WHS Choirs
22-23 WHS Choir Handbook
The WHS Choirs
The Cardinal Choir is one of six curricular and co-curricular choirs at Willmar High School and is comprised of juniors and seniors. The choir is an auditioned mixed choir performing mainly a cappella music. The majority of the members are also involved in band and/or orchestra. The choir has earned consistent “superior” ratings at contest and festivals. Performances in New York, DC, Pearl Harbor, Disneyland, Mexico and the Bahamas highlight the choirs past tours with the band and orchestra. The Choir has also performed on three Carnival Cruise Ships as a part of their Performance at Sea program. The choir also has been involved in the Bach Society of Minnesota hosting a workshop in the fall on 2018. The Cardinal Choir's other performances include: MMEA State Convention in 2013 and 2019, Concordia Choir Festival in 2014 and 2018, and Choral Arts Finale in 2014.
The Choralaires is an auditioned all treble voice choir. The 45 voice choir is comprised of juniors and seniors who are not in any other performing ensembles. The choir has also performed with the music department's tours. They have consistently earned “superior” ratings at contests and festivals. They participate and perform at the NDSU Women's Festival on a yearly basis.
The Varsity Choir is a mixed choir consisting of 9-12th graders. These students are students involved in band, orchestra, and choir. The students in this ensemble also have the opportunity to "skinny" with Spanish 2. Choir members perform in four major concerts throughout the year.
The 9th Grade Concert Choir is the first level choir at the high school. This choir consists of students who are in band and choir. The students in this ensemble also have the opportunity to "skinny" with Spanish 2. Choir members perform in four major concerts throughout the year.
"2701" is an extracurricular mixed ensemble comprised of juniors and seniors who rehearse before school. This select ensemble is auditioned each spring for the next year.. This group performs as a caroling ensemble during the month of December. They perform throughout the area to bring Holiday music. The remainder of the year the ensemble works on jazz and pop music. They perform in all concerts and throughout the community.
Camerata is a 9-12th grade men’s ensemble who rehearses before school. This select ensemble is a non auditioned group but must commit to the ensemble. They perform throughout the community as well as all concerts. This group performs “guys” music from all genres.