Chorus Awards and Ratings





The Middletown High School Chorus has gained recognition for its performances of challenging choral literature, and its colorful, caberet - style Pops Concerts. There have been several select ensembles throughout the years focusing on diversefied styles of music. These ensembles have performed varied repertoire for many community events as well as at our concert performances. Under the direction of Claudia Carlson Vars, the chorus has continued to strengthen and grow into a fine musical ensemble, which is well respected within the state, with a resume of many awards and performances.

Awards and Achievements of the MHS Chorus


Events
Year
Rating
R.I.M.E.A. Choral Festival Rating
Fiesta - Val Festivals: Williamsburg, Virginia
1993
  • Chorus: Excellent Rating
B Rating
Music In The Parks Festival: Philadephia/New Jersey
1994
  • Mixed Chorus: 1st Place
  • Show Chorus: 1st Place
B+ Rating
Music Festivals: New York City
1995
  • Mixed Choir: 1st Place
  • Show Choir: 1st Place
B+ Rating
Did not attend festivals
1996
N/A
A- Rating
Fiesta - Val Festivals: Williamburg, Virginia
1997
  • Mixed Choir: 1st Place
  • Jazz Choir: Grand Champion
  • Madrigal Ensemble: Superior Ratings
  • Show Choir: Superior Ratings
A Rating
Carnegie Hall Performance: New York City
1998
  • National Youth Choirs: Acceptance Required
A Rating
Fiesta - Val FestivalsWilliamsburg, Virginia
1999
  • Mixed Choir: 1st Place
  • Superior Rating
A Rating
Orlando All-Star Festival & Disney Magic Days Performances: Orlando, FL
2000
  • 1st Place
  • Superior Rating
A Rating
Performing Arts Consultant's Festival: New York, College of Staten Island
2001
  • Mixed Chorus: Superior Rating
  • Show Choir: Excellent Rating
B+ Rating
Classic Music Festivals: Montreal and Quebec, Canada
2002
  • Music Choir: Superior Rating
  • Show Choir: Excellent Rating
A Rating
Lincoln Center Performance: Avery Fisher Hall, New York City
2003
  • RIMEA Jazz Festival -Excellent Rating
  • Distinguished Participation in Field Studies International
Excellent Rating
Fiesta-Val Music Festival: Williamsburg Virginia
2004
  • SATB Chorus - Grand Champion Award
  • Chorus 1st Place - Superior Performance
  • Jazz Choir 1st Place - Superior Rating
Superior Rating
RIMEA Music Festivals: Bermuda
2005
  • RIMEA Jazz Festival
  • Select Choir - Excellent Rating
  • Music Festivals-Bermuda-Chorus - Superior Rating
  • Select Choir - Superior
  • Grand Champion Award
Superior Rating
Music in the Parks: Washington, DC
2006
  • 1st Place
  • Excellent Rating
Superior Rating