Broughton Vocal Music comes from a long-standing tradition of excellence at Needham B. Broughton High School.  Currently, under the direction of Christine Conley, Broughton Vocal Music has four ensembles:

Bel Canto – This ensemble is comprised of treble voices at the beginning or intermediate stage of the the students’ vocal development.  They perform pieces that are appropriate for their stage of experience but are challenged to push beyond their expertise to assist them in their growth as performing artists.  There is no audition for this ensemble and the ensemble performs during the fall and spring concerts.

Voices With Attitude – This ensemble is comprised of young tenor and bass voices at the beginning or intermediate stage of the the students’ vocal development.  They perform pieces that are appropriate for their stage of experience but are challenged to push beyond their expertise to assist them in their growth as performing artists.  There is no audition for this ensemble and the ensemble performs during the fall and spring concerts.

Capital Sound – This ensemble is comprised of treble voices at a more advanced stage of the students’ vocal development.  They perform more challenging pieces of all styles and genres and receive honors credit for their work.  There is an audition to be part of this ensemble.  This ensemble also performs at the fall and spring concerts and at some community events.

aCAPella – This ensemble is comprised of mixed voices at an advanced stage of the student’s vocal development.  They perform more challenging pieces of all styles and genres and receive honors credit for their work.  There is an audition to be part of this ensemble.  This ensemble performs at the fall and spring concerts and at many community events.

The Broughton Vocal Music program also offers Music Appreciation and IB Music SL.

Christine Conley, Vocal Music Director