The Ottawa Township High School choral program is made up of three curricular ensembles: Concert Choir (entry level), Treble Choir (intermediate treble), and Crimson Choir (advanced mixed). Extracurricular choral activities include Overboard (contemporary pop a cappella ensemble) and involvement in the Fall Musical. The curricular choirs perform in quarterly concerts in October, December, March, and May, as well as participate in varying other opportunities such as the Illinois Music Education Association (ILMEA)'s District and All-State festivals, IHSA Solo & Ensemble and Organizational Contest, OEHS Music Festival, I-8 Conference, and singing the National Anthem at Home sports events. This program has won numerous honors at the state level, and has sent many students to represent OTHS at ILMEA District and All-State. The OTHS choir program is not only for teaching students to sing songs at performances, but giving them a broader, more comprehensive choral music education that will inform whatever musical endeavors they may pursue after high school, and will give them another avenue to connect with the world around them.

If you have any questions about the OTHS Choirs, please email Ms. Stacks at astachowicz@ottawahigh.com

Join Choir!

Get a break in your day with a different type of class that is a team sport, a mathematical discipline, an emotional outlet, a social bond, an experience of living history, an entrepreneurial endeavor, and a second language (literally, you can take choir as a foreign language credit!).

Become more confident in your singing voice by practicing with a team, so that you can feel more comfortable and confident when singing by yourself.

Boost your GPA and make yourself look more well-rounded to colleges with a collaborative, performance-based class with minimal homework and many opportunities to stand out and lead.

Gain a better understanding of the language of music and how it works, which will carry over into other musical hobbies or skills, such as playing an instrument or producing/mixing.

Build meaningful relationships and become more connected to your peers and to the school community.

Do something good for your heart and your mind! Scientific studies have found involvement in music to have a powerful impact on brain function, as well as social/emotional intelligence.

Find your home base here at OTHS Choirs, where you will make memories and experience powerful musical moments with your choirmates that will last a lifetime.