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Wind Ensemble
Jazz Band
Chamber Choir
Concert Choir
Jazz Choir
Class Guitar
Percussion Ensemble
Classes
Cedarcrest offers eight (8) accredited music courses for Arts Elective Credits (.5 Arts credits per semester; some are year-long).  All classes can be found in the CHS Course Catalog.
 
THE AUDITION PROCESS:
1.  Acquire Audition Packet from CHS Music Director (available in music room)
2.  Prepare audition materials (available in music room)
3.  Schedule an audition (May 31, June 1, 2, 3--3-5pm)
4.  Prepare (sing/play a jazz or musical theatre standard)
5.  What to expect in an auditions:
     *Perform your chosen piece, a capella 
     *Sight reading (demonstrate skills on your instrument and piano)
     *Interview--a brief theory survery and questions about 'why' you are auditioning.

Note:  The director looks for/listens for....
     -m
ature tone, consistent tone-quality
     -student's ability to take direction
     -student's ability to interpret written music as it appears on the page


Classes (for credit) 
Wind Ensemble--director interview is required
Jazz Band--by audition
Chamber Choir--by audtion
Jazz Choir--by audtion
Percussion Ensemble. 

Music Activities:
CHS Music Dept. offers non-credit ensembles.  Ensembles are by audition only. Contact Mr. Lewis (Music Director) for more information
    -Percussion Ensemble
    -Elected Officer & Volunteer Positions