You’ll learn musicianship and vocal skills while performing great music in a fun and supportive environment.
Courses
Concert Choir
The Menlo Concert Choir is a non-auditioned group open to men and women in grades 9-12. It is a great place to form new friendships, participate in fun activities, and sing fabulous music! Students assist with choosing and rehearsing songs during our spring semester, and also help come up with ideas for social activities. Singers are exposed to a wide variety of music from different genres. Our singers perform in many exciting concerts throughout the year. Every few years, the choral program travels so that we can connect with cultures outside our own. (Past tour destinations have included Europe, South America, Canada, Cuba, New Zealand, and even Disneyland.) Come sing with us!
Chamber Choir
Chamber Choir gives Menlo students the chance to experience the joy of singing in a small auditioned ensemble. This course is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors, and is comprised of 12 -16 voices. It is a great place to form new friendships while experiencing the fun of choral performance. There are also opportunities to participate in choral festivals and competitions during the year. Students also help generate ideas for social activities and community performances. Our singers perform in many exciting concerts throughout the year. Every few years, the choral program travels so that we can connect with cultures outside our own. (Past tour destinations have included Europe, South America, Canada, Cuba, New Zealand, and even Disneyland.) Come sing with us!
Prerequisite: Complete any level of chorus or pass an audition with Ms. Linford.
Additional Programs
Menlo’s Chorus occasionally has opportunities to travel and perform for different audiences and/or to attend festivals with other high school choirs. Trips are not mandatory, and fundraising projects help with student and faculty expenses. Destinations have been worldwide, and the Chorus has performed at festivals in Hawaii, New Orleans, New York City, Cuba and Verona.
Karen Linford is a singer, conductor, and composer. She received her undergraduate training in music education from Chico State University, where she studied under Dr. Sharon Paul and was recognized for her work in music and composition. She received a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the University of Oregon. She has performed with the Oregon Bach Festival, the Central Oregon Symphony, and the Sunriver Music Festival. Karen has led high school, children’s and adult choirs around the Bay Area since 1996. She loves sharing her love of music and singing with the Menlo community.
