Foothill Choirs
Foothill's advanced ensembles are comprised of students from 9th-12th grades with an exceptional knowledge of musicianship and vocal technique. Madrigal Singers and the Advanced Treble Ensemble have consistently earned superior markings at choral festivals and have been awarded first place in competitions. Performing a wide variety of repertoire, both choirs enjoy music from all genres and are dedicated to perfecting the choral art. Members audition annually in the spring.
Madrigals Singers
The Foothill High School Madrigal Singers is an auditioned ensemble composed of 9th-12th grade students. Performing only the highest level of choral repertoire from diverse time-periods and cultures, the Madrigal Singers aim to foster an appreciation for the choral art within their community.
They regularly perform for local businesses, schools, and churches throughout Tustin and go on an annual performance tour. During the holidays, the Madrigal Singers don themselves in traditional Dickens garb and perform over twenty caroling engagements to raise funds for the choral music program. In the spring of each year, they are featured in Foothill’s Knights on Broadway, a fully choreographed and staged show that has been running for over 50 years.
Additionally, the Madrigal Singers participate in over ten invitational festivals per year and receive marks that are superior. They have had the honor of performing a solo concert in Carnegie Hall and were featured performers in the American Choral Directors Association Conventions in 2014 and 2018.
Advanced Treble Ensemble
The Advanced Treble Ensemble, composed of 9-12th grade treble voices, performs at several festivals each year, consistently earning superior ratings. The diversity of the vocalists’ abilities fosters a unique environment of growth, learning, and friendship - both individually and as a choir.
Creating an amazing blend of voices and a powerful sound, the ensemble is known for its excellence across Orange County. The Advanced Treble Ensemble has had the opportunity to work with world-renowned conductors and experience travel and performances nationwide.
Bass Choir
Bass Choir is open to all students in 9-12th grade and requires no audition to join! Students at Foothill enjoy Bass Choir for its levity and camaraderie. The Bass Choir provides students with an understanding of basic music theory and prepares them for next-level musicianship. This group is well suited for singers and non-singers alike, and it is a perfect choir to join if you are hoping to try choir out for the first time. Although it is named "Bass" choir, we sing music voiced for tenors, baritones, and basses, which is typically any male voice.
This class fulfills the A-G performing art credit needed for CSU and UC admission and credit completion for Foothill graduation. It may be repeated up to four times, and with each year comes new and interesting repertoire to learn and perform.
Concert Choir
Concert Choir is a fun and exciting choir that partakes in three traditional choral concerts, the Knights Theater Show, festivals, choral exchanges, and much more! Concert Choir is composed of 9-12th grade students at varying levels of musicianship and vocalism. No audition is required to join; you can simply register for Concert Choir when selecting your courses with your counselor. It is a great ensemble to join if you love to sing or want to learn this new skill.
This class fulfills the A-G performing art credit needed for CSU and UC admission and credit completion for Foothill graduation. It may be repeated up to four times, and with each year comes new and interesting repertoire to learn and perform.
