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Chorus

The Needham High School Chorus is a performing ensemble open to all students in grades 9-12.  

Concert Schedule 2022-2023

November 10, 7:00 PM - Chorus & String Concert
December 22, 7:00 PM - Winter Concert
​March 29 - MICCA clinic
April 1 - MICCA Festival @Norwood HS
May 11, 7:00 PM - Spring Concert
June 4 - Graduation

Helpful Dates and Links

Senior District Auditions, November 5
Senior District Festival, January 6-7, 2023
All State Auditions, January 21, 1:45PM @Shrewsbury HS
Junior District Auditions, (grade 9 only) January 28, 2023 @Needham HS
NHS Musical, March 10-12
Junior District Festival, March 10-11
April 13-16, Tentative NHS Music Department Trip

Concert Attire

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Dresses
  • Any full-length black dress or black slacks and blouse, with or without sleeves
  • Flats or wide heels  
  • Jewelry and make-up OK
  • No Perfume
SouthEastern is a company you may use to order a dress. 
  • HANNA DRESS is a style we've used extensively over the years.  This dress looks terrific and travels well. 
  • LAUREL DRESS is an option for students who prefer to have their shoulders covered.  
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Tuxedo 
  • Black traditional tuxedo 
  • White ruffled shirt & bow tie.
  • Black shoes
  • I have a variety of pants and jackets that I can loan to families.  You would be responsible for dry cleaning costs and proper storage during the school year.  We do this in September each year.  
  • You can also purchase tuxedos from SouthEastern.  I also recommend Keezers of Cambridge.  
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Grades

Students are graded on the following regular assessments
  • Homework voice recordings
  • Concert Attendance
  • Written reflections
  • Preparation: folder, pencil, sheet music, etc. 
  • Posture & Focus
  • Sectional work
  • Special Projects

​Travels, Tours, and the Future.  

The NHS Chorus travels with the Music Department every other year to a regional destination such as New York City, and every fourth year embarks on an international tour.   In 2023 we hope to take the NHS Music Department on a performance tour to Washington D.C.  

Contacts Form
In September I ask families to fill out this contact form.  


Past Concert Recordings

my_god_is_a_rock.mp3
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gods_gonna_buil_up_zions_wall.mp3
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bridge_over_troubled_water.mp3
File Size: 6123 kb
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jabberwocky_1.mp3
File Size: 4795 kb
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riu_riu_chiu.mp3
File Size: 5286 kb
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break_forth_o_beauteous_heavenly_light.mp3
File Size: 1536 kb
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jabula_jesu.mp3
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dry_your_tears_afrika.mp3
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glow.mp3
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take_me_to_the_water.mp3
File Size: 5812 kb
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personent_hodie.mp3
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buffalo_gals.mp3
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deck_the_halls_in_7_8.mp3
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cape_breton_lullaby.mp3
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11_just_as_the_tide_was_flowing.mp3
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    • Chorus
    • Strings
    • Chorale
    • Bella Voce
  • Tours
  • Accelerated
  • Auditions
  • Opportunities