Vocal Music

Show Choir 1.00 Credit 2 SEMESTERS

  • Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

  • PREREQUISITES: Audition and must be a member of Women's Choir or Chorale. Students must purchase performance attire. Students will need to purchase performance outfits (approximately $100).

  • MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: MUST attend all outside rehearsals, concerts, clinics, festivals, etc. Anyone who fails to meet these requirements will receive a failing grade.

  • DESCRIPTION: Show choir is a very select group of students performing music of an ad-lib forum while dancing. Music will focus on, include, but not be limited to, country, jazz, pop, rock, gospel, Broadway theater, and various types of modern music. Members must be auditioned, and with the consent of vocal music director, will be permitted to enroll in show choir. Auditions will be held in the spring semester for the following school year. Participation in all performances is mandatory. Performances include but are not limited to, Christmas Variety Show, Christmas Concert. MAAA performances and Spring Concert. Some other performances and out of school rehearsals may be required. This class may be taken more than once.

Chorale 1.00 Credit 2 SEMESTERS

  • Grade Level(s): 9,10, 11, 12

  • PREREQUISITES: Audition and previously been a member of a musical ensemble at SGHS. Some exceptions may apply.

  • MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: $20 fee/year to pay for concert attire rental fee and choir folder. Must attend all special practices, concerts, clinics, festivals, etc. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade.

  • DESCRIPTION: Chorale is a select group of elite students performing traditional chorale music. Music will focus on, include, but not limited to jazz, pop, gospel, classical, multicultural, Broadway Theater, and various types of modern music. Members must be auditioned, previously been a member of Concert Choir or another music ensemble at SGHS, and with the permission of vocal music director, will be permitted to enroll in Chorale. Auditions will be held in the spring semester for the following school year. Participation in all performances is mandatory. There will be a variety of performances throughout the school year. Performances will consist of, but not limited to, Fall/Winter Concert, Christmas Walk performances, MAAA performances, MSHSAA Choir Contest, Spring Concert, Solo and Ensemble, and All-District Auditions. Some other performances and out-of-school rehearsal may be required. This class may be taken more than once.

Women's Choir 1.00 Credit __________ ___2 SEMESTERS

  • Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

  • PREREQUISITES: Audition. Some exceptions may apply.

  • MAJOR REQUIREMENTS OR PROJECTS: $20 fee/year to pay for concert attire rental fee and choir folder. Must attend all special practices, concerts, clinics, festivals, etc. Failure to do so will result in a failing grade.

  • DESCRIPTION: Women’s Choir is a select group of students performing traditional music. Music will focus on, include, but not be limited to, jazz, pop, gospel, classical, multicultural, Broadway Theater, and various types of modern music. Members must be auditioned, and with the consent of vocal music director, will be permitted to enroll in Women’s choir. Auditions will be held in the spring semester for the following school year. Participation in all performances is mandatory. There will be a variety of performances throughout the school year. Performances will consist of, but not be limited to, Fall/Winter Concert, Christmas Walk performances, MAAA performances, MSHSAA Choir Contest, and Spring Concert. Participation in all performances is mandatory. Some other performances and out of school rehearsals may be required. This class may be taken more than once.