Extracurricular Opportunities

TMEA All-State

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Voice Lessons

Ensembles

FALL AUDITION DATES: Virtual Audition Due by Midnight on Friday, September 4, 2020

SPRING AUDITION DATES: TBA

The following ensembles are by audition only. These ensembles are considered extracurricular and rehearsals are held virtually and in person weekday mornings & during iNvest. Only the students who are dedicated to coming to every rehearsal and have achieved a high level of proficiency in vocal, aural and technical skills will be accepted into these auditioned ensembles. Students enrolled in these ensembles are expected to pass all their classes.

Encore (12-20 members)

This is an auditioned ensemble open to 9^th-12^th grade men and women who are concurrently enrolled in A Cappella or Chorale. The expectation of Encore is attendance at extra-curricular activities, including concerts, performances, rehearsals, and/or sectionals. Members of Encore can also comprise Barbershop & Colla Voce.

Bossa Nova (4-12 members)

This is an auditioned ensemble open to 9^th-12^th grade tenor bass voices who are concurrently enrolled in Choir. Performance opportunities include community groups, UIL solo and ensemble contest and school concerts. The ensemble is led by an NHS Student Director and rehearsal time will be scheduled after the ensemble is selected.

Harmony (4-12 members)

This is an auditioned ensemble open to 9^th-12^th grade treble voices who are concurrently enrolled in Choir. Performance opportunities include community groups, UIL solo and ensemble contest and school concerts. The ensemble is led by an NHS Student Director and rehearsal time will be scheduled after the ensemble is selected.

Solo Opportunities

SOLO & ENSEMBLE

Students in the Northwest High School Choirs learn a great deal about proper vocal technique, diction, phrasing, dynamics, and basic music reading. One way for students to hone their skills and demonstrate what they have learned is to prepare and sing a solo. Students will submit their solo recording to be judged virtually on October 30, 2020.

Rating Rubric

1+ Student introduces themselves & their song, Student has confident and character appropriate posture/presence, Student sings ALL pitches, rhythms & words correctly, Student is completely memorized, Student sings musically
1 Student introduces themselves & their song, Student has nervous, but confident posture/presence, Student sings ALL pitches, rhythms & words correctly, Student is completely memorized
2 + Student introduces themselves & their song, Student has nervous, but confident posture/presence, Student sings MOST pitches, rhythms & words correctly, Student is MOSTLY memorized
2 Student struggles with introducing themselves & their song, Student struggles with confident posture/presence, Student sings MOST pitches, rhythms & words correctly, Student is MOSTLY memorized
3 + Student does not introduce themselves & their song, Student is lacking confident posture/presence, Student sings SOME pitches, rhythms & words correctly, Student is SOMEWHAT memorized
3 Student does not introduce themselves & their song, Student is lacking confident posture/presence, Student sings SOME pitches, rhythms & words correctly, Student is NOT memorized
4 Student does not introduce themselves & their song, Student is lacking confident posture/presence, Student sings BARELY ANY pitches, rhythms & words correctly, Student is NOT memorized – ATTEMPT WAS MADE
5 Student does not make an attempt at performing their solo for a judge

Grade/Rating Relationship

- 1+ 100
- 1 92
- 2+ 84
- 2 76
- 3+ 70
- 3 55
- 4 25
- 5 0

MASTER CLASS

This opportunity allows students an opportunity to work with a collegiate level voice instructor. To qualify, students have 1 piece of classical repertoire prepared (performance ready) and commit to the dates below. A committee of the choir directors and NHS voice lesson staff will determine who is selected to be a part of the Master Class. The decision will be based on preparedness, work ethic, and readiness for advanced skill. A maximum of 6 students will be selected.

Deadline for application: TBA

Rehearsals with Ms. Lemmons: TBA

Master Class Session: TBA

It is expected that you are present for the entire session - to not only will you learn by doing, but learn by watching. It is encouraged that you bring a recording device so that we can record your lesson (audio only is fine, but visual/audio is better). Parents and friends are welcome to watch.

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