Concert Choir...
Concert Choir is an auditioned 80-person class comprised of 10th, 11th and 12th graders. Each spring, over one-hundred twenty students audition for the incoming group. They perform a wide variety of three, four, six, and eight part music, primarily a cappella. |
Competitive History:
• 2019, Festival Disney, Orlando FL, 3rd Place • 2018, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, Grand Champion, Judges' Choice Award • 2017, Festival Disney, Orlando FL, 2nd Place • 2016, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, 3rd Place, Esprit De Corps Trophy • 2015, Festival Disney, Orlando FL, 4th Place • 2014, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, 2nd Place, Esprit De Corps Trophy • 2013, Festival Disney, Orlando FL, Class AAA National Champion • 2012, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, 3rd Place • 2011, Festival Disney, Orlando FL, 3rd Place • 2010, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, 2nd Place • 2009, Festival Disney, Orlando FL, 3rd Place • 2008, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, 2nd Place, Esprit De Corps Trophy • 2007, Festival Disney, Orlando FL, Class AA National Champion • 2006, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, Grand Champion, Judges' Choice Award • 2004, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, Grand Champion, Judges' Choice Award • 2002, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, 3rd Place • 2001, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, Grand Champion, Judges' Choice Award • 2000, Music in the Parks, Orlando FL, 2nd Place, Esprit De Corps Trophy • 1999, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, 2nd Place • 1998, Music in the Parks, Orlando FL, Grand Champion, Judges' Choice Award • 1997, Music in the Parks, Va Beach VA, 4th Place • 1996, Heritage Festivals, Washington DC, 3rd Place • 1995, Fiesta-val, Williamsburg VA, 2nd Place • 1994, Festivals of Music, Va Beach VA, 5th Place Honors: • Honored by the Nassau County Legislature (2000, 2003) • Honored by the Town of Hempstead (2003) • Invited to represent NY State at the 2000 Festival of the States, held in D.C. Notable Performances: • In Concert on the Walt Disney World Stage (multiple times) • In Concert with Kenny Rogers • On the Steps of the Lincoln Memorial • At the National Naval Memorial Plaza • Featured on the Entenmann's website • Featured in an episode of ABC's The Great American Light Fight • Featured in a Newsday Promotional Video • In Competition in Virginia Beach, VA • In Competition in Williamsburg, VA • In Competition in Washington DC • In Competition in Orlando, FL • Annual Calhoun H.S. Winter/ Spring Concerts • Holiday Caroling at Roosevelt Field Mall • Annual Bellmore/ Merrick Brotherhood Concert • Annual Merrick Fall Street Fair • Bi-Annual Merrick Celebration of the Arts |