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• Raider Chorale/Rising Stars - The Raider Chorale (intermediate mixed choir) is a non-auditioned chorus comprised of young men & women from all grades and musical ability levels.  This group performs a wide variety of repertoire on a minimum of 2 concerts per year.  Members of this ensemble also have the opportunity to audition for district & all state honor choruses, participate in solo & ensemble festival and travel on our annual spring competition trip.  The musical theatre component of this class (Rising Stars) prepares a production for our annual Children’s Showcase. This group is open to anyone in grade 9-12 regardless of musical ability. Students taking this class receive 2 elective credits for both choir & drama.
• Intermediate Women’s Chorus/Class Act - The Intermediate Women’s Chorus is a semi-auditioned chorus comprised of young women from all grades and musical ability levels.  This group performs a wide variety of repertoire on a minimum of 2 concerts per year.  Members of this ensemble also have the opportunity to audition for district & all state honor choruses, participate in solo & ensemble festival and travel on our annual spring competition trip.  The musical theatre component of this class (Class Act) prepares a production for our annual Children’s Showcase. This group is open to anyone in grade 9-12 by application.  Students taking this class receive 2 elective credits for both choir & drama.
• Cantamus – Cantamus (Advanced Women’s Chorus) is the top treble ensemble at NFHS.  It is an audition only ensemble for outstanding choral musicians in grades 10-12, with limited openings for exceptional freshmen.  This ensemble performs rigorous 3 & 4 part repertoire for women’s voices.  The Advanced Women’s Chorale perform 4-5 concerts annually and consistently receives Superior ratings at regional and national competitions. Members of this ensemble also have the opportunity to audition for district & all state honor choruses, participate in solo & ensemble festival and travel on our annual competition trip. Auditions for this ensemble are held in February each year.
• Chamber Singers - The Chamber Singers (Advanced Mixed Chorus) are the top mixed ensemble at NFHS.  It is an audition only ensemble for outstanding choral musicians in grades 10-12, with limited openings for exceptional freshmen.  The Chamber Singers perform some of the most difficult mixed repertoire available to high school ensembles.  They perform 4-5 concerts annually and consistently receives Superior ratings at regional and national competitions.  Members of the Chamber Singers also have the opportunity to audition for district & all state honor choruses, participate in solo & ensemble festival and travel on our annual competition trip.  Auditions for this ensemble are held in February each year.