Welcome

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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​Beloved Annual Traditions

Singing the National Anthem at Camden Yards
Each year, the Chamber Choir is invited to sing the National Anthem at Camden Yards! With an all-access ID badge, students kick off the game by taking the field to perform the national anthem. Student love getting to wave hello to their favorite players and snap a photo with the Orioles mascot.
High School Choral Invitationals
MHHS Choir is frequently invited to participate in high school choral invitationals at colleges and universities. In 2023, MHHS traveled to TCNJ to work with internationally renowned composer, Jake Runestad.
Mt. Hebron HS Viking SingFest!​
Mt. Hebron hosts an annual choir festival and invites choir students from feeder schools to experience vocal performance at the high school level. This has become a beloved tradition. 
Caroling in Old Ellicott City - Midnight Madness
Each year, MHHS students lift their voices in song to help kick off the holiday season in Old Ellicott City. This annual tradition has become a favorite for the MHHS community, and students love meeting important local figures like the county executive.
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​Performances from the past



​Our Choirs

Concert Choir
No Audition required.
​All are welcome!

​​​The MtH Concert Choir rehearses 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 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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​Treble Choir

Audition-Based Ensemble.
The MtH Treble Choir rehearses 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. 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
After-School 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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