Photo: East Chapel Hill High School Chorus
Valerie Puhala
vpuhala@chccs.k12.nc.us
Carrboro Arts Website
Desiree Davis-Omburo
ddavis@chccs.k12.nc.us
East Arts Website
You like music!
You like to sing!
You like to perform!
You want to learn to harmonize!
You want to learn to read music!
You want to work together toward goals!
You want to be part of a group!
You want to make friends!
You want to be involved in out of school activities!
Rising 9th Graders & Other Beginners
Most 9th graders, and those without prior chorus experience register for beginning level courses.
If you have prior experience and believe you are ready for a more advanced level course, you may be eligible for Proficiency Placement. See the Arts Pathways document for more information.
52312X00 Concert Choir (Intermediate Level)
No Prior Experience Required
Concert Choir is a chorus of mixed voices from all grade levels that performs a wide variety of choral repertoire throughout the year. No previous experience or particular skill level is required, but a high level of commitment and rehearsal discipline is expected. Vocal technique and music reading skills are taught in conjunction with concert preparations. This class meets daily. Students are responsible for purchasing a choir uniform. Financial support will be provided to students needing help.
Prerequisite:
Proficient Level: audition and successful completion of an Intermediate Level choral class
Advanced Level: audition and successful completion of a Proficient Level choral class
Weighted Credit For Honors courses:
The weighting of Honors courses shall be one-half (.5). Weighted credit is determined by the State Board of Education.
Chamber Choir is an auditioned ensemble comprised of mixed voices from all grade levels that follows the Essential Standards. The wide variety of choral repertoire for mixed voices is performed throughout the school year, including some advance repertoire requiring a high level of musicianship and focus. Vocal techniques and music reading skills are taught in conjunction with concert preparation. Students are responsible for purchasing a choir uniform. Financial assistance is provided for students needing help.
Prerequisite:
Treble Ensemble (Intermediate Level): audition and successful completion Concert Choir (Beginning Level)
Honors Treble Ensemble: audition and successful completion Concert Choir (Intermediate Level)
Weighted Credit For Honors courses:
The weighting of Honors courses shall be one-half (.5). Weighted credit is determined by the State Board of Education.
Treble Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble comprised of treble voices from all grade levels that follows the Essential Standards. A wide variety of choral repertoire for treble voices is performed throughout the school year, including some advanced repertoire requiring a high level of musicianship and focus. Singers in this choir usually have previous choral experience, but it is not a prerequisite. Vocal technique and music reading skills are taught in conjunction with concert preparations. Students are responsible for purchasing a choir uniform. Financial assistance is provided for students needing help.
Not Offered 2021-2022.
Prerequisite: Audition
Tenor Bass Ensemble (Intermediate Level): audition and successful completion Concert Choir (Beginning Level)
Honors Tenor Bass Ensemble: audition and successful completion Concert Choir (Intermediate Level)
Weighted Credit For Honors courses:
The weighting of Honors courses shall be one-half (.5). Weighted credit is determined by the State Board of Education.
Tenor Bass Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble of male voices from all grade levels that follows the Essential Standards. A wide variety of choral repertoire for tenor and bass voices is performed throughout the school year including some advanced repertoire requiring a high level of musicianship and focus. Singers in this choir usually have previous choral experience, but this is not a prerequisite. Vocal technique and music reading skills are taught in conjunction with concert preparations. Students are responsible for purchasing a choir uniform. Financial assistance is provided for those students needing help.
Not Offered 2021-2022.
Prerequisite: Audition
Weighted Credit For Honors courses:
The weighting of Honors courses shall be one-half (.5). Weighted credit is determined by the State Board of Education.
Cabaret singers is a small, select mixed ensemble specializing in musical theatre. The class covers the history of musical theatre, as well as the influence of the genre. The majority of the call is spent studying interpretation of solo songs for musicals. Cabaret performs two concerts a year, a solo night in December and a musical review in May.