919A Rice Street Singers Intensive 

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

*PREREQUISITE: Audition and interview. Private lessons and background in music theory are strongly recommended. All candidates must have been enrolled in and maintained excellent performance in the Rice Street Singers the previous year and have a history of productive contributions to the choral department.

This is a rigorous Honors level course that will count in computation of the Grade Point Average. The Intensive student will function as a student leader of the ensemble and of the Choral Department as a whole. The student will assist the Choral Director as needed. In addition to the course requirements of 918A Intensive Students must complete the following requirements: (1) perform with Overtones or Subharmonics in addition to the Rice Street Singers; (2) engage in a leadership seminar to discuss elements of leadership and application to the performing arts department; (3) propose and complete an approved project per semester.

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.