Choir

9 - 12th Grade Choir

MU4X02S1 and MU4X02S2 PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9, 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None ALL STUDENTS GRADES 9, 10, 11 and 12 interested in choir should register for this course.

9th Grade Choir TTB

Register for 9 - 12th Grade Choir PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None This two-semester, non-auditioned choir for 9th graders (tenor 1, tenor 2, and bass – TTB) offers students an opportunity to sing and perform at an introductory high school level. Rehearsal and performance of standard choral literature, study of music theory, music history, and general music skills are given equal importance in the course. Repertoire for 9th Grade Choir ranges from traditional choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. All members are required to perform in the Fall Concert, the Winter Masterworks Concert and the Spring Sing Concert. Additional combined rehearsals may also be held outside the school day in preparation for each individual concert.

9th Grade Choir SSA

Register for 9 - 12th Grade Choir
 PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 9LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None 9th Grade Choir SSA (9) is a two-semester, non-auditioned choir for 9th graders (soprano 1, soprano 2, and alto - SSA) which offers students an opportunity to sing and perform at an introductory high school level. Rehearsal and performance of standard choral literature, as well as study of music theory, music history, and general music skills are given equal importance in the course. Repertoire for 9th Grade Choir ranges from traditional choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. All members are required to perform in the Fall Concert, the Winter Masterworks Concert and the Spring Sing Concert. Additional combined rehearsals may also be held outside the school day in preparation for each individual concert.Register for 9 - 12th Grade Choir

Cougar Chorus

Register for 9 - 12th Grade Choir
PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None Cougar Chorus (10, 11, 12) is a two-semester, non-auditioned choir for 10th-12th graders (tenor 1, tenor 2 and bass – TTB) that seeks to develop good vocal techniques through rehearsal and performance experience. The study of music theory, music history, vocal technique, and sight-singing are also incorporated into rehearsals. Repertoire for Cougar Chorus ranges from traditional choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. Attendance is required at the Fall Concert, the Winter Masterworks Concert and the Happenin’ Concert in the spring. Additional combined rehearsals may also be held outside the school day in preparation for each individual concert.

Hornet Chorale

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PREREQUISITE: NoneGRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None
Hornet Chorale (10, 11, 12) is a two-semester, non-auditioned choir for 10th-12th graders (soprano 1, soprano 2, and alto - SSA) that seeks to develop good vocal techniques through rehearsal and performance experience. The study of music theory, music history, vocal technique, and sight-singing are also incorporated into rehearsals. Repertoire for Varsity Choir ranges from serious choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. Attendance is required at the Fall Concert, the Winter Masterworks Concert and the Happenin’ Concert in the spring. Additional combined rehearsals may also be held outside the school day in preparation for each individual concert.

Bel Canto Choir

Register for 9 - 12th Grade Choir PREREQUISITE: Audition *GRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None Bel Canto Choir (10, 11, 12) is a two-semester, auditioned choir designed especially for the rehearsal and performance of three and four part treble music (soprano I, soprano II, alto I, and alto II). Repertoire for Bel Canto ranges from advanced traditional choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. Auditions with the directors are required in the spring. Vocal technique and basic sight-reading skills are part of each rehearsal. When applicable and appropriate, fundamentals of music theory and music history are reviewed. Attendance is required at each performance, which includes the Fall Concert, Masterworks Concert, and the Happenin’ Concert or a spring concert featuring only Bel Canto.

Cantemus Choir

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PREREQUISITE: Audition *GRADE: 10, 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None Cantemus Choir is an auditioned choir designed especially for the rehearsal and performance of three and four part tenor-bass music (tenor 1, tenor 2, baritone, bass). Repertoire for Cantemus ranges from advanced traditional choral literature to contemporary pop arrangements. Auditions with the directors are required in the spring. Vocal technique and basic sight-reading skills are part of each rehearsal. When applicable and appropriate, fundamentals of music theory and music history are reviewed. Attendance is required at each performance, which includes the Fall Concert, Masterworks Concert, and the Happenin’ Concert or a shared spring concert with Bel Canto.

Concert Choir

Register for 9 - 12th Grade Choir PREREQUISITE: Audition *GRADE: 11, 12LENGTH: Full Year, S1 and S2MEETS REQUIREMENT FOR: Fine Arts ElectiveOUT OF CLASS WORK: PeriodicallyFEE: None
Concert Choir SATB (11, 12) is a two-semester, auditioned choir for mixed voices that focuses primarily on the rehearsal and performance of advanced standard choral literature from the Renaissance through the Twenty-First Century. Auditions with the directors are required in the spring. Vocal technique and sight-reading are stressed in every rehearsal. When applicable and appropriate, fundamentals of music theory and music history are reviewed. Attendance is required at each performance, which includes the Fall Concert, Winter Jubilee, Masterworks Concert, Current Jam, and Commencement.