Welcome to BHS CHOIRS!
Thank you for stopping by to see which choir is right for you or your child!
There are three choirs at Baldwin High School: Baldwin Chorus, Honors Highlander Choir, and Baldwinaires.
There are three choirs at Baldwin High School: Baldwin Chorus, Honors Highlander Choir, and Baldwinaires.
HONORS HIGHLANDER CHOIR
Course Number: 738
Prerequisite: None. Application and Audition
Grades: 10-12
This course is an in-school class designed for more advanced singers who would like to pursue a deeper exploration of musicianship and vocal skills and students who may be interested in pursuing a minor, major, or career in music. An application and audition is required. Please see the links below.
Course Number: 738
Prerequisite: None. Application and Audition
Grades: 10-12
This course is an in-school class designed for more advanced singers who would like to pursue a deeper exploration of musicianship and vocal skills and students who may be interested in pursuing a minor, major, or career in music. An application and audition is required. Please see the links below.
Honors Highlander Choir Commonly Asked Questions:
Q. Do I have to audition for Honors Highlander?
A. Yes, since it is an Honors Course, admission is selective.
Q. What period is Honors Highlander?
A. Usually 4th period.
Q. Can I take this course in place of a lunch?
A. Yes, we allow lunch to be eaten in this course as a courtesy as long as there are no other lunch options available to the student. There is a form required by guidance in order to be given this courtesy. Please email the choir director.
Q. Can I take this course as a 4-Day with a Lab?
A. Unfortunately, no. BHS does not allow Honors Courses to be taken with a lab.
Q. Do I have to know how to sing?
A. Yes. Typically, the higher voices are much more competitive while the lower voices (Basses and Tenors) have a much easier time qualifying for the group.
Q. Can I take this course again if I've already taken it?
A. Yes. You can audition/apply for this course every year.
Q. Can I take this course AND another choir course?
A. Yes. You may take all of the choir courses.
Q. Do I have to sing solos?
A. Yes. But not in front of people. You may be asked to sing solos in class as a part of this course. You may opt to submit solos independently. Solos are not required for concerts.
Q. Does Baldwin Chorus get to go on trips like the other choirs?
A. Yes. We work to do a music dept. trip at least every other year.
Q. How does this Honors course help me?
A. Honors courses can boost your GPA by .5 points. For instance: Finishing with a 3.5 GPA in an honors course could equate to a 4.0 in a regular course. It also signals to colleges that you are serious about your academics and that you are the type of student who challenges yourself.
A. Yes, since it is an Honors Course, admission is selective.
Q. What period is Honors Highlander?
A. Usually 4th period.
Q. Can I take this course in place of a lunch?
A. Yes, we allow lunch to be eaten in this course as a courtesy as long as there are no other lunch options available to the student. There is a form required by guidance in order to be given this courtesy. Please email the choir director.
Q. Can I take this course as a 4-Day with a Lab?
A. Unfortunately, no. BHS does not allow Honors Courses to be taken with a lab.
Q. Do I have to know how to sing?
A. Yes. Typically, the higher voices are much more competitive while the lower voices (Basses and Tenors) have a much easier time qualifying for the group.
Q. Can I take this course again if I've already taken it?
A. Yes. You can audition/apply for this course every year.
Q. Can I take this course AND another choir course?
A. Yes. You may take all of the choir courses.
Q. Do I have to sing solos?
A. Yes. But not in front of people. You may be asked to sing solos in class as a part of this course. You may opt to submit solos independently. Solos are not required for concerts.
Q. Does Baldwin Chorus get to go on trips like the other choirs?
A. Yes. We work to do a music dept. trip at least every other year.
Q. How does this Honors course help me?
A. Honors courses can boost your GPA by .5 points. For instance: Finishing with a 3.5 GPA in an honors course could equate to a 4.0 in a regular course. It also signals to colleges that you are serious about your academics and that you are the type of student who challenges yourself.
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BALDWINAIRES
After-School Extra-Curricular
Prerequisite: Application and Audition
Grades: 9-12
Baldwinaires is an after school singing group that focuses primarily on a cappella music. The group rehearses on Tuesdays from after school until 4 or 5 at the latest and performs in various events throughout the community such as the BHS Spring Choir Concert, Baldwin Light Up Night, Caste Light Up Night, and other venues around the Pittsburgh area. Audition Application recordings are due on or before the last Friday in September. Rehearsals and performances are required. Please read all details carefully to be sure you are able to commit.
After-School Extra-Curricular
Prerequisite: Application and Audition
Grades: 9-12
Baldwinaires is an after school singing group that focuses primarily on a cappella music. The group rehearses on Tuesdays from after school until 4 or 5 at the latest and performs in various events throughout the community such as the BHS Spring Choir Concert, Baldwin Light Up Night, Caste Light Up Night, and other venues around the Pittsburgh area. Audition Application recordings are due on or before the last Friday in September. Rehearsals and performances are required. Please read all details carefully to be sure you are able to commit.
Baldwinaires Commonly Asked Questions:
Q. Do I have to audition for Baldwinaires?
A. Yes, admission is selective.
Q. Do I have to know how to sing?
A. Yes. Typically, the higher voices are much more competitive while the lower voices (Basses and Tenors) have a much easier time qualifying for the group.
Q. Do I have to sing solos?
A. No. You do not have to sing solos. There are mandatory performances, but you may opt to organize a duet, trio, quartet, and so on.
Q. Does Baldwinaires get to go on trips like the other choirs?
A. Yes. We work to do a music dept. trip at least every other year.
Q. How does singing in Baldwinaires help me?
A. It also signals to colleges that you are involved in the student body in extracurricular activities and you are an important part of school culture.
A. Yes, admission is selective.
Q. Do I have to know how to sing?
A. Yes. Typically, the higher voices are much more competitive while the lower voices (Basses and Tenors) have a much easier time qualifying for the group.
Q. Do I have to sing solos?
A. No. You do not have to sing solos. There are mandatory performances, but you may opt to organize a duet, trio, quartet, and so on.
Q. Does Baldwinaires get to go on trips like the other choirs?
A. Yes. We work to do a music dept. trip at least every other year.
Q. How does singing in Baldwinaires help me?
A. It also signals to colleges that you are involved in the student body in extracurricular activities and you are an important part of school culture.
BALDWIN CHORUS
Course Number: 736
Prerequisite: None. No Audition or experience required
Grades: 9-12
Baldwin Chorus is a mixed choir that uses great choir and solo music to focus on developing vocal power and confidence, singing technique such as breath support, and improving tone and intonation. Think of it as a choir with group voice lessons!
Course Number: 736
Prerequisite: None. No Audition or experience required
Grades: 9-12
Baldwin Chorus is a mixed choir that uses great choir and solo music to focus on developing vocal power and confidence, singing technique such as breath support, and improving tone and intonation. Think of it as a choir with group voice lessons!
Baldwin Chorus Commonly Asked Questions:
Q. Do I have to audition for Baldwin Chorus?
A. No, the course is for everyone, from the beginning singer to the most advanced vocalists on the planet.
Q. What period is Baldwin Chorus?
A. In the past, it has been 2nd Period.
Q. Do I have to know how to sing?
A. No, the course focuses on singing lots of songs and working together to develop pitch, tone, and confidence.
Q. Can I take this course again if I've already taken it?
A. Yes. You can take this course every year.
Q. Can I take this course AND another choir course?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I take this course as a 4-Day with a Lab?
A. Yes. This course may be taken as a 4-Day course with a Lab. Please email requesting the proper guidance form to be permitted to take this course.
Q. Do I have to sing solos?
A. No. While the choir works hard together to develop confidence and encourages you to sing, it is not required to sing solos.
Q. Does Baldwin Chorus get to go on trips like the other choirs?
A. Yes. We work to do a music dept. trip at least every other year.
A. No, the course is for everyone, from the beginning singer to the most advanced vocalists on the planet.
Q. What period is Baldwin Chorus?
A. In the past, it has been 2nd Period.
Q. Do I have to know how to sing?
A. No, the course focuses on singing lots of songs and working together to develop pitch, tone, and confidence.
Q. Can I take this course again if I've already taken it?
A. Yes. You can take this course every year.
Q. Can I take this course AND another choir course?
A. Yes.
Q. Can I take this course as a 4-Day with a Lab?
A. Yes. This course may be taken as a 4-Day course with a Lab. Please email requesting the proper guidance form to be permitted to take this course.
Q. Do I have to sing solos?
A. No. While the choir works hard together to develop confidence and encourages you to sing, it is not required to sing solos.
Q. Does Baldwin Chorus get to go on trips like the other choirs?
A. Yes. We work to do a music dept. trip at least every other year.
