Our Vocal Ensembles
In the West Covina High School Choral Department there is an ensemble for every person of every skill, and experience level. We are thrilled to be able to offer such a wide array of ensembles which will provide opportunities for all of our training singers.
The Choral Department is made up of four main Choral Ensembles:
Wescovaires - Advanced Mixed Ensemble
Women’s Chamber Choir - Advanced Women’s Ensemble
Concert Choir - Non-Auditioned Women’s Ensemble
Men’s Choir - Non-Auditioned Men’s Ensemble
In addition, there are three small vocal ensembles that are a part of the department:
Duly Noted - Mixed A’Cappella Group
Barbershop - Men’s Barbershop Group
BeautyShop - Women’s Barbershop Group
There truly is a place for everyone in our Choral Department!
WESCOVAIRES
Wescovaires is our award-winning choir that has sung for a wide array of audience. This highly-selective, auditioned, vocal ensemble of West Covina’s 30 - 45 best young men and women sing for thousands of people every year. The group specializes in concert music however there are several instances where they will sing selections of pop, rock, jazz and show tunes. Wescovaires also works constantly in the music industry for such organizations as The Walt Disney Company, The LA Clippers, The Los Angels Angels of Anaheim, and The LA Sparks. This ensemble also is annually invited to College/University festivals for schools such as, Azusa Pacific University, Fullerton Community College, Cal State Fullerton, Biola University, Mt. San Antonio Community College, and many more. Wescovaires is a year-long course open to advanced singers, of both genders, by audition only, in grades 10-12. Students are expected to be the top musicians at West Covina High School while continuing to develop advanced vocal and musicianship skills. They perform at all school concerts and may compete/attend competitions, local festivals, community events, tours, and school events.
WOMEN'S CHAMBER CHOIR
Women’s Chamber Choir is our award-winning choir that has sung for a wide array of audience. This highly selective, auditioned, vocal ensemble contains 30-50 female students from West Covina High School. The group specializes in concert music however there are several instances where they will sing selections of pop, rock, jazz and show tunes. Women’s Chamber Choir also works constantly in the music industry for such organizations as The Walt Disney Company, The LA Clippers, The Los Angels Angels of Anaheim, and The LA Sparks. This ensemble also is annually invited to many invitational festivals for schools such as, Azusa Pacific University, Troy High School, and many more. Women’s Chamber Choir is a year-long course open to advanced singers, for female students, by audition only, in grades 10-12. Students are expected to be the top musicians at West Covina High School while continuing to develop advanced vocal, musicianship skills, as well as sight-reading and history training. They perform at all school concerts and may compete/attend competitions, local festivals, community events, tours, and school events.
CONCERT CHOIR
This course is a year-long course open to female singers grades 9-12. Concert Choir is for beginning/intermediate singers who would like a choir experience with no audition required. Concert Choir pursues the highest ideals of choral music, both classical and non-traditional. This group specializes in concert music however there are several instances where they will sing selections of pop, rock, jazz and show tunes. Students are expected to be the top musicians at West Covina High School while continuing to develop advanced vocal, musicianship skills, as well as sight-reading and history training. They perform at all school concerts and may compete/attend competitions, local festivals, and minor tours.
Duly Noted
This ensemble is currently not a course, but is on its way to becoming a fundamental element of our Choral Department, here at West Covina High School. This group, established in 2016 by Choral Director Tyler Wigglesworth, consist of 12 very advanced singers (grades 10-12), of both genders, who have gone through an extensive audition process. This group is a year-long commitment and will perform at all school concerts and may compete/attend competitions, local festivals, community events, tours, and school events. This ensemble soon may become a part of a class, called Small Vocal Ensembles, in which students will be able to receive credit.
Barbershop
This ensemble is currently not a course, but is on its way to becoming a fundamental element of our Choral Department, here at West Covina High School. This group, established in 2018 by Choral Director Tyler Wigglesworth, consist of 4 very advanced male singers (grades 10-12), who have gone through an extensive audition process. This group is a year-long commitment and will perform at all school concerts and may compete/ attend competitions, local festivals, community events, tours, and school events. This ensemble soon may become a part of a class, called Small Vocal Ensembles, in which students will be able to receive credit.
MEN'S CHOIR
This course is a year-long course open to male singers grades 9-12. Men’s Choir is for beginning/intermediate singers who would like a choir experience with no audition required. Concert Choir pursues the highest ideals of choral music, both classical and non-traditional. This group specializes in concert music however there are several instances where they will sing selections of pop, rock, jazz and show tunes. Students are expected to be the top musicians at West Covina High School while continuing to develop advanced vocal, musicianship skills, as well as sight-reading and history training. They perform at all school concerts and may compete/attend competitions, local festivals, and minor tours.
Beautyshop
This ensemble is currently not a course, but is on its way to becoming a fundamental element of our Choral Department, here at West Covina High School. This group, established in 2018 by Choral Director Tyler Wigglesworth, consist of 4 very advanced female singers (grades 10-12), who have gone through an extensive audition process.. This group is a year-long commitment and will perform at all school concerts and may compete/ attend competitions, local festivals, community events, tours, and school events. This ensemble soon may become a part of a class, called Small Vocal Ensembles, in which students will be able to receive credit.
Sound Tech Team
This is a group of individuals who assist and support our many ensembles as well as the great West Covina High School Community. Student will learn to properly mix sound for different venues and performances. This group, established in 2016 by Choral Director Tyler Wigglesworth, consist of a lead sound technician and usually 3-4 very motivated individuals (grades 10-12), who have gone through an extensive interview & observation process. This group is a year-long commitment and will support the Choral Department at all school concerts and may compete/attend training, community events, tours, and school events. This group of individuals soon may become a part of a class, called Small Vocal Ensembles, in which students will be able to receive credit.