BONITA HIGH SCHOOL

CHORAL

MUSIC

Choirs

Concert Choir is a year-long ensemble course open to female and male singers in grades 11-12. Entrance to this ensemble is by audition only. The course emphasizes vocal production, choral techniques, musicianship, ear-training, sight-reading, and performance skills at a highly advanced level. The course satisfies the University of California “F” subject area requirement, the visual and performing arts requirement for the California State University system and the arts graduation requirement for Bonita High School. Outside performances and events are required including the Fall Concert, Holiday Concert, Spring Concert, SCVA Choir Festival, Pop Show, Invitational Choir Festivals, and possible Performance Tour.

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Prerequisites: All students are selected by audition according to their musical proficiency, vocal ability and motivation. Must have instructor’s approval.

THIS COURSE MEETS THE UC/CSU "VPA" REQUIREMENT.

Concert

Choir

Women’s Choir is a year-long ensemble course open to female singers in grades 10-12 with director permission. The course emphasizes vocal production, choral techniques, musicianship, ear-training, sight-reading, performance skills, and SSA choral literature for the intermediate women’s ensemble. Students will learn to sing in a variety of vocal styles, including classical, broadway, spirituals, jazz, folk, and contemporary The course satisfies the University of California “F” subject area requirement, the visual and performing arts requirement for the California State University system and the arts graduation requirement for Bonita High School. Outside performances and events are required including the Fall Concert, Holiday Concert, Spring Concert, SCVA Choir Festival & Pop Show.

THIS COURSE MEETS THE UC/CSU "VPA" REQUIREMENT.

Women's

Choir

Director

Mr. Ryan Yoder joined the faculty of Bonita High School as the Director of Choral Music in 2021. He currently conducts BHS Choral Music's five major ensembles; Chamber Singers, Concert Choir, Women's Choir, Men's Choir, and Chorale.

He is a graduate of Vanguard University of Southern California with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and the University of Redlands with a Master of Arts in Learning and Teaching. As an educator, Mr. Yoder is passionate about every student feeling valued and having access to quality music education. Throughout his education career, his choirs have consistently received highest ratings at Southern California Vocal Association festivals. He has additionally led ensembles to participate multiple years in Disneyland Resort’s Candlelight Processional & Ceremony and perform in New York City. Yoder was honored with the opportunity to present twice for the Grammy Museum (Los Angeles) in 2017 and 2021, where he shared about integrating music and the humanities in the classroom.

He is an active member of the Bonner Institute for Choral Advancement, California Music Educator's Association, Southern California Vocal Association (Board Member), and the American Choral Director's Association. Mr. Yoder has conducted multiple choral ensembles and musical theatre productions throughout Southern California. Currently, he additionally serves as Director of Sunday Morning for St. Mark Presbyterian Church in Newport Beach.

Mr. Yoder looks forward to continuing the tradition of excellence in the Choral Music Department at Bonita High School!

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Document Links

-- Choir Handbook

-- 23/24 Calendar