Executive BoardPresident: Anissa Graham
Vice President: Monika Zajac Treasurer: Karen Heller Secretary: TBA Uniform Committee: Jay Graham & Crista Meeks Events Committee: TBD |
Leadership TeamPresident: Molly Malone
Vice-President: Sophia Zajac Secretary: Jenny Dick Librarians: Renna Hilson & Seth Smith Social Chair: Paige Heller Social Committee: Logan Bishop & Lisa Beth Coble Recruitment Chair: Grace Engel Recruitment Committee: Lilah Cantrell & Desire Leslie |
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 Webmaster & Newsletter Editor 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, son, 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 Webmaster & Newsletter Editor 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, son, 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 (Mixed Chorus I) 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 (Mixed Chorus II) 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 (Mixed Chorus III) 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 2022-2023 Concert Choir!
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Lucy Allen
Kyleigh Archer Jennifer Baker Aydan Bannister Maggie Bergman Alex Brodeur Troi Cheeks Raina Cou Lisa Beth Coble Owen Cowart Ashleigh Creech Nick Delgado |
Lucy Donham
Ethan Doyle Ayanna King Morgan Lane Desire Leslie Lotus Marshall James McClure Hannah McNeilan Andrew Meeks Talon Nordin Sophia Petersen Autumn Pierce-Clark |
Tallulah Rhys
Ansley RIce Riley Roberts Aaron Roger Madison Seibert Ann Spangenberg Jacob Tuggle Alana Turek Hailey Vandyke Nataly Velazquez Brooklyn Williams Kaylin Woosley |
Chamber Choir
The Chamber Choir (Mixed Chorus IV) 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 2022-2023 Chamber Choir!
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Logan Bishop
Lilah Cantrell Lucy Cottngham Sean Dennen Jenny Dick Grace Engel Katelyn Engel James Graham |
Paige Heller
Jason Hicklen Renna Hilson Rachel Hoang Grace Holbert Elli Holloway Aiden Howard Will Jenkins |
Will Lewis
Molly Malone Alex Milan Marissa Nelson Rei Palmer Seth Smith Natalie Tate Sophia Zajac |
