From opera houses to theaters to churches all around the world, choir is a timeless tradition of self expression and display of talent. A lack of enrollment in choir courses this school year left AGHS students without a class to demonstrate their skill of the most basic instrument – one’s voice. 

Approximately  six people signed up for the class for the ‘25-’26 school year and with such low numbers, AGHS decided to cut the class.

The removal of the choir class made the final show of the ‘24-’25 school year a highly emotional moment for the members who loved the class and were saddened by its discontinuation.

“When we did our last song… my friend started looking at us and we all started crying,” Choir Club president Lyla Fairweather (‘28) said. “It was a really emotional time for us.”

To fill this void, a group of dedicated choristers came together and made their own club

to continue learning and growing together. 

“[The club] really [began] occurring [Oct. 27],” Fairweather said. “But I’ve been planning this entire school year.”

The goal of the club extends beyond music; it also focuses on building a community united by a common interest and talent.

“Our goal is to spread the love for music and singing and find a sense of unity through a shared passion,” Choir club’s vice president Cheyenne Farris (‘26) said.

Club members share a goal of performing at community shows for local supporters. The club’s first show in Dec., hosted by Carol of the Arts.

“I have been doing choir for four years,” Choir club member Mariel Diong (‘28) said. 

Experience is  not a requirement to join the club, however.  

“We have some people that don’t know choir and we’re teaching them how to use diction, enunciate, and point [their] voice.” Fairweather said.

The club has more than 20 members; all harmonizing and learning with their peers. 

“We all work really well together and I think it’s really beautiful,” Fairweather said.