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Choral Music

The Reagan Educational Center is proud to have a growing choral music program under the direction of director Allison Crose and accompanist Matthew Rye.  


Founded in 1999, the Choral Music Program serves the students at Clovis East High School. Our choirs perform and compete at a high level of excellence and strive to be the best in all we do while providing a safe place to create and express their artistry through their ensemble and solo opportunities. As a Clovis East High School Choir member, you will be introduced to choral repertoire of various cultures, languages, and traditions. We focus on learning singing techniques, music theory, literacy, and musicianship. Our program features five performing ensembles in which students learn to sing beautifully, work together and most importantly: become like family! 


Director Bio
Mrs. Allison Crose is the Choir Director at Clovis East High School. She previously taught the choirs at Reyburn Intermediate since 2012, which feeds directly into Clovis East High School. She graduated from California State University, Fresno with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Education with a Choral Emphasis, and received her teaching credential from CSU, Fresno as well. She studied voice under professors Helene Joseph Weil and Brigid de Jong, and has sung under the choral direction of Dr. Anna Hamre and Dr. Cari Earnhart.  She has been a member of the Fresno Master Chorale and the Fresno State Masterworks Chorus. She has been the vocal director for several musicals at the Reagan Educational Center including “Elf Junior”, “Dear Edwina”, and  “Into the Woods” at Reyburn Intermediate and “The Addams Family” at Clovis East High School. 
 
Class Information
0 Period Packapella
Advanced mix of all voice types including sophomores, juniors, seniors, and highly advanced freshmen. This is a small ensemble (typically no larger than 16 members), therefore regular attendance and timeliness are crucial character traits to being a member in this group.  Must have prior experience in choir and be able to sight read, match pitch consistently, and hold harmonies without instrumental assistance. Learns techniques of vocal jazz, microphone use, and a variety of repertoire including vocal jazz and contemporary acapella. Students are required to be in a 1st-6th period ensemble as well. Meets every Tuesday and Friday morning.


0 Period Choraliers

Advanced class of treble voices including advanced students of any grade level. Must have prior experience in choir and be able to sight read and match pitch consistently. Learns moderate to advanced techniques of choral singing, music theory, harmonization, and a wide variety of choral repertoire from classic canon to contemporary compositions. Students are required to be in a 1st-6th period ensemble as well. Meets every Monday and Thursday morning.


1st Period Tenor Bass Concert Choir

All levels of tenor and bass voices of any grade are welcome in this class! No prior experience in choir is required, only encouraged. The students in this class frequently combine with the treble voices of 3rd period for festival performances to create an SATB ensemble. Learns basic to moderate techniques of choral singing, music theory, harmonization, and a wide variety of choral repertoire.  


3rd Period Soprano Alto Concert Choir

All levels of soprano and alto voices of any grade are welcome in this class! No prior experience in choir is required, only encouraged. The students in this class frequently combine with the tenor bass voices of 1st period for festival performances to create an SATB ensemble. Learns basic to moderate techniques of choral singing, music theory, harmonization, and a wide variety of choral repertoire.  


4th Period Timberwolves Choir

Advanced mix of all voice types including sophomores, juniors, and seniors. This is a moderately small ensemble (typically no larger than 25 members).  Must have prior experience in choir and be able to sight read, match pitch consistently, and hold harmonies without instrumental assistance. Learns moderate to advanced techniques of choral singing, music theory, harmonization, and a wide variety of advanced choral repertoire from classic canon to contemporary compositions.


6th Period Bella Voce
Advanced class of treble voices including advanced students of any grade level.  This is a moderately small ensemble (typically no larger than 25 members). Must have prior experience in choir and be able to sight read and match pitch consistently. Learns moderate to advanced techniques of choral singing, music theory, harmonization, and a wide variety of choral repertoire from classic canon to contemporary compositions.

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Volunteers
Parents/Guardians who would like to volunteer will need to do the following:

  1. Click here to complete the CUSD Volunteer Application. Be sure to select Clovis East as the school site you wish to volunteer at. You may select additional schools as well if you have children at other sites.
  2. Have a TB Risk Assessment completed with your healthcare provider. 
  3. Scan and email the completed TB Assessment and confirmation of your submitted application to your appropriate director.
  4.  You will be notified by our program once you are approved to volunteer.
  5. For Overnight Trips and/or Working Unsupervised with Students (in addition to the steps above) Fingerprint/LiveScan forms will be given to you as  the applicant.
  6. As the chaperone/volunteer applicant, follow the directions on the form and obtain fingerprints.
  7. This process can take several weeks or up to a month. We will notify you when fingerprint results are completed.

Thank you for volunteering to serve our students!

Please note: 

If you have already completed this process during the current school year for another team or group, you do not need to do it again. Please communicate this to your appropriate director.

If you have already completed this process during the current school year for another site in our school district you do not need to do it again. Please contact the Office Manager from that school site for instructions on how to transfer your clearance to the REC.