Welcome!  For more than forty years, the Chesterton High School Choral Music Program has been a fixture in the musical life of CHS students and the Duneland community.  During that time, hundreds of singers have been a part of CHS choral groups, and we’ve developed a tradition of excellence which has become noted in our region and beyond.  Our program is noted for its unique musical opportunities, including the Chesterton High School Madrigal Dinner (now in its thirty-eighth year), and being the home of Northwest Indiana’s only competitive show choirs, the Drifters and Sandpipers.  Excellence in traditional and commercial choral music have been hallmarks of our program since its inception.  These traditions have been established through the hard work and dedication of four decades of student members, and are carried on by the current casts of CHS choral groups.

We are proud to provide the opportunity for each student in our program to learn skills in singing, musicianship, and music literacy in our choirs.  It is our philosophy that a student’s involvement in a musical ensemble provides the perfect vehicle for the development of greater interpersonal communication skills, enhanced time management and study habits, goal-setting and problem-solving techniques, and skills in collaborating effectively with individuals and large groups in a variety of situations.  In turn, the development of these characteristics leads to greater poise, confidence, and self-esteem on the part of our individual members.  We believe that challenging our student members to give their best each day while continually improving and enhancing their skills facilitates the development of personal qualities which will help them achieve long-term success both within the realm of music and also in the greater world around them.  In addition, the CHS Choral Music Program provides the Duneland community with strong musical performances throughout the year which enrich the artistic lives of area residents, and offers supporters the opportunity to be a part of this dynamic program by supporting its events and performances each year.

Take a look around our new site for more information, and visit the “Events” tab to find out about our upcoming performances.  Thanks for visiting!
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