Spring in Indiana means one thing for many performing arts fans: show choir season. At Carmel High School, that season once again highlights a program known across the region for its consistency, talent, and competitive success.

Each year, hundreds of students dedicate countless hours to rehearsals, choreography, vocals, and technical production to bring high-energy performances to stages across the Midwest. Carmel High School’s show choir program features four competitive groups and more than 200 students who spend the winter months traveling and competing while representing Carmel Clay Schools.

The program’s four ensembles compete in multiple divisions throughout the season:

• Ambassadors – Varsity Mixed Division, 5 competitions plus Carmel’s home show
• Accents – Varsity Treble Division, 5 competitions plus Carmel’s home show
• New Edition – JV Mixed Division, 2 competitions plus Carmel’s home show
• Allegro – JV Treble Division, 1 competition plus Carmel’s home show

Behind the performers is a strong technical and volunteer team. A 14-member student tech crew, led by Andrew Okerson, manages staging and technical elements at competitions. Parent volunteers also play an essential role, assisting with costumes, transporting equipment, and helping keep students fed and supported during long competition days.

With three of five competitions completed, Carmel’s show choirs have already earned multiple top finishes and individual recognitions.

Chesterton Trojan Classic

• Accents – Grand Champion + Best Vocals, Best Visuals
• Ambassadors – Grand Champion + Best Vocals, Best Visuals, Best Costumes

Northridge Choral Invitational

• Accents – Grand Champion + Best Vocals, Best Visuals, Outstanding Performer: Kate Sanchez
• Ambassadors – Grand Champion + Best Vocals, Best Visuals, Best Performer and Outstanding Performer: Sadie Hamilton

Franklin Central Hoosier Show Choir Classic

• Ambassadors – Grand Champion + Best Vocals, Best Visuals, Outstanding Performer: Hannah Sevening
• Accents – First Runner-Up + Outstanding Performer: Penny Winings
• New Edition – Grand Champion + Best Vocals, Best Visuals, Best Show Design, Outstanding Performer: Maisan Hasan

More Chances to Support Our Show Choirs!

• March 14 – Brownsburg High School (all four groups competing)
• March 21 – Noblesville High School (Ambassadors and Accents)
• March 26 - Carmel High School Show for Staff and Students
  • Carmel Clay Schools students and staff are invited to a free preview night at 7 p.m. in the Carmel High School Auditorium. Anyone with a CCS ID can attend and watch all four competition shows
• March 27 - Carmel High School Show for the Community
  • 7 p.m. in the CHS Auditorium - this performance is open to the public and will serve as the final chance to see the full competition shows before the season concludes. Ticket information will be announced soon.

For the students who have spent months preparing, these performances represent the culmination of a season of dedication, teamwork, and artistry—another chapter in the continued success of Carmel High School’s show choir tradition.