Welcome to the Waukee High School Vocal Music Program

It is with enthusiasm and excitement that we welcome you. We are glad you have chosen to sing with us and look forward to an outstanding year together! The purpose of the Waukee Vocal Music Program is to help each individual develop - musically, socially, and personally. We believe that being in music classes helps build self-discipline, confidence, dedication, and learning how to work with others toward a common goal. As performance oriented groups, we strive to be the best we can be in all respects. 

The vocal department website is a good way to find information that is available regarding the choral program. Information is updated as frequently as possible and includes calendars, documents, news items and other general department information. Be sure to sign up for our text communications for the ensembles that you are involved in. 

Literature for each of our choirs is chosen very carefully. It is the belief of the Waukee Vocal Music Department that students are to be exposed to a variety of choral literature. The selection of choral music is determined by the instructor based upon availability, quality, educational value and suitability for healthy vocal development. It is not the intent of this department to persuade student views with opposing beliefs or ideals that a musical selection’s text may present. Rather, we desire to familiarize students with quality choral literature that will give them a better historical and global perspective as well as to make them conversant with musical aesthetics. It is our goal to give the students a broad perspective of the numerous choral composers, styles and types. 

Procedures and Rules in the Classroom

• Be in your place with all required materials when the bell rings.

• Respect all surroundings including other singers and directors.

• Food and beverage are not allowed in the auditorium or vocal rooms. Bottled water is allowed and encouraged.

• Talking during rehearsals should be kept to a minimum. 

• Cell phones are not permitted in rehearsals.

• Gum has no place in the choral rehearsal.

• Attitude accounts for 99% of all success OR challenges.

• Class time is dedicated to music rehearsal and learning. Assignments for other classes must be completed at another time. Choir is not a study hall.

*Each student needs to provide a black half inch or one inch three ring binder and pencil*

All ensembles perform in formal wear, also provided by the school. Students will check out their tuxedo or gown and return it dry-cleaned at the end of the year. Appropriate shoes need to be acquired by the individual families. Women are to wear black flats without decorative buttons or clasps. No open toed shoes. Men should have black dress shoes.

*Please Note: Students not properly dressed, will not be allowed to perform.*