Music Programs
CRHS Orchestra and String Ensemble
CRHS Orchestra is a relative new-comer to the school’s family of musicians. Students who belong to the string program participate throughout the year in bi-annual concerts and public appearances. The string program offers opportunities to perform pop literature as well as cutting edge pieces and concert masterworks. Ensembles from the string program regularly attend various local, regional and national contests throughout the year. Students who participate in good standing are eligible for nomination to All-Shore and All-State Honors Ensembles. All high school students with at least one year’s worth of prior experience on a violin, viola, cello or bass may join the string program – others may participate with director approval.
Director of Orchestras: Mr. Thomas Cheezum
CRHS Orchestra is a relative new-comer to the school’s family of musicians. Students who belong to the string program participate throughout the year in bi-annual concerts and public appearances. The string program offers opportunities to perform pop literature as well as cutting edge pieces and concert masterworks. Ensembles from the string program regularly attend various local, regional and national contests throughout the year. Students who participate in good standing are eligible for nomination to All-Shore and All-State Honors Ensembles. All high school students with at least one year’s worth of prior experience on a violin, viola, cello or bass may join the string program – others may participate with director approval.
Director of Orchestras: Mr. Thomas Cheezum
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CRHS Spirit of the Revolution Color Guard
The tradition of the CRHS Color Guard dates back to the beginnings of the band program during the earliest years of the school. In its time, the color guard has taken many forms, from pom and baton squad to honor guard to its most current format of visual ensemble structured to enhance the field show experience. Students who belong to the color guard participate throughout the year in parades, football games and public appearances. Color guard regularly attends various local, regional and national contests throughout the year and those students who commit to the program for the entire year are eligible to join the band for the end-of-year trip. All high school students with at least one year’s worth of prior experience in flag handling or dance may join the color guard program – others may participate with director approval. Director of Visual Ensembles: Ms. Sherry Coulbourne CRHS Chorus and Vocal Ensembles Choral singing is on its way back in a big way at CRHS. Regularly, students who perform in the CRHS vocal ensembles perform locally in dramatic productions, sing solo renditions of the National Anthem at sporting events and appear in vocal contests up and down the shore. Students who belong to the chorus program participate have the option of performing throughout the year in bi-annual concerts and public appearances. The choral program offers opportunities to perform jazz and pop literature as well as cutting edge concert masterworks. Ensembles from the choral program have the option to attend various local, regional and national contests throughout the year. Students who participate in good standing are eligible for nomination to All-Shore and All-State Honors Ensembles. All high school students with at least one year’s worth of prior experience as a soprano, alto, tenor or bass may join the chorus program – others may participate with director approval. Director of Vocal Ensembles: Mr. Thomas Cheezum |
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