Fine Arts Opportunities

Varsity Choir is the entry level mixed Choir at the High School. Course work includes sight-reading, ear training, and development of tone quality and blend as students learn to listen to one another. SATB (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass) and SAB (Soprano/Alto/Baritone) arrangements of pop and musical theater songs, as well as classical and cultural works, comprise the repertoire. Three to four public performances during the school year allow students to demonstrate their progress and provide opportunities for solo singing. Varsity choir is a full year commitment.

Concert Choir is open to continuing vocal students who want to sing in a mixed choir. Coursework includes sight-reading, ear training, and development of tone quality and blend as students master more refined choral techniques. SATB (Soprano/Alto/Tenor/Bass) arrangements of pop and musical theater songs, as well as classical works, comprise the repertoire. Three to four public performances during the school year exhibit students' progress and also provide opportunities for solo singing. Concert Choir is a full year commitment.

The most advanced and dedicated singers in the vocal music program form the Park Singers. This ensemble performs throughout the year around the Twin Cities. The Park Singers perform a variety of challenging music from the classical, jazz, pop, and musical theater repertoire. This class meets outside of the school day for rehearsals and performances. This is a full year commitment.

The string orchestra offers students the opportunity to continue musical growth through ensemble playing, scale work, sight-reading, and the study of musical terminology. Students will demonstrate their skills in performance tests, school concerts, solo and ensemble contests, and community performances. Orchestra is a full year commitment.

St. Louis Park Chamber Orchestra is an advanced orchestra course that emphasizes small ensemble performance skills. This class meets outside of the school day for rehearsals and performances. Chamber Orchestra performances include all of the orchestra concerts along with additional community events and festivals. This is a full year commitment.

Prerequisite: Orchestra experience and instructor approval/audition required AND must be enrolled in orchestra both semesters.

Rehearse, study, and perform a wide variety of music literature. This course will focus on the fundamentals of basic musicianship: tone, technique, scales, sight-reading, ensemble skills, and performance etiquette. Formal concerts and athletic events, along with solo/ ensemble performances, provide opportunities for students to display their musical skills. Band 9 is a full year commitment.

Develop individual and ensemble playing skills by rehearsing, studying, and performing a wide variety of more advanced band music. This course will help students grow in personal musical understanding, music appreciation, playing techniques, and musicianship. Symphonic Band is a full year commitment. Formal concerts and athletic events, along with solo/ensemble performances provide opportunities for students to display their musical skills. Click here for more information. 

This select ensemble will rehearse, study, and perform a wide variety of advanced level band literature and will represent St. Louis Park at a large group contest held each spring. Wind Ensemble is a full year commitment. Formal concerts and athletic events, along with solo/ensemble performances, provide opportunities for students to display their musical skills.

Jazz Ensemble will meet two mornings a week before school. This group, set up in the form of a big band, will consist of saxophones, trombones, trumpets, piano, bass, guitar, and drums. Students will learn different styles of jazz and improvisation techniques. Jazz Ensemble is a full year commitment. Audition sign-up is available at the beginning of the school year.

World Drumming offers students the opportunity to experience hand drumming and music making in a small group setting. Students will perform various types of music from around the world including traditional African and Caribbean beats. Students will compose and perform their own music. In addition to performing, students will study the cultural importance of drumming around the world. World Drumming is a one semester class.

As an educational theatre program, our goal is to provide a variety of theatrical learning experiences—both in performance and technical production—through a breadth of dramatic styles. To this end, the genre, size, and structure vary by production. While we strive to build our program by increasing its numbers, we also work to build the program by improving the quality of the learning experience, as a whole. Click here for more information.