The Lirico Chamber Singers consist of 20 of University High School's best choral performers. Formed in 2001, this ensemble promotes musical growth that is of advanced collegiate level. Lirico has had the opportunity to travel to Ireland and Italy, and makes international travel one of its bi-annual traditions. THey will be heading to Germany and Austria in 2010. This ensemble has recieved many accolades and recognition for its professionalism and determination to share music of the highest calibre, and has performed at regional/state-wide/northwest music educator conferences.

Lizzie Keen's Niagara Falls


Eric Whitacre's Go Lovely Rose


Michael McGlynn's Innisfree


Some awards include:
  • 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008: First place, Regional Solo/Ensemble Mixed Large
  • 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008: Superior markings, EWMEA Large Group Festival
  • 2006: Third in Washington state, STATE Solo/Ensemble
  • 2004, 2007: First place, Regonial Solo/Ensemble Men
  • 2005, 2007: First place, Regional Solo/Ensemble Women
  • 2005: CVSD Diversity Award Recipients for multicultural awareness


The Lirico Chamber Singers produce a CD every spring. You may order this CD by contacting Paul Quam, recording specialist, at 509.325.2031
    CD Titles and Years:
  • 2003-04 - Incantation de Musica
  • 2004-05 - I Am the Walrus
  • 2005-2006 - How Can I Keep from Singing
  • 2006-2007 - Each Future Song
  • 2007-2008 - Earth, Wind, Fire, Water






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