Chorus

Course Numbers: 6532A & 6532B

Two Semesters (S1/S2)

Credit 0.50 each

Weight 1.04

This course is open to soprano or alto chorus students in Grades 9 and 10 or by permission of the director. Students identified as tenor or bass singers should refer to the Rockville Vocal Motion course description. Rockville Vocalistas is designed to offer treble voices the opportunity to perform a variety of choral literature of varying styles, primarily treble-only music. The development of proper vocal technique and fundamental musicianship skills, including theory and sight singing, are emphasized in the daily rehearsal. Importance is also placed on studying the text and expressive designs in the literature being studied. Student achievement is primarily demonstrated through the performance of the music studied in the choral classroom.

Course Numbers: 6540A & 6540B

Two Semesters (S1/S2)

Credit 0.50 each

Weight 1.06

This course is open to soprano or alto chorus students in Grades 9 and 10 or by permission of the director. Students identified as tenor or bass singers should refer to the Rockville Vocal Motion course description. Rockville Vocalistas is designed to offer treble voices the opportunity to perform a variety of choral literature of varying styles, primarily treble-only music. The development of proper vocal technique and fundamental musicianship skills, including theory and sight singing, are emphasized in the daily rehearsal. Importance is also placed on studying the text and expressive designs in the literature being studied. Student achievement is primarily demonstrated through the performance of the music studied in the choral classroom. Students who elect the Honors-weighted course will be required to fulfill additional assignments and responsibilities selected from a menu at the beginning of the year.

Course Numbers: 6533A & 6533B

Two Semesters (S1/S2)

Credit 0.50 each

Weight 1.04

This course is open to soprano and alto students in Grades 11 and 12, and all tenor or bass students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, or by permission of the director. Rockville Vocal Motion is designed to offer mixed voices (SATB) the opportunity to perform a variety of choral literature of varying styles. The development of proper vocal technique and more advanced musicianship skills, including theory and sight singing, are emphasized in the daily rehearsal. Importance is also placed on studying the text and expressive designs in the literature studied. Student achievement is primarily demonstrated through the performance of the music studied in the choral classroom.

Course Numbers: 6541A & 6541B

Two Semesters (S1/S2)

Credit 0.50 each

Weight 1.06

This course is open to soprano and alto chorus students in Grade 11 and 12, and all tenor or bass students in Grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, or by permission of the director. Rockville Vocal Motion is designed to offer mixed voices (SATB) the opportunity to perform a variety of choral literature of varying styles. The development of proper vocal technique and more advanced musicianship skills, including theory and sight singing, are emphasized in the daily rehearsal. Importance is also placed on studying the text and expressive designs in the literature studied. Student achievement is primarily demonstrated through the performance of the music studied in the choral classroom. Students who elect the Honors-weighted course will be required to fulfill additional assignments and responsibilities selected from a menu at the beginning of the year.

Course Numbers: 6544A & 6544B

Two Semesters (S1/S2)

Credit 0.50

Weight 1.06

Permission of both the band and choral instructors is required. This course is designed specifically for the serious and talented musician who wishes to continue developing skills in vocal and instrumental music through participation in both Band and a vocal ensemble (chorus). In this combination course, the student will attend each class for half of the block. In addition, each student will select pursuing either the vocal or instrumental emphasis and must fulfill the requirements of Honors Band or Honors Vocal Ensemble (chorus).