918 Rice Street Singers H

Gr 10 - 12 | 6 Credits | Year-Long | 5x per Cycle

*PREREQUISITE: Students must complete an audition. Students are highly encouraged to take private voice lessons while registered for the course.

Rice Street Singers is an advanced small ensemble of male and female singers who learn jazz singing techniques, styles, improvisation skills, and a variety of vocal jazz and popular music. Students will study and sing repertoire in jazz and contemporary styles as well as traditional choral works. Membership is limited to grades 10-12 and is by audition only. Singers in this course will study advanced choral techniques, music literacy, and aural skills. This ensemble performs at regularly scheduled concerts and additional performances on and off campus. This is an honors level course that will count in the computation of your Grade Point Average. 

Essential Skills

The Wellesley Public Schools Performing Arts Program offers a comprehensive program of experiences for all students. Courses offered through the Performing Arts are grounded in the Massachusetts State Arts Framework Essential Skills and Standards; Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting. 

Choir Essential Skills:

Creating:      

• Students will sing a wide variety of choral music representing various genres, cultures, and styles.

Performing:  

• Students will develop vocal technique in the areas of breath support, resonance, diction, and kinesthetic awareness.

Responding:

• Students will reflect and discuss music interpretation and performance.

Connecting: 

• Relate artistic ideas and knowledge from course content and performance experience to societal and cultural contexts.