The Myrtle Beach Chorus is a non-audition choir for students of varying degrees of musical experience. Students study choral literature of all musical styles while developing good vocal technique, music reading ability, and other skills necessary to become an independent musician. The chorus performs a number of concerts throughout the school year and will participate in choral festivals.
Chorus 2 is a non-audition choir for students of varying degrees of musical experience. Students study choral literature of all musical styles while developing good vocal technique, music reading ability, and other skills necessary to become an independent musician. The chorus performs a number of concerts throughout the school year and will participate in choral festivals.
Chorus 3 Honors is designed for students who have developed some performance skills. There is continued emphasis on written music theory, basic sight-singing skills, proper vowel placement, and blend. Various styles and difficulty levels of music are performed as well as the continued study of performance/stage/audience etiquette, and students are offered opportunities for solos. Outside rehearsals/performances and participation in 2 major concerts (Fall and Spring) are required. Students may be chosen to audition for All-County and/or All-State Chorus. Successful completion of the previous level is a prerequisite.
Chorus 4 is designed for students who have developed some performance skills. There is continued emphasis on written music theory, basic sight-singing skills, proper vowel placement, and blend. Various styles and difficulty levels of music are performed as well as the continued study of performance/stage/audience etiquette, and students are offered opportunities for solos. Outside rehearsals/performances and participation in 2 major concerts (Fall and Spring) are required. Students may be chosen to audition for All-County and/or All-State Chorus. Successful completion of the previous level is a prerequisite.
Prerequisite: Audition only; Chorus 4
This course is designed for the student who has excelled in choral performance in the previous levels. Students are given more opportunities to develop vocal flexibility, control, and blend. There is continued emphasis on advanced written music theory and sight-singing skills. Moderate to difficult choral music in various styles is performed as well as the continued study of performance/stage/audience etiquette, and students are offered opportunities for solos. Outside rehearsals/performances and participation in 2 major concerts (Fall and Spring) are required. Students may be chosen to audition for All-County and/or All-State Chorus. Successful completion of the previous level is a prerequisite for the next.
Prerequisite: Audition only; Chorus 5
This course is designed for the student who has excelled in choral performance in the previous levels. Students are given more opportunities to develop vocal flexibility, control, and blend. There is continued emphasis on advanced written music theory and sight-singing skills. Moderate to difficult choral music in various styles is performed as well as the continued study of performance/stage/audience etiquette, and students are offered opportunities for solos. Outside rehearsals/performances and participation in 2 major concerts (Fall and Spring) are required. Students may be chosen to audition for All-County and/or All-State Chorus. Successful completion of the previous level is a prerequisite for the next.
Prerequisite: Audition Only
This course is designed for the advanced choral student. Students are chosen by teacher audition only. At this level, music reading skills and vocal techniques are polished. Moderate to difficult music in various styles is performed. Students are expected to audition for All-County Chorus and All-State Chorus. Many outside rehearsals/performances are required as well as participation in all major concerts. Successful completion of the previous level is a prerequisite of the next.
Prerequisite: Audition Only
This course is designed for the advanced choral student. Students are chosen by teacher audition only. At this level, music reading skills and vocal techniques are polished. Moderate to difficult music in various styles is performed. Students are expected to audition for All-County Chorus and All-State Chorus. Many outside rehearsals/performances are required as well as participation in all major concerts. Successful completion of the previous level is a prerequisite of the next.