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Choir

The Bishop Blanchet Vocal Music Program includes five choirs: Treble Choir, Bass Choir, Vocal Ensemble, Vocal Jazz & Acapella, and Jazz Choir. With over 80 students involved, the Vocal Music Program is a flourishing part of the BBHS Arts Department. 

TREBLE CHOIR - Great for beginners, all levels welcome!
The Treble Choir is a beginning-level ensemble that provides treble voices (sopranos and altos) an opportunity to build vocal, sight-reading, and music theory skills. All new-to-BBHS choir singers should enroll in Treble Choir before earning successful placement in Vocal Ensemble or Jazz Choir.

BASS CHOIR - Great for beginners, all levels welcome!
The Bass Choir is a beginning-level ensemble that provides bass voices (tenors, baritones and basses) an opportunity to build vocal, sight-reading, and music theory skills. All new-to-BBHS choir singers should enroll in Bass Choir before earning successful placement in Vocal Ensemble or other ensembles.   

VOCAL ENSEMBLE - Great for those with prior experience!
Zero Period 7:00-7:50 a.m. daily, no class on late starts
The Vocal Ensemble is an intermediate-level choir, open to students who have previous singing experience. This group gives students the opportunity to build their singing and music skills in a large ensemble setting.  This choir meets during 0 period. 

VOCAL JAZZ & ACAPELLA - Audition required,; email Mr. Roa at kroa@bishopblanchet.org if interested.
This intermediate level class is for students who have experience in singing ensembles and are interested in developing their singing craft. This course focuses on singing style, microphone technique, performance presentation, and team building. This ensemble participates in festivals throughout the year and has the opportunity to have exchanges with other schools and travel out of state.

JAZZ CHOIR - Audition required; email Mr. Roa at kroa@bishopblanchet.org if interested.
The Jazz Choir "Common Time" is a select group that participates in various competitions and jazz festivals all around the Northwest. They regularly attend the DeMiero Jazz Festival in March and travel to compete at competitions and have exchanges with other schools. This choir consists of up to 16 singers and a full rhythm section with drums, bass, piano, and guitar.

Choir performs and plays at Disney: President's Weekend, 2026

choir at disney

Performing Arts in Action!

New York City Performance

Festival of Catholic Schools

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Meet our Staff

Kirk Roa

Choir Director
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