Chorus (8-12)

Chorus is a class for any and all students that would like to participate in group singing at Pepperell High School. Students are separated into the following choirs for scheduling purposes: 8th Grade Mixed Chorus, 9-12 Womens' Chorus, and 9-12 Mens' Chorus. Each of these classes are non-auditioned groups. Singers are graded on their daily participation and not on their talent or singing ability.  Class content includes instruction in proper posture, breathing, tone production, reading music, rehearsal/performance etiquette, and basic music theory. Sacred and secular texts are studied. The chorus program will perform several pieces in concert at the end of each 9 weeks grading period - fall, holiday, winter, and spring. 

The majority of new music is purchased from companies including but not limited to: JW Pepper, Hal Leonard, Brilee Music Co, Beethoven Music Co, Musical Theatre International, Concord Theatrical, Dramatic Play Services, etc.

The choral program has an extensive library of choral octavos and music texts. The complete library can be viewed here.

In addition to the revolving selection of secular and sacred music texts, we also utilize the following resources in our class:

• Perfect My Music - we have a lifetime membership to this program that every chorus student at PHS will have an account for.

• Sight Reading Factory

• Georgia Music Educators Association

• National Association for Music Education

• American Choral Directors Association