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About Us...

2023-2024

Executive Board

President: Stephanie Braly-Beutjer
Vice President: Brett Palmer
Treasurer: Amanda Magonigal
Secretary: Jennifer Rice
Uniform Committee: Karon Howard & Jessica Spinoso
Events Committee: Amy Boyle & Erica Cottingham

Leadership Team

President: Sophia Zajac
Vice-President: Katelyn Engel
Secretary: Lydia Lemons
Librarian: Seth Smith
​Social Chair: Lisa Beth Coble
Recruitment Chair: Lucy Cottingham
Choir Committee: Braly Beutjer, Andrew Boyle, & Jordan Terry

Tucker Ratcliff, Choral Director

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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 Choir 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 director, Grissom Choir has risen to be one of Alabama's premier high-school choral programs. His choir's have performed alongside the Huntsville Symphony Orchestra ('19), on the Carnegie Hall Stage ('18), in the Alabama Music Educators Association In-Service Conference ('22), and at the State Capitol ('23).  After years of preparation, Grissom Choir is also set to make its international, Costa-Rican debut in the Summer of 20230, performing in San José and Arenal.

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 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 focusing on vocal technique, so singing is a comfortable activity for them. This ensemble works 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.
(Mixed Chorus I, #05110G1001)
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 focusing on vocal technique, so singing is a comfortable activity for them. This ensemble works 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.
(Mixed Chorus II, #05110G1002)
Remind: Text "@ghschoir2" to 81010 or use the app!

Concert Choir

The Concert Choir is the auditioned, intermediate level ensemble open to students in 10th-12th grade. This ensemble focuses on learning 4 part SATB repertoire. They perform at concerts, assessments and other events. Students take the fundamental concepts learned in Women’s & 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 sports, AP courses and more. At the end of each year, these students are re-auditioned for the Concert Choir, and have the opportunity to audition Chamber Choir.
(Mixed Chorus III, #05110G1003)
Remind: Text "@ghschoir3" to 81010 or use the app!

Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Concert Choir!

Emily Anderson
Jennifer Baker
Rylie Bandy
Aydan Banister
Logan Bishop
Arlicea Black
Raina Chou
Lisa Beth Coble
Owen Cowart

Angel Davis
Marcus Dubose
Ayden Gezing
Tykeydria Hawkins
Madeline Hester
Morgan Lane
Brooke Langley
Nydia McCaulley
Abbigail McKinley
Hannah McNeilan
Ani Mize
Jey Mondaca
Alexandra Negron
Charlotte Neumann
Sophia Petersen
Autumn Pierce-Clark
Bekah Pittenger
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Tallulah Rhys
Antonio Rocha
Aaron Roger
Madison Seibert
Savannah Skipworth
Sophia Sobai
Ann Spangenberg
Josephine Sperry
Carolyn Spinoso
Alana Turek
Dani Vallejo
Amelia Williams

Chamber Choir

The Chamber Choir is an auditioned, advanced ensemble open to students in 10th-12th grade. This ensemble focuses on learning 4-8 part SATB repertoire. They perform at concerts, assessments, and other events throughout the Huntsville area and the state of Alabama. 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.  Each year, students are selected based upon their execution of a self-prepared song, sight-reading, scales, work ethic, and attitude during the previous school year. Students must maintain a level of music proficiency that would enable them to be a contributing member of this premier, collegiate-level ensemble.
(Mixed Chorus IV, #05110G1004)
Remind: Text "@ghschoir4" to 81010 or use the app!

​Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Chamber Choir!

Kyleigh Archer
Kathryn Aronian
Kamdyn Bartley
Braly Beutjer
Andrew Boyle
Ava Cahue
Lucy Cottingham
Katelyn Engel
Maddy Fallin
Rachel Hoang
Aiden Howard
William Jenkins
Lydia Lemons
William Lewis
Jacob Magonigal
Dorian Martinez
Andrew Meeks
Alex Milan
Rei Palmer
Ansley Rice
Seth Smith
Natalie Tate
Jordan Terry
Sophia Zajac
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  • Calendar
    • Concerts
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      • All-City
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      • Grissom Choral Festival
      • Honor Choirs
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      • Atlanta
      • New York City
      • Chicago
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      • '19-'20
      • '18-'19 School Year
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      • '16-'17 School Year
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      • Grissom Choir Through the Years
      • Submit Photos
    • Videos
  • Members
    • This Week in Choir
    • Handbook
    • My Music Office
    • GCPA
    • Practice Tracks
    • Music Theory
    • Merchandise
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