Concert Choir is a music-oriented after-school program led by Chorus teacher Mr. Davis that involves the four main vocal groups: soprano, alto, bass, and tenor. It focuses on more “advanced music,” which can be described as deeper, more poetic music that may explore the human condition in a unique way. It is also a tradition that Mr. Davis decided to continue, even through the hardships of 2020.
“Concert Choir began long before my time here, but the idea of Concert Choir splitting into several ensembles—a treble choir, a tenor-bass choir, and a full concert choir—started in 2020 due to COVID. We couldn’t fit everyone in a room safely, so we needed to split into two halves and take temperatures on the way in. Those groups never died; in fact, they made us stronger,” Mr. Davis said.
Splitting into three different choirs later in the year means the focus of each group is tailored to different musical styles. The four singing groups in choir range from highest to lowest, with soprano being the highest and tenor being the lowest. Different voices can do different things, but in the end, they all come together as one and sing. One of those voices, Alexander Cinto, is a sophomore student singer in Concert Choir who has been in both the tenor and bass sections throughout his years in the choir.
“We sing songs assigned to us by Mr. Davis; the whole purpose of a choir is to, well, sing. We also sing miscellaneous things,” sophomore Alexander Cinto said.
Singing may be the essence of choir, but there is a deeper connection to the music and each singer that truly brings the voices to life. It’s the emotional connection that forms during singing that can make something great turn even greater. Another friendly student voice is Sarina Colon, a sophomore and tenor in Concert Choir, who was inspired to sing by various artists from a young age and is now fulfilling her dreams.
“I joined because I like singing, and Concert Choir also creates a sense of community,” sophomore Sarina Colon said.
The bond that may be shared through music provides more than just beautiful tunes; it creates a safe space for teen singers to express themselves vocally and emotionally in a supportive environment. Eddie Hargrave, a senior student who’s been in Concert Choir since his junior year, still has a very strong, positive opinion about it.
“In Concert Choir, we basically go all around the state, even going to New Jersey and New York to sing a large variety of songs. We go to the Capitol and sing to the state representatives and perform the songs we’ve learned up to that point. It’s one of the bigger highlights. As far as my opinion on Concert Choir goes, I love it. I feel like I couldn’t be happier,” senior Eddie Hargrave said. 
Concert Choir performances offer more than just melodies and harmonies; they offer a space and a fun place for teen singers, as Mr. Davis doesn’t tolerate hatefulness in his classroom. Concert Choir is about teamwork, passion, and sharing creativity just as much as it is about singing. This program also has many benefits and rewards, other than having an amazing time, such as going out to eat and having something to fill that empty spot on your resume! So, if you’re interested in Concert Choir, see Mr. Davis in Room 108 starting in January!
