability, attitude, and teamwork. The ensemble typically rehearses on Tuesday evenings and performs during the competition season. Students will travel and compete against other prep show choirs. Members are also required to work at the annual middle school competition.