Executive BoardPresident: Sheila Moore
Vice President: TBA Treasurer: Karen Heller Secretary: TBA Uniform Committee: Jay Graham Events Committee: TBD |
Leadership TeamPresident: Jeremy Hwang
Vice-President: Molly Malone Secretary: Jenny Dick Librarian: Katalina Henderson Social Chair: Olivia Moore Recruitment Chairs: Kye Winn & Sophia Zajac |
Tucker Ratcliff, Choral Director
Tucker Ratcliff was appointed Choral Director at Grissom High School after receiving his Bachelor of Music degree in Choral Music Education from the University of Montevallo (’17). Presently, Ratcliff works with the Women’s and Men’s Choirs, along with the Concert and top auditioned ensemble, the Chamber Choir. Under his direction, all 4 choirs have been awarded Superior and Excellent ratings at State Choral Performance Assessments. During his tenure as choral director, Grissom Choir has performed alongside the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra, on the Carnegie Hall stage, and would have made its international, European debut performing in Vienna, Olomouc, & Prague this past spring.
As an active member of many regional, state, and national organizations, including: NAfME, AMEA, and AVA, Ratcliff currently serves as the R&R Chair for Vocal Jazz and Contemporary/Commercial Music for the Alabama chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), as well as Treasurer for the Huntsville Choral Directors Association (HCDA).
Mr. Ratcliff gets his zest for life and his inspiration for music from the great outdoors. His favorite ways to fulfill this need include hiking, biking, and camping with his wife and family. He finds that this cycle of taking in the natural world and putting it into the music he loves continuously propels him towards new heights.
As an active member of many regional, state, and national organizations, including: NAfME, AMEA, and AVA, Ratcliff currently serves as the R&R Chair for Vocal Jazz and Contemporary/Commercial Music for the Alabama chapter of the American Choral Directors Association (ACDA), as well as Treasurer for the Huntsville Choral Directors Association (HCDA).
Mr. Ratcliff gets his zest for life and his inspiration for music from the great outdoors. His favorite ways to fulfill this need include hiking, biking, and camping with his wife and family. He finds that this cycle of taking in the natural world and putting it into the music he loves continuously propels him towards new heights.
Women's Choir
The Women's Choir is primarily for incoming freshmen women (or singers), however it is open to 10th-12th grade seasoned women. These women have been singing in middle school or are looking to join for the first time. As many of these singers have just been through a voice change, we spend a lot time focuses on vocal technique, so singing is a comfortable activity for them. This ensemble focuses on singing 2-3 part women's choral literature, while learning proper vocal technique, music theory, and sight-singing. At the end of each year, all women are auditioned for Concert Choir, and have the opportunity to audition for Chamber Choir.
Remind: Text "@ghschoir1" to 81010 or use the app!
Men's Choir
The Men's Choir is primarily for incoming freshmen men (or singers), however it is open to 10th-12th grade seasoned men. These men have been singing in middle school or are looking to join for the first time. As many of these singers have just been through a voice change, we spend a lot time focuses on vocal technique, so singing is a comfortable activity for them. This ensemble focuses on singing 2-3 part men’s choral literature, while learning proper vocal technique and music theory, and sight-singing. At the end of each year, all men are auditioned for Concert Choir, and have the opportunity to audition for Chamber Choir.
Remind: Text "@ghschoir2" to 81010 or use the app!
Concert Choir
The Concert Choir is an auditioned choir open to students in 10th-12th grade. This ensemble focuses on learning 4 part repertoire and perform at concerts, competitions, & other events. Students take the fundamental concepts learned in The Women's and Men's Choir to grow their musicianship skills. These students are not only involved in choir and other fine arts, but other areas of our school community, such as football, basketball, AP courses and more. At the end of each year, all students are auditioned again for Concert Choir, and have the opportunity to audition for Chamber Choir.
Remind: Text "@ghschoir3" to 81010 or use the app!
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Concert Choir!
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Lucy Allen
Natalie Batista Maggie Bergman Isabella Brantley Alex Brodeur Troi Cheeks Raina Cou Kimberly Cruz Nick Delgado Lucy Donham Ethan Doyle |
Madison Hansen
Jason Hicklen Rene Hilson Rachel Hoang Grace Holbert Ellie Holloway Aiden Howard Zach Hunter Kayle Jamison Ayanna King Kiba LeDesma |
Desire Leslie
Lotus Marshall Marissa Nelson Abigail Poe Anna Ryan Roth Aaron Roger Madison Seibert Alana Turek Hailey Vandyke Vivian Wood Kaylin Woolley |
Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir is our premiere, advanced ensemble of Grissom Choir made up of students in 10th-12th grade. Each year, students are auditioned and selected based upon their prepared performance in an audition, attitude during the previous school year, sight-reading and a variety of other areas. These students are not only involved in choir, but are also heavily involved in the other 3 fine arts electives (band, theatre, dance), and other areas of our school community, such as sports, AP courses and more. These students perform early choral music, chamber and madrigal genres, a capella pop & jazz selections, along with a variety 8-part harmony repertoire, while also performing alongside the Concert Choir. They perform at all concerts, competitions, and all other school/public events (Baccalaureate, Graduation, Grissom Choral Festival, Recruitment Tours). At the end of each year, these students are re-auditioned for the next year.
Remind: Text "@ghschoir4" to 81010 or use the app!
Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Chamber Choir!
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Matthew Beutjer
Lilac Cantrell Sean Dennen Jenny Dick Grace Engel James Graham |
Paige Heller
Katalina Henderson Brynn Hollingshead Jeremy Hwang Will Lewis Molly Malone |
Alex Milan
Olivia Moore Seth Smith Natalie Tate Kye Winn Sophia Zajac |
