About Grosse Pointe South Choir
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The Grosse Pointe South Choir Department is one of the most successful choral programs in Michigan earning awards for choral sound, choreography, technical assistance, costuming and shows. The four choirs build an atmosphere of family in the large South High School community.
Alumni of the choral program have gone on into fields in music education, business, medicine, law and are widely acclaimed actors and actresses on Broadway, television and in motion pictures. Whether students pursue a career in the musical arts or follow another path, the choral department strives to create life-long learners and supporters of the performing and musical arts. |
Choir let me get a little taste of competition and competing on that stage is probably one of the most exhilarating things I’ve ever experienced. |
Meet the Choirs
The Pointe Singers |
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The Pointe Singers are a select ensemble singers and dancers comprised of students in grades 10-12. They are consistent high achievers, earning many awards at regional and national competitions. Students have received top honors at MSVMA solo and ensemble events and have been featured at Michigan Youth Arts Festival.
The group was named grand national champions of SHOWSTOPPERS National and International Show Choir Invitational in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2019. They have also been named Grand Champion Show and Concert Choir at several regional competitions including, Findlay Fest (OH), Norwell Knight Stars Invitational (IN), and Center Grove’s Best of the Midwest (IN). |
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The Tower Belles
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The Tower Belles are a select ensemble singers and dancers comprised of women in grades 9-12. They are consistent high achievers earning many awards at regional and national competitions. Students have received top honors at MSVMA solo and ensemble events and have been featured at Michigan Youth Arts Festival.
The group was named national first runner-up of SHOWSTOPPERS National Show Choir Invitational in 2007 earning the caption for Best Music and at FAME Nationals in 2019. They have also been named Grand Champion Show Choir at several regional competitions including, Findlay Fest and Teays Valley competitions. |
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The South SingersThe South Singers are a junior varsity choral ensemble of singers and dancers comprised of students in grades 9 -11. They are consistent high achievers earning many awards. Students in South Singers have also received top ratings at MSVMA solo and ensemble.
The group was named first runner-up of Findlay Fest 2014 and 2015 in the junior varsity division. |
The SuspensionsThe Suspensions are an extra-curricular highly select a cappella ensemble comprised of students in grades 9-12.
Performing at all major concerts for South HS choral productions, they are proud to represent their communities of Grosse Pointe to enthusiastic audiences in the Grosse Pointe Communities. |
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The Creative Team
They make everything happen, for the students.
Vince MatiaChoral Director
Vince Matia earned his degree in Music Education from Baldwin Wallace University in 2015. He then taught Vocal Music and Theater at his alma mater, Walsh Jesuit High School in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. In addition to directing the Chamber Choir, Beginning Choir and A Cappella Choir, Vince also served as the Assistant Director of the Harmony Gold Show Choir and Technical Director of Walsh Jesuit Centerstage Theater.
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Coming Soon!Choreographer
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Richard WolfAssistant Director and Pianist
Richard Wolf has served as the accompanist for Grosse Pointe South High School choirs since August 2004. Prior to Grosse Pointe South, he served for 9 years as the accompanist at Rochester High School. Richard also served on the full board of the MSVMA in various capacities from 1999 to 2013. He is also the organist at First Congregational church in New Baltimore and has worked in church music for over 20 years. Richard is a graduate of Ball State University.
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Nick KuhlSuspensions Director
Nick Kuhl has been a professional musician and freelance vocalist throughout the Detroit area for over a decade. Nick has received numerous awards for singing, including the National Showstoppers ... Read more below
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Nicole Greenidge JoesphPrivate Vocal Instructor
Soprano Nicole Joseph received her Masters and Specialist Degree in Voice from the University of Michigan, and Bachelors in Voice from Pacific Lutheran University. Ms. Joseph will make ... Read more below
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Marla MoorePrivate Vocal Instructor
Soprano Marla Moore received a fellowship to attend the University of Illinois where she received her Master’s degree in Voice Performance and Literature and before that attend ... Read more below
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National Award Winning QualityOur National Award-winning choir program offers our students an opportunity to participate in a performing arts program that teaches so much more than singing and dancing. GP South Choir participants have become part of a legacy of excellence that is the pride of our school and our community.
Each year the freshman and sophomore choir students are watching and learning from the juniors and seniors. They learn the hard work, commitment, focus and perseverance it takes to be the best in the country. Our choir students are learning skills that will serve them importantly throughout their life. GP South Choir alumni repeatedly share that their experiences in choir have taught them time management, a commitment to excellence, and a self confidence that has helped them pursue their next chapters. |
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Choir has done so much for me. I was able to meet so many different people who all share the love of performing. Because of choir I was able to grow more confidence in not just performing, but also a lot of self confidence that I think will carry over the next steps of my life and will continue to grow as I get older. This program has given me so much." - Mohamad Kaddouh, Class of 2020
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Are you a student that want's to learn what it's like to be in the Grosse Pointe South Choir? Are you a community member that wants to learn what the Grosse Pointe South Choir can do for you? Send us an Email, we'd be more than happy to help. |
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