Concert Choir

CONCERT CHOIR (Grades 9, 10, 11, 12)

5 Credits

Prerequisite: Open to all students grades 9-12.

Concert Choir is a non-auditioned ensemble. This ensemble is ideal for students who have limited or no previous experience in a choral setting and want to learn about basic choral singing through performance. Students sing in unison, 2 part, and 3 part harmony with a focus on basic vocal technique including blend, balance, intonation, range, diction, and musicality. A variety of musical styles and periods are explored. Students are introduced to basic music theory, sight reading skills (rhythmic and tonal) and basic stage presence and performance skills.

All choral students have several formative small group lessons within each marking period, during the school day, to help improve and evaluate individual skills and effort. These lessons are scheduled at the beginning of each semester as a collaborative effort between the teacher and student.

All choir members are REQUIRED to perform at home concerts as an integral part of their learning experience. These performances are scheduled OUTSIDE of the regular school day and a full music calendar is provided at the start of each year for family planning. Additional performance opportunities are scheduled when possible based on the availability of the group members.

The student’s evaluation (grade) will be largely determined by his/her development of ensemble skills during daily rehearsals along with the completion of written theory assignments, attendance and improvement at lessons, and successful participation in required performances.