Family Handbook 2026-27

CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

Senior School Co-Curricular Arts Senior Choir

Senior Choir is an auditioned vocal ensemble of 80 students in Grades 9 to 12. This group performs at Carol Service and Founders’ Day, Senior School Music Nights and other opportunities throughout the year. Weekly compulsory rehearsals and additional morning sectionals are scheduled from September to May. Chamber Choir The Chamber Choir is an intimate vocal ensemble of highly-skilled singers admitted by audition. Exemplary commitment and leadership within the Senior Choir are prerequisites for admission and Chamber Choir members are expected to be leaders in the Senior Choir. Rehearsal dates are determined at the start of the school year, with additional rehearsals scheduled before performance dates. The Chamber Choir has a more rigorous performance schedule, often including collaborations with other ensembles, such as UofT and UCC choirs. Please note: Students enrolled in Senior Vocal classes are expected to participate in the Senior Choir. They may also audition for the Chamber Choir. While students who take vocal classes are the core of these ensembles, all students interested are encouraged to audition. Senior Orchestra The Senior Orchestra is for students in Grades 9 to 12 and performs at Senior School Fall and Spring Music Nights. Rehearsals take place twice weekly. Concert Winds Concert Winds is a senior band ensemble open to students in Grades 9 to 12 with prior experience. Rehearsals take place once a week. Symphonic Band Symphonic Band is an advanced senior band ensemble that is open to students in Grades 9 to 12. Rehearsals take place twice a week. Please note: Students enrolled in Senior Band classes are expected to participate in one of these groups. While students who take Band classes are the core of these ensembles, all students interested are encouraged to join. Both Concert Winds and Symphonic Band require an audition and appropriate placement will be at the discretion of the Band faculty. Students in the Senior Band and Strings programs will be able to rent instruments through the school if they do not already own one. Students in the Middle School programs will be lent an instrument and are not required to pay a fee.

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