2023-2024
Executive BoardPresident: Stephanie Braly-Beutjer
Vice President: Brett Palmer Treasurer: Amanda Francis Secretary: Jennifer Rice Fundraising: Amanda Magonigal Uniform Committee: Karon Howard & Jessica Spinoso Events Committee: Amy Boyle & Erica Cottingham |
Leadership TeamPresident: 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
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.
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!
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!
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!
Remind: Text "@ghschoir3" to 81010 or use the app!
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Concert Choir!
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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
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!
Remind: Text "@ghschoir4" to 81010 or use the app!
Congratulations to the 2023-2024 Chamber Choir!
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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 |
