The Show Choir is an advanced-level choral ensemble for vocalists in grades 10-12. This group places a focus on theatrical and popular music, and students will choreograph dances to accompany the repertoire at all performances. In addition to Walter Johnson's winter and spring concerts, this ensemble represents Walter Johnson High School at the MCPS High School Show Choir Adjudication Festival. As a rising sophomore, junior, or senior, interested students must submit a placement recording that demonstrates prior skill-building and knowledge of the genre in order to enroll for this class.
Official Course Description -- Show Choir A/B (ART2091)
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 sing primarily state-level 5-6 music, often without accompaniment. This choir is a highly demanding ensemble, generally between 16-24 students, requiring an advanced level of vocal independence. This ensemble has a very active performance schedule, which may include multiple concerts, school performances, and festivals, and students are expected to participate in all performances. An audition and/or a prerequisite of HS Chorus 1, 2, and/or 3 may be required to participate. This course satisfies the fine arts graduation requirement and may be repeated unlimited times for credit.
Prerequisite: Concert Choir or equivalent and audition
Grade Level: 10 - 11 - 12
May be repeated 2 times
This is an Advanced-Level (AL) course which counts towards the MCPS Certificate of Merit (CM)