This course lasts one semester or one year with a concert at the end of each quarter. Skills developed include:
Vocal technique and breathing
Use of Kodaly solfege syllables for diatonic and altered pitches
Use of Takadimi rhythm syllables for simple and compound meters
Reading music in the treble and bass clef
Sight reading music in treble and bass clef in simple and compound meters
Singing in two- and three-part harmony
Performance etiquette
FALL CONCERT MUSIC
All current music can be found in Google Drive below. Repertoire is subject to change, any changes will be reflected here.
The Battle of Jericho (traditional, arranged by Roger Emerson)
Three parts with piano
How Can I Keep from Singing? (traditional, arranged by Andy Beck)
Three parts with piano
9 to 5 (Dolly Parton, arranged by Ed Lojeski)
Three parts with piano and solos