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The Vocal Music Curriculum at EJH utilizes the following concepts:
The Vocal Music Curriculum at EJH utilizes the following concepts:
Music is for every child
Students should become well-rounded musicians
Students need meaningful musical experiences
Music makes the ordinary extraordinary
Music is a universal language
As a choir director, Mr Clarin strives to instill in the students a love for singing and music through Music Literacy, healthy vocal technique, and the idea that sharing our abilities and gifts with the community is of the utmost importance. He believes choir students should have a foundation in sight-reading to create what I call “hearing eyes” and “seeing ears” - the ability to connect the world of written music with the aural world of music listening and singing. As a trained vocalist and member of a variety of adult professional and community groups, Mr Clarin aims to evoke every student’s most true and authentic voice, in order to elicit as healthy and resonant a vocal tone that rings clearly and beautifully. He is a big believer in providing as many opportunities for our students to share their learning and their voices during the school day as well as outside of it, and Ryan is committed to continuing and expanding all of the amazing opportunities are students have been afforded to at Eisenhower.
The Choir Class Course Description
The Choir Class Course Description
The chorus class is designed to teach students to not only perform, but to also learn about singing technique, basic music theory, solfege, music genres and history, and creative expression. These various aspects will help develop musicianship within the individual and the ensemble. Students will also learn to work together as a team to build an atmosphere of mutual respect. Musical performance is an enriching experience and the ultimate goal of this class is to provide students with a sense of self and group pride.
6th Grade Digital/Vocal Music - this is a half-year class that teaches students about different styles of music and sight-reading skills. Students perform in 1 concert, are involved with 1 fundraiser, and have 1 major project.
7th Grade Concert Chorus, 8th Grade Concert Chorus - these are full-year classes that teach students about different styles of music and sight-reading skills. Students perform in 2 concerts, the Choir Show, IGSMA Organization Contest, 3 fundraisers, and 3 major projects.
Auditioned Choirs Description
Auditioned Choirs Description
Singers is an auditioned mixed choir that meets on Tuesdays from 2:30-3:45 PM during the fall semester only. All EJH students are eligible to audition. The Singers perform fun and challenging repertoire and learn and rehearse music at a high level.
Showstoppers is an auditioned mixed choir that meets on Thursday evenings from 5:00-6:15pm during the fall semester only. All EJH students are eligible to audition. In addition to singing, the Showstoppers are also a premier dancing group. Students must be able to learn dance moves quickly and practice them outside of rehearsal time.
Lyricalz is an auditioned mixed choir that performs a cappella music. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 6:15-7:30pm for the full academic year. 6th grade boys and 7th and 8th grade boys and girls enrolled in the choir classes are eligible to audition for Lyricalz.
To accommodate all of the music (and choreography) we learn, members of Singers, Showstoppers, and Lyricalz are expected to attend every rehearsal and performance and must meet academic eligibility each week.
Download important documents below
Download important documents below
2019-2020 EJH Choir Boosters Calendar.pdfChoir Calendar for the 2018-2019 School Year
2018-2019_remind invite.pdfInstructions for "Remind" alert app. Download the app and enter the details from these instructions.
extra_credit_concert_reflection1.pdfExtra Credit Concert Reflection form
Uniform Care Instructions.pdfUniform care instructions and expectations
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