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.
2024 Trips for the Central Music Program
Central music students can participate in an OPTIONAL trip in 2024. All music students, all ensembles, can travel to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, OH for a non-performance trip on June 3-5, 2024. See all the details here: ...
2023 Fruit Sale Kicks Off!
The biggest fundraiser of the year for the Champaign Central music program and students has kicked off as of October 10, 2023. Students are raising funds for their own accounts that help pay fees and travel expenses. Part of the fundraising supports the program to...
2023-2024 Boosters Seek Volunteers
The Central Music Boosters are looking for volunteers to fill the roles of: Fundraising Chair Concert Bands Chair Social Media coordinator If you like to support our student musicians by helping with the music program, please reach out to the Booster President:...