Chorus 1 A/B

0.5 credit per semester

Students will create, perform, and respond to music in a variety of styles/genres. Students will develop the fundamentals of proper vocal technique and choral singing in relation to posture, breath control, tone, intonation, diction, blending, singing in harmony, music literacy, and sight-singing in multiple keys and parts. Students will sing primarily state-level 3-4 music. There will likely be a minimum of two school concerts as well as the opportunity to participate in other festivals/performances, and students are expected to participate in all performances. This level may be represented in multiple formats, such as Concert Choir, Treble/Baritone Choir. This course is open to all students, regardless of music background. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement and can be taken up to three times for credit.

Chorus 2 A/B

0.5 credit per semester

Students will create, perform, and respond to music in a variety of styles/genres. Students will continue to develop proper vocal technique and choral singing in relation to posture, breath control, tone, intonation, diction, blending, singing in harmony, music literacy, and sight-singing in multiple keys and parts. Students will sing primarily state-level 4-5 music. There will likely be a minimum of two school concerts as well as the opportunity to participate in other festivals/performances, and students are expected to participate in all performances. This level may be represented in multiple formats, such as Concert Choir, Advanced Treble/ Baritone/Mixed Choir, Gospel Choir, Jazz/Contemporary Vocal Choir. An audition and/or a prerequisite of HS Chorus 1 may be required to participate. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement and may be taken up to three times for credit.

Chorus 3 A/B

0.5 credit per semester

Students will create, perform, and respond to music in a variety of styles/genres. Students will refine proper vocal technique and choral singing in relation to posture, breath control, tone, intonation, diction, blending, singing in harmony, music literacy, and sight-singing in multiple keys and parts. Students will primarily sing state level 5-6 music. This ensemble has an active performance schedule, which may include multiple concerts, school performances, and festivals, and students are expected to participate in all performances. This level may be represented in multiple formats, such as Advanced Treble/Baritone/Mixed Choir, Gospel Choir, Jazz/Contemporary Vocal Choir. An audition and/or a prerequisite of HS Chorus 1 and/or 2 may be required to participate. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement and may be taken up to four times for credit.