Concert Choir

Course Description:

Concert Choir consists of intermediate soprano, alto, tenor and bass vocalists who are interested in improving their musicianship through the rehearsal and performance of intermediate level choral literature. Students will prepare music for 4-5 concerts as well as the opportunity to participate in solo & ensemble. Students receive small group instruction on a 6-day rotating schedule. Prerequisite: Students must have at least one year of Chorale.

Units of Study: Expressive singing including phrasing, dynamics, and articulation, critical listening skills, expanding musical vocabulary, the use of solfege to improve sight reading skills, vocal diction in English as well as other languages, and advanced vocal techniques.

Vocal co-curricular activities include Solo & Ensemble Festival, Vocal Jazz, A Cappella Singers, and the School Musical (every other year).

We will explore many styles of music from multiple historical time periods (Middle Ages, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and Contemporary), as well as many cultures and traditions, as well as American styles like jazz, blues, gospel, folk and popular music.