Sonoro

Sonoro is an ensemble consisting of advanced vocalists who have an interest in improving their musicianship through the rehearsal and performance of challenging 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. Selection into this ensemble will be by audition and will include sight singing, scales, tonal memory, and rehearsal technique. Prerequisite: Students must have at least one year of Concert Choir and must pass the audition.

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.