Mixed Chorus Mixed Chorus is composed of both St. Agnes and Strake Jesuit students from grades 9-12. Selected by a required audition in April of the previous school year, chorus members meet daily, Monday through Friday from 7:10 to 7:50 a.m. Chorus members learn basic breathing, vocal focus and basic music theory. All members learn to sight read and are exposed to a variety of vocal styles, from Renaissance to Broadway. Every student is evaluated at least once a year by a required individual jury, during which they perform chorus music in front of the music faculty. All students have the opportunity to perform at least three times a year, to audition for All State chorus, and to participate in the annual Chorus Tour. Fee and uniforms are required.

Performance Workshop   Performance Workshop is the premiere show choir offered by the St. Agnes Academy Department of Music. This vocal ensemble is open to students in grades 10-12 by audition. A group of approximately 12-16 students selected by audition in vocal skills is required to enroll in the course. Performance Workshop presents a broad spectrum of musical styles including popular, jazz, rhythm and blues, rock, country, Broadway and contemporary music. This show choir will facilitate continued development of vocal skills to enhance a student's musical growth. Audition and concurrent enrollment in Mixed Chorus are required. Out-of-school rehearsals and performances are a part of the instructional program and are required. Entry fees, travel and apparel expenses are borne by the student.

Triple Trios The Double Triple Trio is the select vocal ensemble at St. Agnes Academy. Enrollment into this group is by audition only. The St. Agnes Girls Triple Trio and Strake Jesuit Triple Trio consists of nine ladies and nine men, respectively. One of their many professional performances include three weekends at the Texas Renaissance Festival.

Voice Lessons Private Vocal Instruction allows students an opportunity to receive instruction on a one-to-one basis. In coordination with the St. Agnes Academy Choral program, this course provides a total instructional program in music. Students receive an in-depth study on vocal technique, posture, breathing, diction, foreign language and basic music theory as well as performance and audition techniques and opportunities. Students perform a classical vocal recital at the conclusion of the spring semester and also have the opportunity to attend and participate in master classes with professional artists. Students meet with the instructor for 45 minutes every 6-day cycle. Cost of this non-credit course is $375.00 per semester. See someone in the music department for further information.

Music Documents

2008 Retreat Permission Slip

Choir Tour 2009 Parent Letter