Vocal Music

The Calvert Hall Vocal Music Program aims to help our young men become multitalented students and musicians through a highly comprehensive curriculum, which includes solid instruction in vocal technique, ear training, sight-reading, music theory, and performance.

We invite everyone to experience firsthand the music of our talented musicians. For additional questions, please email George Wilkerson, director of Vocal Music.

Performing Ensembles

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The Hallmen

This large choir (40-50) consists primarily of juniors and seniors with prior singing experience. The group participates in the Men’s Choir division at festivals, and their repertoire consists of large accompanied and A Capella works written for men’s choirs. They sing at many special functions (Turkey Bowl, Open House, etc.) and are the featured choral ensemble for the Christmas and Spring Concerts. The group also participates in the annual AIMS Choral Festival and district and state assessments and often combines with local all-girls’ schools for mixed choir concerts. The Hallmen are open to all voices by audition.
Madrigal Singers

This ensemble consists of mostly juniors and seniors from The Hallmen Chorus who have considerable singing experience. Their repertoire consists of advanced A Cappella works from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. They sing annually at the state and district Solo and Ensemble Festivals, as well as at other concerts.
The Corridors

This auditioned A Cappella choir with vocal percussion consists of mostly juniors and seniors from The Hallmen Chorus who have considerable singing experience and the ability to sing pop music. This group competes in the Vocal Jazz/Show division at festivals, A Cappella-fest at Park School, and in the International Competition of High School A Cappella. They also perform at the Christmas Concert and the Jazz Showcase. Their repertoire consists of a cappella contemporary works for men’s choir. Student arrangements, choreography and movement are strongly encouraged.
Chamber Chorus

The Chamber Singers are the core group of singers for the Calvert Hall Choral Department. They are invited from the Hallmen Chorus by the director, regardless of grade, to perform advanced (Level 5-6) classical a cappella music ranging from classical to modern. A fairly high level of music reading skills is a pre-requisite. The group participates in the annual AIMS Choral Festival, district and state assessments, and smaller venues in the area. These singers act as peer educators to the younger or less experienced singers.