Choirs at DGN

FRESHMAN CHOIR

Eligible Grade Level: 9, Treble Voices Only

Freshman Choir is open to all incoming freshman singers regardless of previous singing experience. This class will focus on the development of basic singing skills, including tone development, part singing, proper body positioning for singing, breath support and control, the establishment of a healthy choral tone, and music reading. This group performs at least four times during the school year. Attendance at all events is expected.

CONCERT CHOIR  

Eligible Grade Level: 9 (Tenor/Bass Voices Only) 10, 11, 12 (All Voice Types) COURSE IS REPEATABLE

Concert Choir is open to all singers in grades 10-12 and 9th grade tenor/bass voices, regardless of previous singing experience.  Instructional emphasis is placed on healthy vocal production, sight reading, tonal memory, singing alone and with others, and balance and blend within a choral ensemble. This group performs at least four times during the school year. Attendance at all events is expected.

TREBLE CHOIR 

Eligible Grade Level: 11, 12 (Treble Voices Only) COURSE IS REPEATABLE

Treble Choir is the most advanced treble choral ensemble. Placement in Treble Choir is predicated on a placement audition with the choral team. Instructional emphasis is placed on healthy vocal production, sight reading, tonal memory, singing alone and with others, and balance and blend within a choral ensemble. Treble Choir performs repertoire selected from a wide variety of musical styles and historical periods. This group performs at least four times during the school year, in addition to select festivals and community performances outside of the school day. Attendance at all events is expected.

TREBLE CHOIR HONORS    

Eligible Grade Level: 11 & 12 

Prerequisites: Placement in Treble Choir by audition, and permission of instructor. COURSE IS REPEATABLE

This course follows the same curriculum as Treble Choir with increased challenge, performance juries, and recital participation. The course is offered for weighted credit, and students must be pre-approved by the course instructor and Fine Arts Department Chairperson. See course instructor for pre-approval form.

A CAPPELLA CHOIR  

Eligible Grade Level: 11 (Tenor/Bass Voices) & 12 (All Voice Types) COURSE IS REPEATABLE

A Cappella Choir is the most advanced mixed choral ensemble. Placement in this ensemble is predicated on an audition with the choral team. Instructional emphasis is placed on vocal production, sight reading, tonal memory, singing alone and with others, and balance and blend within a choral ensemble. A Cappella Choir performs repertoire selected from a wide variety of musical styles and historical periods. This group performs at least four times during the school year, in addition to select festivals and community performances outside of the school day. Attendance at all events is expected.

A CAPPELLA CHOIR HONORS    

Eligible Grade Level: 11 (Tenor/Bass Voices) & 12 (All Voice Types) 

Prerequisites: Placement in A Cappella Choir by audition, and permission of instructor. COURSE IS REPEATABLE

This course follows the same curriculum as A Cappella Choir with increased challenge, performance juries, and recital participation. The course is offered for weighted credit, and students must be pre-approved by the course instructor and Fine Arts Department Chairperson. See course instructor for pre-approval form.

ALL ACCESS CHOIR

All Access is a non-auditioned student-led ensemble that meets twice a week (Tuesdays and Fridays) during 6th period. Students should enroll for "All Access Study Hall." The group is composed of general education students working side-by-side with students with special needs.  For all students, emphasis is placed on musical growth, leadership, and building relationships. Membership requires students to have an 6th hour lunch or study hall. Please see Mrs. O’Riordan if you have questions.

SINGERS STUDIO

Eligible Grade Level: 9-12, who are enrolled in an additional choir class. COURSE IS REPEATABLE

The Singer’s Studio brings together students of diverse cultures and backgrounds who enjoy singing advanced contemporary music, including but not limited to soul, jazz, pop, and/or gospel styles.  Students will work collaboratively to determine the genres and titles that will be studied.