*Current Information*
-Matthew Coronado will be taking over as the choir director
at Central High School .
-Please welcome him and get in contact with him if you have
any questions about the CHS Vocal Music program.
*The NEXT UPCOMING CHOIR EVENTS*
- CHOIR AWARDS Presentation
(for chs Choirs students and parents/guardians only)
CHOIR AWARDS WILL START AT 6:20PM IN THE AUDITORIUM. NO RESERVED SEATING FOR THIS EVENT
BUT IS ONLY FOR CHOIR STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS/GUARDIANS. MASKS ARE STILL REQUIRED.
and social distancing (except for family members) is required.
CHS AUDITORIUM WILL BE CLEARED AT 7:05PM , AND THEN SEATING WILL START AT 7:10PM FOR THE
POPS AWARD CONCERT WHICH WILL START AT 7:30PM.
- CHS CHOIR POPS/AWARDS CONCERT
Awards Concert will be on Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Starting at 7:30pm. At CHS auditorium.
" LINK FOR CONCERT RESERVATION TICKETS ARE
POSTED BELOW... tickets ARE FREE.
Masks and Social distancing are still required to attend this
CHS Choir concert event.
Choir students are allowed to have three seats per family
and should be used for parents and or siblings.
https://centralhighschooltheatre.ludus.com/10943
- WE WILL STILL BE LIVE STREAMING THIS CONCERT
SINCE WE CAN ONLY HAVE 344 PEOPLE
ATTEND THE CONCERT. (because of Covid...)
BELOW IS THE LIVE STREAM LINK FOR THE CHOIR
CONCERT:
https://youtu.be/3azrTQIwqHU
OTHER INFORMATION:
2020 Contest /Clinic with local judges as part of
Colo West Music Festival schedule listed below & results
- Wed. April 21, ALL WOMEN (Adv. Womens, Sounds & Madrigals.)
Women's Received a Superior Rating (I)
- Wed. April 21, Madrigal Singers
Madrigals received a Superior Rating (I)
- Thursday April 22, Sound Sensations
Sounds received a Superior Rating (I)
- Friday April 23, Concert Chorale (Concert Chorale music)
CONCERT CHORALE received a Superior Rating (I )
- Congratulations!
Mr. Stan Scott for being awarded the
National Federation of High Schools Association's
"OUTSTANDING MUSIC EDUCATOR AWARD" for 2019.
This award is given out to one music teacher in each state
through out the nation. Congratulations Mr. Scott...
COLO. West Music Festival 2019
CHS Choir results:
- Select Choir received a Superior rating
-Adv. Women's Choir received a Superior rating
-Madrigal Singers received an Excellent rating
- Men's Choir received an Excellent rating
-Concert Chorale received a Superior rating
-Mads Jazz received a Superior rating
-Sounds Sensations received a Superior rating
To: -2019 Sound Sensations for receiving the "Outstanding Show Choir" for 5A schools at the Colorado West
Music Festival!
- "Concert Chorale" for receiving straight ones (Superior) at the
CHSAA Chorale Music Festival in Rifle 2019 and
receiving a one (Superior) rating in sightreading. The
program has received one rating at this event since 1992!
Great Job!!
Below is the links for students, parents and guardians to get text messages from the "Remind 101" app.
It is strongly encouraged that students, parents and guardians use this text remind app, as many announcements and reminders are sent out using this useful tool.
Central High School has maintained a proud tradition of choral music. The Vocal Music Department offers a wide variety of choral music classes which affords our students various options for singing ! Our Music Department has won numerous awards throughout the years due to the hard work of students and music staff.The vocal music department has prided itself on developing solid musicians.
| The Teacher |
Central High School has maintained a proud tradition of choral music. The Vocal Music Department offers a wide variety of choral music classes which affords our students various options for singing ! Our Music Department has won numerous awards throughout the years due to the hard
work of students and music staff.The vocal music department has prided itself on developing solid musicians.
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| Vocal Music Mission Statement |
| The Groups |
| Pictures |
| Awards History |
| CHS Choir Calendar |
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This is accomplished by:
- Learning how to sight-read music.(both rhythmic and melodic)
- Giving our students opportunities to sing a wide variety of different genres of music at various performance venues.
- Offering various opportunities for the student to develop their voice through participation in District Solo/Ensemble, All State Choir, Colorado Choral Director's Select Choir, and various other choral festivals.
- Giving the students the chance to serve the community through their choral performances at various school and community events.
The Teacher: (he will be retiring at the end of this current 2021 school year.)
Mr. Stan Scott has been the choir teacher at Central High School for thirty-two years. The CHS choirs have received many Outstanding awards over that time at local & national Festivals. They are in constant demand at local nursing homes, community clubs and special events. Mr. Scott has served on the governing board for the "Colorado All State Choir" from 2007-2011. He has adjudicated at various music contests in Colorado and Utah, conducted the orchestra pit for a local opera company, performed at local dinner theaters, and during the summer months gives private voice lessons. Mr. Scott is a member of Colorado Music Educators Association, National Association for Music Education, and the American Choral Director's Association.
Mr. Scott's various personal and community awards include:
+ National Federation of High Schools Music Association 2019 Colorado Music teacher of the year.
+ Masonic Teacher of the Year 2000, 2007,2018
+ "Choral Directors Magazine" 2010 "Choral Director of Note".
+ Wrote an article in published book, " More Best Practices for High School Classrooms."
(2010 Corwin Publishers)
+ CHS Teacher of the Month, May 2009
+Sylvan Learning Center Teacher of the Month
+ The Grand Junction Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year 2003
+ Recognized in a national music magazine (Music Educators National Conference) as one of the
top twelve music educators in the state of Colorado.
+ Boettcher Foundation Teacher Recognition Award 2006
+ Daily Sentinel Teacher of the Week 2007
Mr. Scott enjoys teaching and loves having the opportunity to help students grow musically in the choral
music field.
E mail Mr. Scott at: stan.scott@d51schools.org or call him at: 254-6200 ext:22198
Vocal Music Mission Statement
The mission of the Central High School Vocal Music Department is to provide the students an opportunity to sing and appreciate many different types and styles of music, and to learn about and develop their voice and musicianship to its fullest potential.
The Groups: Recordings
Women's Choir
Men's Choir
Select Choir
Voice Class
Advanced Women's Choir
Madrigal Singers
Mads Jazz
Musical
Sound Sensations (Show Choir)
Sounds Choreography
Concert Chorale (Sounds & Madrigals)
Solo Ensemble (meets outside of class time)
Musical Theatre (is an after school class)
For More information on these groups click here
Awards:
CHSAA AWARDS MUSIC FESTIVALS
-Have received superior ratings since 1991-2019
-Have received superior ratings in sight reading 1992-2019
Colorado West Invitational Music Festival
Outstanding Women's Choir 81, 82 ,86, 87, 88, 99, 06, 15, 16,17,18
Outstanding Mixed Choir 94, 97, 98, 00, 01, 04,11, 15, 16, 17
Outstanding Show Choir 82, 83, 89, 91, 95, 97,98,99,04,06,08,09,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19
Outstanding Men's Choir 99, 00, 01, 02, 03, 05, 06, 07, 08
Outstanding Jazz Choir 98, 00, 03, 04, 09
-2017 Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim, California
Concert Chorale Gold Rating
Women's Choir Gold Rating
Madrigal Singers Gold Rating
Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Choral Department
Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Music Department
-2014 Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim, California
Concert Chorale Gold Rating (1st Place Mixed Choir)
Women's Choir Gold Rating (1st Place Women's Choir)
Show Choir Silver Rating
Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Choral Department
-2011 Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim, California
Concert Chorale Silver Rating
Women's Choir Silver Rating
Show Choir Gold Rating
Outstanding Choral Group Award (Sounds)
Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Choral Department
-2009 Heritage Music Festival in Anaheim, California
Concert Chorale Silver Rating
Women's Choir Silver Rating
Show Choir Gold Rating
Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Choral Department
Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Music Department
-2008 Heritage Music Festival in Colorado Springs
Concert Chorale Gold Rating
Women's Choir Gold Rating
Jazz Choir Gold Rating
Show Choir Gold Rating 1st Place Sound Sensations
Adjudicators Award (Scoring above 94%) Sounds & Concert Chorale
Outstanding Choral Group Award
Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Choral Department
Sweepstakes Award for Outstanding Music Department
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