The General Choir is an entry-level band class open to all vocal musicians in 9th grade. This ensemble performs at Walter Johnson High School's Winter and Spring Choral Music concerts. It is recommended that students have completed at least two years of chorus classes at the middle school level before enrolling in General Choir. All students must pass this class (or complete an equivalent-level high-school choral music course) before taking Advanced Choir, Madrigals, or Show Choir.
Official Course Description -- Chorus HS 1A/B (ART2087)
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 may be repeated unlimited times for credit.
Prerequisite: None
Grade Level: 9 - 10 - 11 - 12
May be repeated 3 times