Choir
Our Choir program, through study and performance, explores choral music from a wide range of cultures and periods. The basics of vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history are emphasized in the core curriculum. Students get to learn the joy of singing and singing with others.
Choir is not only about planning for concerts, but it also improves the skills of listening, engagement, teamwork, and building trust. Choirs bring people together to create music and communicate in ways that words can't, with a sense of purpose and belonging.
Course Description
Beginning Choir
This standards-based course provides instruction in the basic principles of musicianship and promotes familiarity with standard vocal literature. Students will learn musical notation and terminology and develop proper singing tone and vocal technique in an ensemble setting while performing a variety of choral repertoire.
Intermediate Choir
This standards-based course is offered to students who have completed Chorus 5th–8th Beginning or who have equivalent study and experience. Students will learn more complex musical notation and terminology and develop increased expertise in proper singing tone and vocal technique in an ensemble setting while performing a variety of choral repertoire.
Advanced Choir
This standards-based course is offered to students who have completed Chorus 5th–8th Intermediate or who have equivalent study and experience. It explores more deeply the areas of learning described in Chorus 5th–8th Intermediate and provides the opportunity to participate in musical experiences that develop advanced skills in choral singing. Students in this course will present more frequent public performances.