Choirs
Choral Ensemble
A choir whose members are chosen by audition. The advanced choral literature includes a wide variety of composers and styles. This choir performs in both the Christmas and Spring concert series of Bishop Shanahan High School, as well as, Trinity Church, Wall St., Saint Patrick Cathedral, and Saint John Divine Church in New York City. This choir is also featured at various diocesan and local events.
Festival Choirs
All students who meet the high standard are encouraged to audition for the All Catholic Choir. Students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade are also encouraged to audition for the PMEA District 12 Chorus. Those who qualify earn membership in the PMEA Region Chorus and PMEA All State Chorus.
Mixed Chorus
A Capella Group (Sha-capella)
Shanahan's A Capella Group, properly named Sha-capella, provides entertainment at the Christmas and Spring concerts. This group is unique in that it sings without instrumental accompaniment.
Liturgical Choir
The Liturgical Choir provides sacred music and accompaniment at the various Masses and liturgies throughout the school year including the Opening Ceremony, Advent, Christmas, Lent, Easter, and Closing Ceremony.