Music

The Bass Choir is predominately for Tenor, Baritone, and Bass singers. This ensemble will focus primarily on 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part musical selections. 

Chamber Choir is an advanced level mixed choir selected through vocal and written auditions. Students must have advanced vocal skills and mature musical understanding. 

The Chamber Orchestra is for advanced and experienced players. Students are selected based on a comprehensive audition process. 

Concert Band is open to student grades 9-12 with at least 1 year instrumental music background. Instruction focuses on the development of instrumental technique, musical knowledge, and the performance of quality wind and percussion ensemble literature. 

This is an introductory level mixed choir that will continue to improve and build good vocal techniques and music reading skills. Students should have vocal skills training and basic music reading skills. 

The Concert Orchestra is open to all students regardless of grade, ability or experience. The curriculum focuses on reinforcing basic skills and introducing advanced technique, musical knowledge and performance styles.

Music Appreciation is an introduction to representative music masterpieces through perceptive listening. This course emphasizes the elements of music, various musical forms and periods, and great composers and performers. This course broadens the non-music major's understanding and enjoyment of music.

This course is designed to introduce and study the systems that serve as the basis for Western music. The elements of music will be examined in great detail.

Symphonic Band is open by audition only to students grades 9-12 with at least 3 years instrumental music background.

The Treble Choir is a select all-female choir focusing on 3 and 4-part accompanied and a cappella literature from a variety of genres. Students must have advanced vocal skills and a solid understanding of music symbols and terms.

An essential part of the Marching Band, the Color Guard performs at all home football games, parades, and competitions with the Marching Spartans. All members are encouraged to enroll in the Color Guard class, which meets at the same time in the school day as the Band. 

ALL Curricular Choirs are available to students in all grade levels. An audition may be required. Extra-Curricular Choirs are available to students currently enrolled in a curricular performance ensemble (choir, band, or orchestra). An audition is required.

The Sycamore High School Band is comprised of several parts, each of which offers unique opportunities and experiences. All band members are required to enroll in one of three classes: Symphonic Band, Concert Band, or Percussion Methods. 

The SHS Jazz Band is an extracurricular activity that rehearses one or two times a week in the evenings. Membership is open to all students in the music program. The jazz band performs at high school events, community events, and local and regional contests.

Concert Orchestra is open to all students regardless of experience. Chamber Orchestra members are selected by audition. 

Sycamore High School Performing Arts Department presents one musical a year during the fall season. Auditions occur within the first two weeks of school and are open to all students.