Bella Cantaré – Women’s Choir - Grade: 9-12
This performance-based course is designed for beginning & intermediate vocalists. Students will receive instruction in foundational vocal technique, performance practice, unison- to intermediate-rated concert repertoire, music theory, and sight-reading. Independent music practice is required throughout the year. This girls’ ensemble performs several times throughout the school year, both on and off campus. Members are required to participate in performances, attend rehearsals outside of the regular school day, and purchase a uniform. Students are required to pay a $40 course fee. Neither audition nor director consent is required.
Vocé Harmonique – Women’s Advanced Choir - Grade: 9 -12
This performance-based auditioned group is designed for the developed female singer. Students will receive instruction in foundational vocal technique, performance practice, music theory, sight-reading, and perform women-specific repertoire. Independent music practice is required throughout the year. This ensemble performs several times around the year including school events on and off campus, festivals, and concerts. Members are required to participate in performances, attend rehearsals outside of the regular school day, and purchase a uniform. Students are required to pay a $40 course fee. Prerequisite: 1 year of Intermediate Choir.
Men of Note – Men’s Choir - Grade: 9-12
This performance-based course is designed for beginning to advanced men. Student will receive instruction in foundational vocal technique, performance practice, music theory, sight-reading, and perform male specific repertoire. Independent music practice is required throughout the year. This ensemble performs several times around the year including school events on and off campus, festivals, and concerts. Members are required to participate in performances, attend rehearsals outside of the regular school day, and purchase a uniform. Students are required to pay a $40 course fee.
Viva Vocé – Chamber Choir - Grade: 9 -12
This performance-based auditioned group is designed for the most advanced and experienced vocalists. Students will receive instruction in advanced vocal technique, performance practice, intermediate- to difficult-rated concert repertoire (primarily a-cappella Medieval, Renaissance, and early Classical), music theory, and sight-reading. Independent music practice is required throughout the year. The ensemble performs several times throughout the school year, both on and off campus. Members are required to participate in performances, attend rehearsals outside of the regular school day, and purchase a uniform. Students are required to pay a $40 course fee. Prerequisite: Previous choral experience and basic knowledge of music notation, signs and symbols. Audition Only.
Patriot Stars Show Choir - Grade: 9 -12 (2022 - 2023)
Show Choir is an auditioned mixed ensemble that combines the movement of dance and singing to perform literature from various selected eras of musical history. Through this course, students will develop greater musicianship, proper use of breath support, phrasing, interpretation, postures, stage presence, and the other important musical disciplines. In this class students will study and perform vocal music in the Jazz, Pop, and Swing styles. Students will learn the art of movement and dance as well as the enhancement of the vocal rendition of various works. Performance demands are great on these choir members. This performance-based course is designed for the advanced and experienced vocalists. Independent music practice is required throughout the year. This mixed-voice ensemble performs several times throughout the school year, both on and off campus. Members are required to participate in performances, attend rehearsals outside of the regular school day, and purchase a uniform. Students are required to pay a $40 course fee. Prerequisite: Previous choral experience and basic knowledge of music notation, signs and symbols. Audition Only.