• 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 2018-2019.  Since this is a graded performance ensemble, attendance is mandatory. Additional performance may be scheduled with advance notifice.
     
    PLEASE REFER TO THE COURSE SYLLABUS FOR REQUIREMENTS

     

    2018

    August 31 - Chorus Period 9
     
    September 4-7 - Select Choir Auditions, please see/email Mr. Keith to schedule a time. Results will be posted following all auditions.
     
    September 25 - Selet Choir Rehearsal, 3:15-4:30pm
     
    District Chorus Practice - See Mr. Keith to schedule an appointment.
     
    September 28, 2018 - Last Day to do sing a preliminary audition with Mr. Keith for District Chorus Pre-Audition.
     
    October 2 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 3:15-4:30pm
     
    October 9 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 3:15-4:30pm
     
    October 16 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    October 21- District Chorus Auditions at Conemaugh Townshp
     
    October 23 - Select Choir Rehearsal, 7AM
     
    October 23 - Junior High County Chorus Rehearsal, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
     
    October 24 - Junior High County Chorus at Chestnut Ridge. 
     
    October 25 - Junior High County Chorus at Chestnut Ridge.  Concert at Chestnut Ridge High School Auditorium - 7 pm.
     
    November 5 - You're A Good Man Charlie Brown - Auditions 5:00pm (Details will follow)
     
    November 13 - You're A Good Man Charlie Brown - Call Back Auditions 3:30pm (Details to follow)
     
    November 16 - You're A Good Man Charlie Brown - Audition Results Posted at the end of the school day.
     
    November 20 - 7 pm - 2nd Grade Musical at NBCES Multi-Purpose Room.
     
    November 19 - Senior High County Chorus at Altoona
     
    November 20 - Senior High County Chorus at Altoona. Concert at Altoona High School Auditorium - 7 pm.
     
    November 29 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    November 30 - Mariannas Subs PICKUP, 3-4 PM.
     
    December 4 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    December 6 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    December 11 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    December 13 - Select Choir, 6:45 AM
     
    December TBA - period 9.  Senior High County Band Practice and Chorus
      
    December 11 - 7 pm - 5th Grade Christmas Extravaganza - HS Auditorium
     
    December 16 – Christmas Concert 2:30 pm.  Chorus 6-12 & Band 7-8.  Report Time 1:45 pm. 
     
    2019 
     
    January 3 - Senior High/Junior High County Band at Bedford.  Check into homeroom for attendance then report to the auditorium.  ETR 4:30 pm
     
    January 4 - Senior High/Junior High County Band at Bedford.  Check into homeroom for attendance then report to the auditorium.  Bring concert attire. Parents attend 7 pm Concert at Bedford High School.  There is a $3 admission charge.  Students will travel home with parents after concert.  Concert dress is Black pants and shoes, white top.  Ladies may wear a skirt.  Guys must wear a tie.
     
    January TBA - District Band at Forest Hills.
     
    January TBA - All Day - District Band at Forest Hills.
     
    January TBA - All Day - District Band at Forest Hills.  District Band Concert at Forest Hills High School Auditorium @ 7 pm.  Students will travel home with parents. 
     
     
    January 31 - Hershey trip surveys are due.
     
    February 10 - 2:30 pm:  Winter Concert - MS Band 7-8, MS Chorus 6-8 & HS Band 9-12 (NO MIDDLE SCHOOL CHORUS)
     
    February TBA - District Chorus at Somerset.
     
    March TBA - Region Band at Altoona
     
    March TBA - Region Band Concert at Altoona HS Auditorium @ TBA.  Students will travel home with parents. 
     
    March 13-16 - Spring Musical YOUR A GOOD MAN CHARLIE BROWN
     
    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".
     
    April TBA - State Chorus/Band in Pittsburgh
     
    April TBA - Talent Show (Sponsored by the HS Chorus)
     
    April 28 – 2:30 Concert (SH Band/SH Chorus/Select Ensembles)  Band report at 1:45 pm.  Warm up on stage at 1:50 pm.
     
    May 7 – 7:00 pm - Concert grades 4-5.
     
    May 10 - PMEA Elementary Song Fest @ TBA (Grade 5 Chorus)
     
    May 13 - Reservations due for Music Department Recognition Banquet.  Cost is $14 per person.  Music Department Students will receive a refund if they attend the banquet.
     
     
    May 18 - Music in the Parks Adjudication Festival.  Student Drivers must park in the North (teacher) lot.  Report 6 am.  Load bus upon arrival.  Depart 6:30 am.  ETR 12 midnight.
     
    May 21 – 7:00 pm - Concert Band/Chorus grades 6-8.
     
    May 23 - 6 pm - Music Department Recognition Banquet
     
    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.