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Crystal Lake Central High School

Tiger Pride

Crystal Lake Central Choirs

Crystal Lake Central Choirs

CLC Choir Performing

 

The choral music program of Crystal Lake Central High School has a history of exceptional ensembles. We have contributed to this success with an attitude of ambition, hard work and pride. Our alumni have provided a traditional of strong choral music to add to the rich heritage at Crystal Lake Central. As members, we will continue to strive for the same level of success and will set goals beyond what we have achieved in the past.  We strive to grow personally, musically and as a community.

We study & perform choral music not because we must, but because we choose to. This choice is born of our desire to be a part of something great: Something beyond ourselves. We are a collection of individuals with varied talents, hopes, and experiences, carrying both the distinction and responsibility of being a part of this community. We expect success and have earned respect because we are striving to find the best that there is in us, and sharing it with others through choral music.

 

  • Check here for information regarding upcoming auditions.

  • Advanced Treble Choir: This choir is Freshmen through Senior level choir. This group concentrates on sight-reading, two to three-part harmony (SA/SSA), ear-training, vocal technique and theory skills. The group appears at several performances each school year.  Students may be enrolled in this choir for more than one year and will need to complete an evaluation in order to be considered for Bel Canto Choir or ACapella Singers.

    Bass Choir: This is a chorus of students ranging from Freshmen through Seniors. This group concentrates on sight-reading, ear training, vocal technique, theory skills and development of the bass voice through a variety of literature (TTBB). This group appears at several performances each year.  Students may be enrolled in this choir for more than one year and will need to complete an evaluation in order to be considered for ACapella Singers.

    Tiger Pride Choir: This is a chorus of students ranging from Freshman through Seniors.  The choir is a blend of students enrolled in the Life Skills Program at CLC, as well as students already participating in another choir in our program.  These students come together to share music in a variety of activities and experiences.  These includes, but are not limited to music reading using instruments (bells, bucket drums and guitars, vocal technique and pitch matching, vocal part independence and group collaboration.  This group appears at several performances each year and will complete a final video performance project.  Students may be enrolled in this choir for more than one year.

    Bel Canto Choir: This is a chorus of students ranging from Sophomores through Seniors who are advanced sight-readers and singers. The group is limited to 16 members by audition.  The singers learn hand held microphone techniques and focus on commericial/pop and broadway production.  In addition, this group concentrates on sight reading, ear training and score reading. 

    The ACapella Singers: This group is composed of students who have demonstrated an understanding and mastery of choral skills introduced in the beginning and advanced choirs. The curriculum includes music theory, vocal pedagogy and technique, and sight-reading. The literature includes a large variety of advanced material. This prestigious group often performs publicly.  Students may be enrolled in this choir for more than one year.  Students must show continued mastery of skill and rehearsal contribution in order to continue singing with the group beyond the first year.

    Choral Legacy Students: Students enrolled in either Bel Canto Choir or ACapella Singers are encouraged to sing with one of the formative choirs (Bass, Beginning Treble, Tiger Pride Choir) as a student leader in the program. Student leadership is the greatest contribution to the growth of our department, ensuring the success of our developing groups.  Student volunteers are encouraged to vocally lead groups and sectionals and to make connections with our newest members. These students are recognized that the end of the year with the Choral Legacy Award.

  • The CLC Madrigals are the highest performing ensemble at Crystal Lake Central. Auditions are held in May for the upcoming school year. 

    Performances

    • Annual Madrigal Dinner in December 
    • Community performances throughout the year

  • Fall Concert: October 9, 2025 

    Madrigal Dinner: November 21-22, 2025

    Winter Concert: December 16, 2025

    Spring Concert: May 10, 2026