Choir

Students perform at community events and functions, productions, contests, and travel. Students are required to attend rehearsals before and/or after school. Choir courses focus on the study of basic and advanced music theory, choral literature, music reading skills, sight-reading skills, choir, ensemble, and solo skills.

NON-VARSITY TREBLE CHORUS I-IV

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1

This course is designed for female choral students of a beginning to intermediate level. Students will further their musical ability through sight-singing, written assignments, and performing treble choral repertoire of a beginner to intermediate level. Students will perform 4 evening concerts throughout the school year with other possible community activities.

VARSITY TREBLE CHORUS I-IV

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Audition and Director Approval

This course is designed for female choral students of an advanced level. Students will perform 3 and 4 part advanced women’s choral repertoire. Students will work on musicality and overall presentation of concert pieces by using the techniques of sight-singing and written assignments. Students will be required to perform 4 evening concerts as well as numerous community activities and TMEA and UIL sponsored contests.

NON -VARSITY TENOR/BASS CHORUS I-IV

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1

This course is designed for male choral students of a beginning to intermediate level. Students will further their musical ability through sight-singing, written assignments and performing male choral repertoire of a beginner to intermediate level. Students will perform 4 evening concerts throughout the school year with other possible community activities.

VARSITY SHOW CHOIR I-IV

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Audition and Director Approval

Show Choir is an advanced performing choir for female students who have exceptional ability in vocal music and moderate dance experience. This course emphasizes a combination of singing, dancing, and performing skills. Membership is by audition only.

VARSITY MIXED CHORUS I-IV

Grade: 9-12 Credit: 1

Prerequisite: Audition and Director Approval

This course is designed for experienced male and female choral students who are highly motivated. Students will study and perform advanced mixed choral literature while working on vocal technique, ensemble technique, musicianship, and sight-singing skills. Students will participate in group and individual contests throughout the year including TMEA auditions and UIL activities, various community events, and campus concerts. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in the LTISD Private Lesson Program.