MIXED CHORUS

834.1/834H.1 Mixed Chorus, Advanced College Prep or Honors, Grades 9-12, Full Year, 5.00 credits

Chorus is open to all students who desire to sing regardless of previous experience. Chorus members gain valuable knowledge about vocal techniques while rehearsing a variety of concert music. Styles include pop, vocal jazz, a cappella, spirituals, musical theater, madrigals, classical, romantic, 20th Century, etc.  Vocal techniques acquired in Chorus are especially valuable to those who are interested in performing in the spring musical. The SHS Chorus performs a number of concerts each year, both within the school district and with choruses from neighboring towns.  They also perform each December and May as part of Art and Music night and at graduation. There will be additional coursework assigned for any student who would like to take chorus at the Honors level. 
Sight singing skills taught in this class are especially valuable to students moving on the Advanced placement Music Theory.