Chorus

  
 
 






The chorus program at Summersville School has enjoyed a long tradition of high quality performances, a large number of transfers to the Mt. Vernon Township High School Choruses and strong parental and community support.  The chorus performs two regular concerts per year and at local service clubs. Also, the Summersville School Chorus performs in the annual Jefferson County Music In Our Schools Concert. In 1992 the Summersville Chorus sang the Brazilian National Anthem and the American National Anthem for the Consulate General of Brazil, located in Chicago, for the Mt. Vernon World Affairs Forum, a program to expand international good will and understanding among nations and their citizens.  In addition, the chorus provides the opportunity for students to perform in the annual Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contests and Organization Contests.  The Summersville Chorus has compiled an impressive record of high ratings in these contests.  The past thirteen years have yielded the following results for chorus organization State contests:

92 - 93    First
93 - 94    First
94 - 95    First
95 - 96    First Superior
96 - 97    First
97 - 98    First Superior
98 - 99    First Superior
99 - 00    First Superior
00 - 01    First
01 - 02    First
02 - 03    First
03 - 04    First
04 - 05    First		 The First Superior rating is the highest rating awarded by the Illinois Grade School Music Association and signifies that a panel of three judges has given a unanimous rating of First Superior.

All students from 5th through 8th grade are eligible to participate in the Summersville School Chorus and its activities.  The Summersville Chorus is an extension of the music classes required at Summersville for all Kindergarten through 4th grade students and provides an opportunity for students who wish to sing to continue expanding their abilities and opportunities in music.

The Chorus rehearses for a full period two days a week.. Any student who wishes to sing and participate fully in the chorus activities is welcome.  No audition is required.