The North Star Vocal Music Department is committed to providing all students the opportunity to experience a balanced music education, to gain knowledge, skills and attitudes associated with preparation and execution of music, in order to ultimately become life-long learners, supporters, and participants in music. It is our hope that these experiences will provide artistic fulfillment and enhance experiences in other disciplines as well.

Program Goals

Each student will:

• Develop and refine skill in areas of proper vocal technique/production

• Develop and refine skill in sight reading, vocal tone, blend, dynamics, rhythm

• Develop skill in maintaining individual parts within the ensemble

• Rehearse, perform, and understand the historical significance of choral music from representative cultures, styles, and periods. 

• Have a solid understanding of basic music theory (note names, chord structure, key signatures, time signatures, scales, rhythm, dynamics)

• Think and speak critically about music 

• Sing in a variety of styles and languages 

• Be open-minded about different types of music and carry this thinking into the rest of their lives

• Have a desire to continue making music after high school