About Us

The MtH Choir Program is a diverse, welcoming community that is rigorous, rewarding, and, above all, fun. Each and every day, students explore the world around them through the lens of choral singing. In daily rehearsals, our talented and hardworking young people learn the foundations of proper vocal technique while singing fantastic music from many times and many places. Along the way, students identify unique characteristics that make each piece of music so special. These characteristics speak to the culture and time from which the music originated, and analyzing this helps students to be more thoughtful and appreciative of the beauty that surrounds them in their daily lives.

Students enrolled in the choral program at Mount Hebron also spend time getting to know and celebrate each other. In no time at all, your choral colleagues are bound to become some of your very best friends.

At the end of the day, choral singing is all about human connection and leaning on others to create an end product that represents our collective spirit. The MtH Choirs are comprised of students in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grade who elect to participate in choir. Similar to other academic courses, the choirs meet daily during the 50-minute class period.

For more information, watch our welcome video and email Mr. Dogas at nicholas_dogas@hcpss.org. It is never too late to join our musical family!

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Our Choirs

Concert Choir
No Audition required. All are welcome!

​​​The MtH Concert Choir  rehearses daily during school hours and is open to all students in grades 9 - 12.  This group performs at all major concerts, as well as at assessment. 

Concert Choir is rewarding for beginners, as well as for those who have been singing for many years. 

Chamber Choir
​Audition-based ensemble.

​​The MtH Chamber Choir rehearses daily during school hours and is open to students in grades 9 - 12 through successful audition. This group performs at all major concerts throughout the year, as well as at assessment. Beyond these opportunities, Chamber Choir also participates in many beloved annual traditions, such as caroling in Old Ellicott City and performing on recruitment trips for the choir program. Students in this ensemble will receive  GT (weighted) credit through successful completion of GT experiences as outlines by the HCPSS GT Music Curriculum.

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Valhalla Voices
Audition-based ensemble.

​​Valhalla Voices is an extra-curricular a cappella choir that rehearses once a week after school (Thursdays from 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM). It is open to all students in grades 9 - 12, and is particularly great for those who cannot fit choir into their schedule during the school day! Valhalla Voices is similar to choirs from Pitch Perfect or The Sing Off. If you love a cappella music, then this choir is for you! 
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Chamber Choir Auditions 2022-2023

All students are welcome in the Choir Program! You do not need to audition to join our family. However, if you would like to be considered for Chamber Choir, then an audition is necessary. Follow the 4 steps below:

Step 1
Complete this Student Audition Information Google Form.

Step 2
Record a video of you singing 30 seconds of any song and then upload it to this Google Folder. When selecting your song, pick a song that you like and that shows off your voice and your range. It can be anything at all: popular music, church music, broadway show tunes, music from school choir, etc. Just please make sure it's school appropriate. This video is due Friday, January 14, 2022.

Step 3
Download and learn "O Taste and See" by Ralph Vaughan Williams to sing at live callbacks. There are practice recordings HERE to help you. Callbacks are the final step of the audition process; they allow Mr. Dogas to assess how you blend and balance with other singers.  

Step 4
If you pass the initial video round, you will be invited to Callbacks via email to sing your part in "O Taste and See" with other students auditioning. Callbacks will be held in the Choir Room at Mt. Hebron HS on January 20th, 2022 from 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM. Please be sure you are available on this date before committing to the audition process.

That's it!
In order to make sure you are registered for choir for next school year, please sign up for MU-510-1: Concert Choir. Whether you make it into Chamber Choir or not, registering for this course will ensure you are all set to sing at Hebron next school year.

As always, if you have any questions about the process, please be sure to email Mr. Dogas: nicholas_dogas@hcpss.org. 

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