CHOIR
Considering choir? Check out the slides below and the course descriptions that follow. And...welcome to the music department!
BEGINNING MIXED CHOIR
This chorus is made up predominantly of freshmen. This group concentrates on sight-reading, four-part harmony, ear-training, musical terms, etc. The group appears at several public performances each school year.
Semesters: 2
Prerequisite: None
Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: l/4 per semester
Taxonomy: MU155G/MU156G
ADVANCED MIXED CHOIR
Mixed voices (SATB) concentrate on repertoire and sight-reading, and is a continuation of skills from beginning chorus. This group also makes public appearances each school year.
Semesters: 2
Prerequisite: None
Level: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/4 per semester
Taxonomy: MU255G/MU256G
BEL CANTO
This is a chorus of students ranging from sophomores through seniors who are advanced sight-readers and singers. This group concentrates on sight reading, ear training and score reading. The choir sings predominantly SSAA arrangements, and appears at several public performances each school year.
Semesters: 2
Prerequisite: Previous vocal experience and audition with director
Level: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1/4 per semester
Taxonomy: MU351G/MU352G
A CAPPELLA SINGERS
This group is composed of students who have demonstrated an understanding and mastery of choral skills introduced in the beginning and advanced choirs. The curriculum includes music theory, vocal pedagogy and technique, and sight-reading. The literature includes a large variety of advanced material. This prestigious group often performs publicly. A tour may be included as part of the class, depending on the instructor.
Semesters: 2
Prerequisite: Previous vocal experience and audition with director
Level: 10, 11, 12
Credit: l/4 per semester
Taxonomy: MU451G/MU452G