Mixed Chorus

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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 7:05 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 twice a year by a required individual jury, during which they perform chorus music in front of the music faculty. All students can perform at least three times a year, audition for All State chorus, and participate in the annual Chorus Tour. Uniforms are required. SAA/SJ Mixed Chorus members receive one performing arts elective credit. 

Christmas by Candlelight
Every December, our community celebrates the holiday season with a performance by the St. Agnes Academy and Strake Jesuit Mixed Chorus, Triple Trios, and Performance Workshop. The program includes a variety of sacred and secular holiday classics, a choral masterwork, and the timeless tradition of singing Handel’s "Hallelujah Chorus” with former alumnae and alumni. 
 
December 6 & 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.
Meyer Hall
St. Agnes Academy
9000 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, Texas 77036

Varsity Ensemble

Triple Trios
The Double Triple Trio is the select vocal ensemble at St. Agnes Academy. The St. Agnes Girls Triple Trio and Strake Jesuit Triple Trio consists of nine ladies and nine men, respectively. Enrollment into this group is by audition only and is open to students in grades 10-12 in both schools. Trio members take a class in which a grade is earned. The women's course is during the school day while the men's is during Community Time.  One of the group's many professional performances include two weekends at the Texas Renaissance Festival. Renaissance costumes are required. Triple Trio members receive one performing arts elective credit. 

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 14-18 students selected by audition in vocal skills enroll in a course that takes place during the school day. Each student receives a grade for 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. Out-of-school rehearsals and performances are a part of the instructional program and are required. Travel and apparel expenses are borne by the student. Performance Workshop members receive one performing arts elective credit. 

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 voice juries in Fall and Spring and sing in a Vocal Recital at the conclusion of the spring semester. Students meet with the instructor for at least 30 minutes each week. Cost of this non-credit course is $40 per lesson or $480.00 per semester. Contact Kim Mendoza, kmendoza@st-agnes.org, in the Music department for further information.

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    Kimberly Mendoza 

    Performing Arts Teacher
    (713) 219-5541
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    Jeremy Wood 

    Performing Arts Chair and Director of Music
    (713) 219-5515

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  • 2024 Fall Play

    Agatha Christie's A Murder is Announced

    7:00 p.m. Performances:
    October 2
    October 3

    4:00 p.m. Performance:
    October 4

    2:00 p.m. Performances:
    October 5
    October 6

    Arthur Buckley Theatre
  • 2024 Vocal Arts Holiday Concert

    St. Agnes Academy Arts Presents:

    CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT
    The 36th Annual Holiday Vocal Arts Concert featuring Handel's MESSIAH 
     
    The tradition returns for its 36th year! Come celebrate the holidays with the St. Agnes Academy and Strake Jesuit Mixed Chorus, Triple Trios and Performance Workshop as they perform sacred and secular holiday favorites, culminating with Part 1 (The Christmas portion) of Handel's choral masterwork, Messiah. 

    Schedule of Performances:
    December 6, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
    December 7, 2024 @ 7:00 p.m.
    MEYER HALL
  • Art Expo

    a showcase of compelling student work from St. Agnes Fine and Preforming Arts Departments.

    April 15 @ 5 p.m.
  • 2024 Spring Musical

    The Drowsy Chaperone

    7:00 p.m. Performances: 
    February 27, 2025
    February 28, 2025
    March 1, 2025
     
    2:00 p.m. Performance:
    March 2, 2024