Upper School

Choir

The Tipton-Rosemark Academy Department of Vocal Music provides students with the opportunity to study and perform music of every genre: sacred, gospel, contemporary-Christian worship, classical English, foreign language, folk, jazz, blues, and pop.

Music Theory Course Study is an extension of the Concert Choir Performance Class and is available to students in grades 6-12. It includes the self-paced Music Theory Software (Levels I, II and III), which provides students with a more thorough understanding of the music they are studying and performing.

The music curriculum is designed to instill discipline and commitment in students, which fosters success in all areas of academic life, as well as family, church and community.

Curricular choral opportunities

High School Concert Choir (9th-12th)
Middle School Concert Choir (7th-8th)
Middle School Concert Choir (6th)

Extra-curricular choral opportunities

High School Competitive Show Choir
Middle School Performing Show Choir
High School Girls Ensemble Choir
High School and Middle School Mixed Choir Community Performances
Private Voice Lessons

Our choirs travel locally, regionally and nationally to perform in music festivals, giving students a rare opportunity to be judged and critiqued by industry professionals. Our choirs also perform at local churches, business and community events.

Recent Honors

All-West and All-State Honor Choir

2015-16 - 16 students were named to the All-West Honor Choir. 1 Student (Lexi Dillard) made the All-National Honor Choir
2014-15 - 34 students were named to the All-West Honor Choir, 6 students earned All-State Ranking, and 1 student made the All-State Honor Choir (Heidi Miller)
2013-14 - 34 students were named to the All-West Honor Choir, 5 students earned All-State Ranking, and 4 students made the All-State Honor Choir (Logan King, Thomas Rinehart, Shelbi Sellers, and Tyler Vernon)
2012-13 - 30 students were named to the All-West Honor Choir, 8 students earned All-State Ranking, and 4 students made the All-State Honor Choir (Logan King, Caitie Montague, Elizabeth Starnes, and Mary Kate Watson)
2011-12 - 22 students were named to the All-West Honor Choir, 4 students earned All-State Ranking, and 2 students made the All-State Honor Choir (Seth Kaiser and Caitie Montague)

5th and 6th Grade All-Tennessee Treble Honor Choir

2014-15 - 15: (6th) Jordan Allen, Daniel Craddock, Emily Crane, Hutch Dunavant, Ella Gilbreath, Bryce McLane, Justus Moorlach, and Seth Walker. (5th) Celeste Artzer, Savannah Bishop, Kayla Clement, Elle Connell, Megan Pfeifer, Luke Waits, and Maddie White.
2013-14 - 14: (6th) Chloe Barnett, Brooke Burton, Tatum Chandler, Madison Clement, Bella Conley, Mary Leslie Cranford, Emma Kate Davidson, Lake Fly, and Olivia Hailey. (5th) Jordan Allen, Hutch Dunavant, Ella Gilbreath, Brianna Hall, and Brady McMillian.
2012-13 - 12: (6th) Allison Davidson, Gracie Easley, Georgia Friend, Elizabeth Griffin, Caitlin Pfeifer, and Maggie Stephens. (5th) Brooke Burton, Tatum Chandler, Madison Clement, Mary Leslie Cranford, Emma Kate Davidson, and Olivia Hailey.
2011-12 - 9: (6th) Kelsey Brooks, Sydney Pilkington, and Katelyn Stewart. (5th) Gracie Easley, Georgia Friend, Meghan Gilbreath, Elizabeth Griffin, Gabrielle Pintilie, and Neely Turner.

2015 Festivals of Music National Competition in Atlanta, Georgia

Women's Choir, 1st Place and Superior Ratings, 1st Place Overall
Show Choir, 1st Place and Superior Ratings
Jazz Choir, 1st Place and Superior Ratings
Mixed Choir, 1st Place and Superior Ratings
Best Overall Soloist, Ashley Sweeney

2014 Festivals of Music National Competition in New York City, New York

Show Choir, 1st Place and Excellent Ratings, 1st Place Overall
Jazz Choir, 1st Place and Excellent Ratings
Women's Choir, 2nd Place and Excellent Ratings
Mixed Choir, 3rd Place and Excellent Ratings
Best Overall Soloist, Maddye Regis

2013 "Music in the Parks" National Competition in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

Show Choir, 1st Place and Superior Rating
Jazz Choir, 1st Place and Superior Rating
Mixed Choir, 3rd Place
Best Overall Soloist, Caitie Montague

2012 "Music in the Parks" National Competition in St. Louis, Missouri

Show Choir, 1st Place and Superior Rating, 2nd Place Overall
Mixed Choir, 1st Place and Superior Rating

2011 "Music in the Parks" National Competition in St. Louis, Missouri

High School Choir, 1st Place and Superior Rating
Mixed Choir, 1st Place and Superior Rating
Women's Choir, 1st Place and Superior Rating
Show Choir, 1st Place and Superior Rating
"Espirit De Corps" Award
Best Overall Soloist, Annie Miller