Course Offerings
Vocal Music (Beginning) 5230: Beginning Mixed Choir | Prerequisite: None, but students may sing for the instructor to ensure correct placement
In these courses students will sing songs from today’s popular music as well as songs from other times and other cultures. Students will develop skills with music reading and ear training as they learn to listen critically to music and evaluate its significance.
Vocal Music (Intermediate) 5231: Intermediate Mixed Choir | Prerequisite: Mastery of Beginning Vocal Music and audition with the teacher
These courses continue to build on the comprehensive music education program introduced in Beginning Vocal Music. Students broaden their knowledge of different musical genres and will have opportunities to perform alone and in ensembles.
Vocal Music (Proficient) [Honors] 5232: Proficient Mixed Choir | Prerequisite: Mastery of Intermediate Vocal Music and audition with the teacher
These courses are for students who want to improve their vocal technique and increase their knowledge of music. Students will perform music of varying degrees of difficulty and work to improve accuracy in sight singing. Singers may perform alone and in ensembles.
Vocal Music (Advanced) [Honors] 5233: Advanced Mixed Choir | Prerequisite: Mastery of Proficient Vocal Music or audition with teacher
In these courses, students refine their musical skills through the rigorous study of music theory, history, appreciation, and analysis. Students will improve their vocal technique, accuracy with sight singing, and ability to perform solo and ensemble music. In addition to class work, students will attend musical events, complete special projects, and write reports.
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*Our curriculum is divided into four major NC Essential Standards: Communication. Analysis. Aesthetics. Culture.