MUS 722 Choir

Grades 9-12

All students requesting to take part in a vocal music ensemble will be placed in at least the entry level vocal ensemble, Choir. Through a comprehensive audition process including vocal octavo reading and sight reading, a student may be placed into an advanced ensemble, Concert Choir, for grades 10-12. Vocal music students in any grade level may be placed in Honors Ensembles through an audition process as well. These ensembles include MUS 727 Freshmen Honors Choir and MUS 730 Honors Concert Choir, the latter of which is for grades 10-12. All Honors vocal musical ensembles require students to sign a contract and meet comprehensive criteria. All Honors vocal musical ensembles are WEIGHTED COURSES.

MUS 725 Concert Choir

Grades 10-12 [Approval of Course Instructor]

This select choir studies choral literature from all periods and styles, both sacred and secular. Rudiments of music are taught, and emphasis is placed on techniques of correct vocal production, sight reading skills and total music development. Attendance is required at graduation and at all necessary dress rehearsals and concerts.

MUS 727 Freshmen Honors Choir

Grade 9 [By audition only - Approval of Course Instructor]

This course requires participation in Choir MUS 722. Students will be required to sign a contract for Honors Credit. Comprehensive criteria for receiving Honors Credit must be met. WEIGHTED COURSE
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MUS 730 Honors Concert Choir

Grades 10-12 [By audition for students not previously enrolled in Concert Choir - Approval of Course Instructor]

This course requires participation in Concert Choir as well as additional vocal ensembles such as Women’s, Men’s, and Chamber Choirs. Auditions for county, regional and state sponsored honors vocal ensembles are also integral to this course. Students will be required to sign a contract for Honors Credit. Comprehensive criteria for receiving honors credit must be met. Attendance is required at graduation and at all necessary dress rehearsals and concerts. WEIGHTED COURSE

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