Vocal Music
CHORUS: What we learn with pleasure, we never forget. If you can't explain it, find a song that can
CONCERT CHORUS
Grades 9 -12
MU60 - 1 Elective Credit 1 Elective Credit - Full Year
Concert Chorus is a full-credit performance group open to all students in grades 9-12. Chorus studies a variety of music styles, covering Classical to Rock. Vocal training is incorporated into each class. Opportunities for solo, small ensemble and 2, 3, & 4 part music study are provided. Course requirements include public performances, some in the evening. Practice outside of school is expected. This course may be repeated for credit each year. No prior experience is required. This course is designed for inexperienced singers as well as experienced singers. Students may elect to audition for more selected ensembles including: All Cape, District and All State. Students must be enrolled in this class, Treble Chorus or Honors Chorus in order to participate in these select ensembles. Enrollment in this class includes the option of participating in overnight music department trips.
HONORS CHORUS
Grades 10 - 12
MU61 - 1 Elective Credit - Full Year
Prerequisite: Successful Audition or teacher approval
Enrollment in this course is through audition or upon teacher approval. Traditional choral compositions and jazz selections requiring fewer voices will be studied. Advanced vocal training will be included in each class period. Compositions requiring as many as eight parts will be performed. Students participating will be required to sing alone on a part within the ensemble. Sight reading, memorization and foreign language diction will be studied. Public performances will be required, including competitions, some in the evening and weekends. Overnight travel is also frequently required. Students may elect to audition for more select ensembles including: All Cape, Districts, and All State. Enrollment in this course includes the option of participating in Music Department trips and events. This course may be repeated for credit.
