Level: Intermediate (audition required)

Voice types: All

Vocal Performance Ensemble is a unique vocal class that focuses on contemporary solo and group repertoire with an emphasis on pop music and musical theater. Solo singing is a large component of the class in addition to ensemble singing. Through the year students will gain experience in:

• solo singing technique

• small and large ensemble collaboration

• performance techniques 

• improvisation

• harmonization

• songwriting and lyric composition

Level: Intermediate/Advanced (audition required)

Voice types: Tenor, Baritone, Bass

This auditioned ensemble is for those who can sing comfortably in the tenor, baritone, or bass range. This ensemble of low voices sings a diverse range of repertoire including barbershop, classical, pop, jazz, and more. Performances throughout the year include concerts, pep rallies, festivals, competitions, and community events. Members of this ensemble are have many special extra opportunities to sing and perform including, festivals, concerts, master classes, field trips, and tours. 

Level: Advanced (audition required)

Voice types: Soprano & Alto

Canta Bella is an advanced, treble ensemble that focuses on performance of challenging literature of diverse genres. Students will acquire and use high level skills in reading music and in vocal technique, as well as performance, music production, and leadership. Performances throughout the year include concerts, pep rallies, festivals, competitions, and community events. Members of this ensemble are have many special extra opportunities to sing and perform including, festivals, concerts, master classes, field trips, and tours. 

Level: Advanced (audition required)

Voice types: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

Portola Singers is an advanced, mixed-voice (SATB) singing ensemble that focuses on performance of challenging literature of diverse genres. Students will acquire and use high level skills in reading music and in vocal technique, as well as performance, music production, and leadership. Performances throughout the year include concerts, pep rallies, festivals, competitions, and community events. Members of this ensemble are have many special extra opportunities to sing and perform including, festivals, concerts, master classes, field trips, and tours.