Ensembles
The music program at Central High School is part of a comprehensive fine arts program. Led by John Currey, Jennifer Currey, and Ann Marie Morisette, the program attracts over 300 students participating in a variety of musical experiences. Opportunities include choir, concert bands, jazz ensembles and combos, pep band, marching band, and orchestras.
The educational philosophy of the program focuses around a strong emphasis on sight-reading, which provides exposure to a great variety of music and a way to achieve musical proficiency and independence. The program also broadens students’ musical perspectives by directing students to an array of music education opportunities: referring students to private instruction and summer camps, encouraging attendance at concerts, making professional recordings available for listening and providing exposure to guest artists to work with students.
Ensemble Pages
Choir
Concert Bands
- Concert Band
- Symphonic Band
- Wind Symphony
Marching Band
Jazz Ensembles
Orchestras
Other Musianship Opportunities
Audition tapes were due last month.
February 2024.  Contact directors about how to participate.
Jennifer Currey
Ann Marie Morisette
Ann Marie is passionate about teaching young people how to sing! She is currently the choir director at Champaign Central High School in Champaign, IL.and has conducted choirs for the Central Illinois Youth Chorus since 2012. She received her teaching certification and Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in vocal performance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Mrs. Morrissette has performed in many musicals and operas with the Illinois Opera Theatre and Parkland College, as well as solo performances with the Champaign-Urbana Symphony Orchestra.
Choir report
In addition to the Madrigal dinner on December 10-11, choir performed on CI Living in December. They also did a "Sounds of the Season" taping which aired on FOX, WICD, and CW.
Eastern Jazz Festival
Eastern Illinois University Jazz Festival – February 11, 2017 There are two buses for this trip which have different departure times: Bus 1 students arrive at 7:15 a.m. Bus 2 students arrive at 10:15 a.m. Both buses will return to Central HS at approximately 7:45...
Another successful season
The Marching Maroons had another great season. Thank you to all of our hard-working volunteers who made everything run smoothly.