Lincoln Southeast Choirs
The LSE vocal department is very proud of our eight excellent choirs.On this page, you can learn more about each group.
| Ars
Nova |
Bel Canto |
Countesses & Noblemen |
Court Choir |
| Excalibur |
Knight Sounds |
Queen's Court |
Singing Knights |
Ars Nova
(Photo from 2004-2005 -- Chicago Trip)
Director:
Mrs. Noonan
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Seniors and Juniors
Class Size: Twelve, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Jazz (accompanied and a cappella) and some pop
Performance Opportunities: Many community performances, especially during December.
Three major concerts at school, and an all-city event in the spring. Sometimes travels to
festivals or jazz competitions.
About Ars Nova: Ars Nova is a very small choir, which requires each member to be an
exceptionally strong and independent musician. They often perform with microphones
and a backup combo.
Director: Mrs. Noonan
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Seniors and Juniors
Class Size: 14-18, male and female
Style(s) of Music: A cappella, mainly madrigals, but also some classical and a few pop
songs second semester.
Performance Opportunities: Many community performances, especially during December.
Three major school concerts, including hosting the Madrigal Night in December. Travels
to Kansas City for the Renaissance Festival in October. Performs at an all-city event in
the spring.
About Bel Canto: Bel Canto is a small group that sings all music without accompaniment, so
its members must be strong musicians with versatile voices. They usually perform in
costumes from the Renaissance period.
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Seniors and Juniors
Class Size: Twelve, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Jazz (accompanied and a cappella) and some pop
Performance Opportunities: Many community performances, especially during December.
Three major concerts at school, and an all-city event in the spring. Sometimes travels to
festivals or jazz competitions.
About Ars Nova: Ars Nova is a very small choir, which requires each member to be an
exceptionally strong and independent musician. They often perform with microphones
and a backup combo.
Director: Mrs. Noonan
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Seniors and Juniors
Class Size: 14-18, male and female
Style(s) of Music: A cappella, mainly madrigals, but also some classical and a few pop
songs second semester.
Performance Opportunities: Many community performances, especially during December.
Three major school concerts, including hosting the Madrigal Night in December. Travels
to Kansas City for the Renaissance Festival in October. Performs at an all-city event in
the spring.
About Bel Canto: Bel Canto is a small group that sings all music without accompaniment, so
its members must be strong musicians with versatile voices. They usually perform in
costumes from the Renaissance period.
Countesses & Noblemen
(Photo from 2005-2006 -- December Performance at Lincoln Country Club)
Director:
Mrs. Moore
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Seniors and Juniors
Class Size: 14, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Swing, pop, jazz, musical theater, character songs--basically anything they can dance to
Performance Opportunities: Many community performances, especially in December. Three major
concerts at school and an all-city event in the spring. Sometimes travels to swing choir festivals.
About C&N: C&N is technically a "swing choir", but they actually sing a variety of music styles,
adding movement to visually enhance the music. Members must dance well and be especially
personable on stage, in addition to having strong voices.
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Seniors and Juniors
Class Size: 14, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Swing, pop, jazz, musical theater, character songs--basically anything they can dance to
Performance Opportunities: Many community performances, especially in December. Three major
concerts at school and an all-city event in the spring. Sometimes travels to swing choir festivals.
About C&N: C&N is technically a "swing choir", but they actually sing a variety of music styles,
adding movement to visually enhance the music. Members must dance well and be especially
personable on stage, in addition to having strong voices.
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(Photo from 2004-2005 -- New York Trip)
Court Choir
(Photo from 2004-2005 -- New York Trip)
Director:
Mrs. Noonan
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Seniors and Juniors
Class Size: 40-65, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Concert Choir music from all periods
Performance Opportunities: Three major concerts at school and an all-city concert in the spring.
Some community performances, especially in December. Sings at an LSE Honors Convocation
every year. Sometimes travels out of state.
About Court Choir: Court Choir is LSE's varisty mixed concert choir. Many of its members are
also in small groups, and emphasis is placed on discipline and excellence of musicianship. Court
Choir members have extreme pride in their group, and form close relationships in the choir.
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Seniors and Juniors
Class Size: 40-65, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Concert Choir music from all periods
Performance Opportunities: Three major concerts at school and an all-city concert in the spring.
Some community performances, especially in December. Sings at an LSE Honors Convocation
every year. Sometimes travels out of state.
About Court Choir: Court Choir is LSE's varisty mixed concert choir. Many of its members are
also in small groups, and emphasis is placed on discipline and excellence of musicianship. Court
Choir members have extreme pride in their group, and form close relationships in the choir.
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(Photo from 2005-2006 -- December Performance at Savannah Pines)
Excalibur
(Photo from 2005-2006 -- December Performance at Savannah Pines)
Director:
Mrs. Moore
Accompanist: Betty
Grade Levels: Sophomores
Class Size: 20-30, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Concert choir music from all periods, as well as some pop, swing, and jazz music.
Performance Opportunities: Several community performances, especially in December. Three major
concerts at school. Some members have participated in a choir clinic in Tecumsah in recent years.
About Excalibur: Excalibur is the sophomore concert choir. Emphasis is on excellence in
performance and on developing musical skills. Most, if not all, members will continue
singing in select varsity groups.
Accompanist: Betty
Grade Levels: Sophomores
Class Size: 20-30, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Concert choir music from all periods, as well as some pop, swing, and jazz music.
Performance Opportunities: Several community performances, especially in December. Three major
concerts at school. Some members have participated in a choir clinic in Tecumsah in recent years.
About Excalibur: Excalibur is the sophomore concert choir. Emphasis is on excellence in
performance and on developing musical skills. Most, if not all, members will continue
singing in select varsity groups.
Director:
Mrs. Moore
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Sophomores
Class Size: 16, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Swing, pop, jazz, musical theater, character songs--like with C&N, anything
they can dance to
Performance Opportunities: Several community performances, especially in December. Three major
concerts at school, and an all-city event in the spring.
About Knight Sounds: Knight Sounds is the sophomore swing choir, though they sing many
types of music in addition to swing. Emphasis is on developing skills in music, movement,
and vitality in performance.
Accompanist: Julie
Grade Levels: Sophomores
Class Size: 16, male and female
Style(s) of Music: Swing, pop, jazz, musical theater, character songs--like with C&N, anything
they can dance to
Performance Opportunities: Several community performances, especially in December. Three major
concerts at school, and an all-city event in the spring.
About Knight Sounds: Knight Sounds is the sophomore swing choir, though they sing many
types of music in addition to swing. Emphasis is on developing skills in music, movement,
and vitality in performance.
Queen's Court
(Photo from 2005-2006 -- December Performance at Haymarket)
Director:
Mrs. Moore
Accompanist: Betty
Grade Levels: Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores
Class Size: 25-45 women
Style(s) of Music: All styles, from classic concert music to pop
Performance Opportunities: Many community performances, especially in December. Three major
concerts at school, and an all-city event in the spring. Usually participates in at least one women's
choir clinic per year. Sometimes travels out of state.
About Queen's Court: Queen's Court is LSE's only women's choir. Members have a unique
opportunity to focus on the female voice, focusing on excellence in musicianship and performance.
Queen's Court members often form very close friendships within the choir.
Accompanist: Betty
Grade Levels: Seniors, Juniors, and Sophomores
Class Size: 25-45 women
Style(s) of Music: All styles, from classic concert music to pop
Performance Opportunities: Many community performances, especially in December. Three major
concerts at school, and an all-city event in the spring. Usually participates in at least one women's
choir clinic per year. Sometimes travels out of state.
About Queen's Court: Queen's Court is LSE's only women's choir. Members have a unique
opportunity to focus on the female voice, focusing on excellence in musicianship and performance.
Queen's Court members often form very close friendships within the choir.
Singing Knights
(Photo from 2005-2006 -- December Performance at Festival of Trees)
Director:
Mrs. Moore
Accompanists: Betty and Julie
Grade Levels: Freshmen
Class Size: 40-80, male and female
Style(s) of Music: All styles, from classic concert music to pop.
Performance Opportunities: Several community performances, especially in December. Four major
concerts at school, including a "freshman showcase" concert in the spring.
About Singing Knights: Singing Knights is the only choir for freshmen, and is open to all who want a
fulfilling musical experience. Members are introduced to all styles of music that they may encounter
during the rest of their high school careers (and beyond). Emphasis is on developing musical skills
and introducing students to the pleasure of making music with their friends. Most, if not all,
members will find places in select groups throughout their high school years.
Accompanists: Betty and Julie
Grade Levels: Freshmen
Class Size: 40-80, male and female
Style(s) of Music: All styles, from classic concert music to pop.
Performance Opportunities: Several community performances, especially in December. Four major
concerts at school, including a "freshman showcase" concert in the spring.
About Singing Knights: Singing Knights is the only choir for freshmen, and is open to all who want a
fulfilling musical experience. Members are introduced to all styles of music that they may encounter
during the rest of their high school careers (and beyond). Emphasis is on developing musical skills
and introducing students to the pleasure of making music with their friends. Most, if not all,
members will find places in select groups throughout their high school years.