Goals
Choral Program Goals
For success, ATTITUDE is as important as ABILITY!
Chorus is about teamwork! (…there is no “I”…)
If we work together, then we shall have a great year! A positive attitude is a powerful tool
In compliance with The National Standards for Music Education,
members of the Chorus
will participate in the following activities
based upon their level of credit:
♪ Sing repertoire of various musical eras, genres and styles
♪ Sing in Latin, Spanish and other languages
♪ Sing major and minor scales
♪ Build a musical vocabulary in order to understand and describe music
♪ Sing a mixture of unison, two-part and three-part music
♪ Perform at this and other schools
♪ Have the opportunity to audition for Honors Chorus, All-State and/or All-County
♪ Have the opportunity to perform at NC Music Festivals
Fundamental Elements of
Vocal Technique and Music Reading for Chorus
♪ Produce a clear and pleasant tone, while developing breath support and focus
♪ Demonstrate correct singing posture and breathing technique
♪ Sight-read simple pitch and rhythm exercises
♪ Demonstrate knowledge of solfege syllables and hand signs
♪ Sing pure vowels and apply them to singing in different languages
♪ Sing in phrases
Special Activities/Performances:
When the chorus has special performances that combine several, chorus classes,
we may have to schedule occasional after school REQUIRED rehearsals.
Extra rehearsals will be scheduled at least a week in advance.
A student who stays after school MUST have a parent pick him/her up ON TIME!
Please talk to Mrs. Peo if there are any problems or concerns regarding
after school rehearsals so that arrangements can be made well in advance.
Invitations to participate in performances and field trips are extended only to those who have good grades and
EXCELLENT attendance and conduct.
The National Standards for Music Education
1. Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
2. Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
3. Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
4. Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines.
5. Reading and notating music.
6. Listening to, analyzing, and describing music.
7. Evaluating music and music performances.
8. Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
9. Understanding music in relation to history and culture.