This course is designed for the student who enjoys singing. It focuses on vocal techniques and builds individual skills that contribute to both individual and ensemble singing. Typically we would perform as a group three times a year. This year, we will be engaging in a variety of different individual and group learning experiences!
Students will:
Study and sing vocal works from a variety of historical periods and musical styles
Develop techniques for good vocal production
Learn fundamentals of music
Learn to play instruments as a way to self accompany
Explore songwriting as a means of expression and learn skills to create original songs
Expand understanding of the broad world of choral and solo singing including pop, Broadway, classical, folk, gospel, contemporary a cappella and beyond.
Your grade in this class will be based on the following:
Participation, work ethic, and class contributions: 50%
Quizzes and tests 25%
Final Exam 25%
Daily work will always be posted in Google Classroom.
Important Dates 2023-24
(updated regularly)
Tuesday, October 10 - All State Jazz recorded auditions due
Tuesday, October 17 - District 1 Honors Festival Auditions, Sanford High School
Friday, November 3 - All State Festival Auditions, Greely High School
Tuesday, December 12 - Winter HS Chorus Concert at the South Portland Auditorium, SPHS
Thursday, January 11 to Saturday, January 13, All State Jazz Festival
January 19th & 20th, District I Honors Festival, South Portland High School
Thursday, May 16 to Saturday, May 18 - All State Music Festival, University of Maine, Orono
Tuesday, May 21 - Spring HS Chorus Concert at the South Portland Auditorium, SPHS