• Welcome to the High School Chorus Webpage!
    Name:  Brett Keith
    Email Address: bkeith@nbcsd.org
    Phone number: (814) 766-2221 ext. 4160
     
     

    Brett Keith

     
  • High School Chorus is a performance ensemble which rehearses during period 7 on scheduled days when band does not rehearse.  The schedule is adjusted as needed to prepare for music department performances and activities.
     
    Here are our scheduled performances for 2019-2020.  Since this is a graded performance ensemble, attendance is mandatory. Additional performances may be scheduled with advance notifice.
     
    PLEASE REFER TO THE COURSE SYLLABUS FOR REQUIREMENTS - This is a GENERAL OUTLINE, more specific dates, times, and requirments will be posted in Canvas.

    2019

    September 3-6 - Select Choir Auditions, please see/email Mr. Keith to schedule a time. Results will be posted following all auditions.
     
    September 24 - Selet Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    District Chorus Practice - See Mr. Keith to schedule an appointment.
     
    September 27, 2018 - Last Day to do sing a preliminary audition with Mr. Keith for District Chorus Pre-Audition (ALL FORMS DUE with $)
     
    October 1 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 3:15-4:30pm
     
    October 1-November 1 - Fan Cloth Fundraiser
     
    October 8 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    October 15 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    October 20- District Chorus Auditions at Chestnut Ridge
     
    October 22 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    October 22 - Junior High County Chorus Rehearsal, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
     
    October 23 - Junior High County Chorus at Bedford. 
     
    October 24 - Junior High County Chorus at Bedford.  Concert at Bedford High School Auditorium - 7 pm.
     
    October 29 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    November 1 - Fan Cloth Orders Due by 3:15pm
     
    November 4-15 Marianna's Hoagie Sale
     
    November 5 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    November TBA - 7 pm - 2nd Grade Musical at NBCES Multi-Purpose Room
     
    November 12 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    November 5 - Musical Auditions 5:00pm (Details will follow)
     
    November 13 - Musical - Call Back Auditions 3:30pm (Details to follow)
     
    November 16 - Musical - Audition Results Posted at the end of the school day.
     
    November 19 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    November 20 - 7 pm - 2nd Grade Musical at NBCES Multi-Purpose Room.
     
    November 25 - Senior High County Chorus at Central
     
    November 26 - Senior High County Chorus at Central. Concert at Central High School Auditorium - 7 pm.
     
    November 19 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    December 5 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    December 6 - Mariannas Subs PICKUP, 3-4 PM, Cafeteria
     
    December TBA - 7 pm - 5th Grade Christmas Extravaganza - HS Auditorium
      
    December 10 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    December 12 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    December TBA - period 9.  Senior High County Band Practice and Chorus
      
    December 10 - 7 pm - 5th Grade Christmas Extravaganza - HS Auditorium
     
    December 15 – Christmas Concert 2:30 pm.  Chorus 6-12 & Band 7-8.  Report Time 1:45 pm. 
     
    2020

    January 16-18 - District Chorus at Forest Hills.
     
    January 31 - Hershey trip surveys are due.
     
    February 9 - 2:30 pm:  Winter Concert - MS Chorus 6-8 & HS Band
     
    February 26-28 - Region Chorus at Central Cambria
     
    March 13-16 - Spring Musical
     
    March 8  - 2:30 pm - Winter Concert - HS Chorus, MS Band
     
    March 27 - Hershey Trip Permission forms are due.  A $20 deposit is required, which will be returned as spending money at the festival.  Even if you are not participating, please turn in permission form signed and check "permission not given".
     
    March 30 - April 10 - Powerhous Subs/Bake Shop Bakes Fundraiser (All Money Due with Orders on April 10)
     
    April 22-25- State Chorus/Band in Pocoonos
     
    April 26 – 2:30 Concert (SH Band/SH Chorus/Select Ensembles)
     
    May 8 - PMEA Elementary Song Fest @ TBA (Grade 5 Chorus)
     
    May 11 - Reservations due for Music Department Recognition Banquet.  Cost is $15 per person.  Music Department Students will receive a refund if they attend the banquet.
     
    May 12 – 7:00 pm - Elementary Chorus/Recorders/Concert Band/Chorus grades 5-8.
     
    May 16 - Music in the Parks Adjudication Festival.  Student Drivers must park in the North (teacher) lot.  Report 6 am.  Load bus upon arrival.  Depart 6:15 am.  ETR 12 midnight.
     
    May 21 - 6 pm - Music Department Recognition Banquet
     
    May 26 - Baccalaureate Performance/Service (HS Chorus)
     
    May 28 – Commencement/Concert (SH Band with select MS). Report to music room at 5:45 pm.  Concert begins at 6:30 pm. Commencement ceremonies begin at 7 pm.