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Performing Groups

CdM Vocal Music consists of a variety of performing groups that cater to students of all levels, because we believe that choral music should be accessible to everyone, regardless of skill level or interest. Our ensembles perform varying styles of repertoire and each group provides a unique and engaging experience.

Madrigal Singers - Advanced Mixed

The Corona del Mar High School Madrigal Singers consists of 33 highly qualified student musicians in grades 10th through 12th,  and has performed as a part of several national and international tours, including in Paris and Antibes France, Lublin Poland, Olomouc Czech Republic, and Bratislava Slovakia. Most recently they competed in the Bratislava International Youth Festival, where they won First in Category and Gold in five categories, as well as Grand Prix of the festival over all. Directed by Andrew Ball, who is in his fifth year of teaching at Corona del Mar, the Madrigal Singers are in high demand for caroling and other performances throughout Orange County.

Vox Angelica - Advanced Treble

Vox Angelica is Corona del Mar High School’s auditioned Treble vocal ensemble available to 9th through 12th graders. This ensemble consistently scores superiors at SCVA festivals each year, including a perfect 40 out of 40 score on their 2019 level 6 Sight reading. They are dedicated to making great music, and often perform difficult pieces of music written by prominent women composers. They regularly perform in festivals around the South Land, and in the summer of 2019 they joined Madrigal Singers and Profundo in a trip to New Orleans, where they sang under the baton of Cheryl Dupont and Bob Chilcott.

 

Profundo - Advanced Bass

Profundo is Corona del Mar High School’s newest ensemble, and is our auditioned Bass vocal ensemble available to 9th through 12th graders. Even in its first year this ensemble has received much acclaim, receiving scores of Superior for both its performance and sight reading in its debut SCVA Festival. A crowd favorite at both CdM Vocal concerts and at CdM Rallys, Profundo had the opportunity to join Madrigal Singers and Vox Angelica in their trip to New Orleans, where they too sang under the baton of Cheryl Dupont and Bob Chilcott.

 

Noteoriety - Intermediate Mixed

Noteoriety is Corona del Mar High School’s most diverse ensemble, consisting of over 50 members and containing students ranging from grades 8 through 12. Noteoriety’s strength lies in its incredible infectious energy, and in the clear joy these students feel to be making music. Despite being majority middle school, Noteoriety consistently performs well in High School choral festivals, even hosting one each year during the month of April. They rehearse three times a week with the aim of developing vocal technique and sight reading ability.

 

Nothing but Treble - Unauditioned Treble

Nothing but Treble is Corona del Mar’s unauditioned Treble ensemble. Any student who signs up for Vocal Music at Corona del Mar without an audition will automatically be enrolled in one of our unauditioned ensembles, where they will learn the basics of musicianship and vocal technique. Members of Nothing but Treble are primarily 7th graders, but singers of all grades are welcome to join this ensemble in order to develop their musical skills. Both Nothing but Treble and Men of Note attend an SCVA festival each spring, where they are evaluated on both their performance and their sight-reading ability.

 

Men of Note - Unauditioned Bass

Men of Note is Corona del Mar’s unauditioned Bass ensemble. Any student who signs up for Vocal Music at Corona del Mar without an audition will automatically be enrolled in one of our unauditioned ensembles, where they will learn the basics of musicianship and vocal technique. Members of Men of Note are primarily 7th graders, but singers of all grades are welcome to join this ensemble in order to develop their musical skills. Both Nothing but Treble and Men of Note attend an SCVA festival each spring, where they are evaluated on both their performance and their sight-reading ability.

 

Kings of Harmony - Lunchtime Barbershop

Kings of Harmony is CdM Vocal Music’s Barbershop Ensemble, which means on Thursdays during lunch. All Basses and Tenors are encouraged to join Kings of Harmony regardless of their enrollment in any other ensemble, and there is no audition necessary. Kings of Harmony consists of more than 20 members from grades 7 through 12, and also includes staff members from Corona del Mar High School and Middle School. Come join the fun!

 

Triads - Treble A Capella

Triads is our student-directed Treble A Capella group, and meets on Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch. This group auditions once a year, and consists of 10-20 singers from our top ensembles. They perform a range of pop and musical theater pieces in the style of Collegiate A Capella, and are often featured at campus rallies.

 

Tritones - Bass A Capella

Tritones is our student-directed Treble A Capella group, and meets on Tuesdays and Fridays at lunch. This group auditions once a year and consists of 10-20 singers from our top ensembles. They perform a range of pop and musical theater pieces in the style of Collegiate A Capella, and are often featured at campus rallies.

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