Performance

Comedy Troupe performs several sketches in the annual Variety Show. We have the exciting task of writing original material that showcases character, scenario, and laughter. Actors and writers are welcome! Collaborate with others and "find the funny".

*Auditions will be held after winter break.

Bhangra Beatz celebrates Indian classical and secular dance with the GBS community. We perform at both school and community events. Auditions will be held. Please contact Ms Schullo for more information.

 

The Glenbrook South Chamber Singers is a mixed 23-member auditioned vocal ensemble open to advanced choral students in grades 10-12 by audition. Chambers performs extensively throughout the Glenview and surrounding communities throughout the December season. They are available throughout the caroling season. Chambers also performs at the Glenbrook South Fall Choral Concert, Winter Choral Concert, Winter Music Assembly, and Glenbrook Festival of Music, as well as performing their favorite repertoire at an exclusive Chamber Singers Concert in May.

GBS’ Hip Hop Dance Club. De La Cru performs at various events throughout the school year. Auditions are held each Spring.

The Fresh/Soph play is the perfect opportunity for students to both stretch as a performer and try out theater for the first time. Everyone interested gets a role, and there's plenty of opportunity to try your hand at writing if that's your interest.

The Glenbrook Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is the co-curricular district orchestra, combining students from both Glenbrook North and Glenbrook South High Schools. The GSO is composed of all sophomore through senior string players in the district, as well as auditioned woodwind, brass, and percussion students. GSO rehearses on Wednesday evenings throughout the year and performs two major concerts each year. Along with the fall and spring concerts, the GSO performs at school assemblies and other events. The top three soloists from the annual GSO Concerto Competition perform in the spring concert.
 

Is improv comedy fun? Yes, and...! Learn the art of improvisation through exercises, games, and activities. Build confidence as a performer and learn to be a better communicator and teammate. It all culminates in several performances where teams compete for laughs, giggles, chuckles, and guffaws.

*Beginning mid-October

Intonations is an all-inclusive choral club with no experience necessary. This student-led ensemble will perform music of all genres with major input from student participants. If you like to sing, this is the place for you!

GBS’ only dance team which celebrates exclusively Latin style! We're a student-driven team that creates and practices dances of different styles such as Bachata, Merengue, Cumbia, Salsa, Reggaeton, and more! Email Mr. Gillani with any questions!

Nine is a 9-member auditioned tenor and bass a cappella ensemble run out of the Choral Department. They rehearse weekly with a choral director to prepare repertoire that includes pop, rock, and jazz music. Nine performs at choral concerts and a final a cappella concert at the end of the year, as well as other Glenbrook South and Glenview community events.

Orchesis is a dance group that meets throughout the first semester to prepare for the annual dance show in December. Orchesis learns and performs a variety of styles including lyrical, tap, jazz, and hip-hop. Orchesis provides a place where dancers from every class can come together to grow as dancers and individuals.

Paradox is the home of fringe theater at GBS. We focus on sketch comedy (like "Key & Peele" or SNL or Monty Python), but we welcome all kinds of performance, including juggling, magic, music, & more. Especially if it's too edgy for V-Show! We meet every week for most of the school year to write material and make each other laugh, and we put on a live show for the public in March. If people tell you you're funny and don't mean it as a compliment, you should join us!

Scat That is a small auditioned vocal ensemble run out of the Choral Department. They rehearse weekly with a choral director to prepare a variety of vocal jazz tunes. Scat That performs at choral concerts and a final a cappella concert at the end of the year, as well as other Glenbrook South and Glenview community events.

Solace is a 10-member auditioned contemporary a cappella group open to advanced soprano and alto choral students in grades 10-12 by audition. Solace performs extensively throughout the Glenview and surrounding communities throughout the school year. They prepare music in the pop, rock, and jazz genres, all completely unaccompanied. Solace also performs at the Glenbrook South Fall Choral Concert, Winter Choral Concert, and Winter Music Assembly, as well as performing their favorite repertoire at their A Cappella Concert in June.

Auditions for the Winter Play are open to all GBS students. Students can always have a hand in helping write the show. Usually some comedy. Usually something with an edge. Always something entertaining.