Course Information

Freshman Chorus

This course is designed for a mixed group of ninth grade students interested in singing in a choral group. There should be a desire to learn basic music reading and vocal technique skills. Through participation in this group, students can attain the necessary experience in the Concert Choir. Areas of study are: basic music reading, voice production and musical interpretation. A variety of music literature is studied performed. The freshman chorus performs at all school concerts. No audition is required.

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Concert Choir

This course involves the application of good vocal training through the study and performance of choral literature selected from all periods of music history. Both accompanied and unaccompanied music will be performed. The Concert Choir will perform at all school concerts and at other selected events. This choir is open to all students in grades 10-12 without an audition.

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Honors Chamber Singers

This course is designed for the advanced choral singer and specializes in music composed for the small but more skilled vocal ensemble. Repertoire is chosen from all musical periods from the sixteenth century to the present and many different styles and languages are presented. The group carries a very active schedule of performances within the school and community. Membership in this group is by audition only.

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Vocal Music Ensembles

This course involves the application of specific vocal techniques through the study and performance of choral literature selected from all periods of music history. This course is comprised of both Treble and Tenor/Bass ensembles, both of which meet Monday nights. The prerequisite for this course is participation in at least one of the other choral groups or by permission from the instructor.