Students in 7th grade choir continue their vocal and musical development with a focus on blend, tone and continued work with registration. They learn and perform a variety of musical genres, and are expected to sing both a cappella and accompanied repertoire.
When exploring music theory, rhythm exercises up to an sixteenth note, dots, ties and time signatures are included. Students become familiar with pitches and intervals on the treble & bass clef, including those involving leger lines, as well as key signatures up to two sharps and flats. Solfege syllables and Kodaly/Curwen hand signs are incorporated into rehearsals daily when students audiate and sight-read. As a result, students become master sight readers on NYSSMA level 2/3, and are encouraged to participate in the NYSSMA Solo Festival. Finally, greater attention is paid to elements of articulation to create more accurate execution and expression.
Students continue to work on being an active participant in the ensemble with a focus on teamwork, morale, and self-confidence.
Apart from our winter and spring concerts, choral students are afforded the following performance opportunities:
- Hommocks Middle School Musical
- Havoc (an auditioned choir that rehearses before school on Tuesdays and Thursdays)
- NYSSMA Solo Festival
- In-School Assemblies
- Other Community Performances
Concert Dress Code
BARITONES
Any combination of a white top and black bottom. An example includes but is not limited to a plain white shirt with a collar, a tie of any color, black pants with a black belt (if necessary), black shoes (no sneakers), and black socks. No exceptions, please.
SOPRANOS & ALTOS
Wear all black. An example includes but is not limited to a plain black dress, blouse/shirt with black pants or a knee-length black skirt, and black shoes (flats recommended, no sneakers). If the skirt does not pass the knee, please wear all-black leggings under the skirt. If wearing only leggings, the black top worn must be thigh-length. No exceptions, please.
Students with long hair should pull their hair back.
Contact Us
For more information, please emaillwhyte@mamkschools.org