Performing Arts | Vocal
About Pea Ridge Choirs
Competition Success: Our choir program consistently competes at a high level, earning superior ratings at local, regional, and state competitions. These accolades reflect the students' commitment to excellence and the program’s dedication to fostering top-tier musical talent.
Exciting Experiences: Students have the chance to travel, perform, and engage in unique cultural exchanges through various choir trips and performances. These experiences help foster lifelong friendships, broaden perspectives, and develop confidence.
Personal Growth: Beyond vocal performance, our choir members work on developing their personal musicality, learning music theory, and honing their ability to work as a team. Choir is about more than just singing; it’s about becoming better people through discipline, teamwork, and self-expression.
Students in Action
Program Highlights
2025 Schedule
Join us and become a part of a prestigious choral tradition that not only challenges you musically but enriches your life in meaningful ways. Whether you're a seasoned vocalist or just beginning your musical journey, our choir program offers a place for everyone to excel and thrive.
A Tradition of Excellence
Our choir program is one of the most esteemed and dynamic in the region, offering five distinct ensembles that cater to a wide range of musical talents and interests. The program’s excellence is consistently demonstrated by its superior ratings at competitions and the dedication of its students to becoming both exceptional musicians and individuals.
Join the Tri-M Honor Society!
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a program that recognizes high school and middle school students for their musical and academic achievements.
What does Tri-M do?
Rewards students for their accomplishments and service activities
Inspires students to excel at music and leadership
Creates future leaders in music education and music advocacy
Pea Ridge 9th-12th Ensembles
Advanced Mix
This advanced choir group provides an opportunity for dedicated students to perform a variety of challenging choral works. Members of the PRHS Singers excel in vocal technique, musical expression, and collaborative performances. This class is available to 9th-12th grade students and is called “Advanced Mixed Choir” in the course catalogue. Students must audition to be in this choir.
Concert Choir
As one of the main choral groups at the high school level, the Concert Choir focuses on a broad repertoire, from classical to contemporary music. This ensemble is perfect for anyone wanting to explore their love for singing while building their vocal ability. This class is available to 9th-12th grade students and is called “Concert Choir” in the course catalogue. There is no audition required for this choir.
Advanced Treble
The Advanced Treble Choir is open to students in grades 9-12, but it will be specifically for advanced soprano and alto singers. This choir will meet during the school day, and it is still tentative depending on the number of students who sign up. If formed, the choir will focus on more advanced treble parts, with an emphasis on soprano and alto voices only.
Pea Ridge 7th-8th Ensembles
Singers
The Blackhawk Singers is a lively and spirited ensemble at the junior high school level. With an emphasis on building strong vocal techniques and a love for performance, this group serves as the foundation for future choral musicians at the high school. This class is available for 7th-8th grade students. There is no audition required for this choir.
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This advanced choir group provides an opportunity for dedicated students to perform a variety of challenging choral works. Members of the PRHS Singers excel in vocal technique, musical expression, and collaborative performances. This class is available to 9th-12th grade students and is called “Advanced Mixed Choir” in the course catalogue. Students must audition to be in this choir.