Welcome to Choir

Choral Music I provides the student with basic training in voice production, general musicianship, and vocal performance. Music fundamentals are taught to enable the student to recognize and apply musical signs, symbols, and terms. Sight singing skills are taught using Kodaly hand signs. Various performance opportunities are available throughout the year. It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes.

Choral Music II: (Prerequisite: Choral Music I or approval of choir director) The fundamentals of Choral Music I are expanded through poise, self-confidence, performance, and artistic expression and competition. Leadership, responsibility, self-discipline and cooperation are stressed. Sight singing skills are further developed through two and three part harmonization. It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes.

Choral Music III: (Prerequisite: Choral Music II or approval of choir director) Emphasis is placed on developing a mature singing voice using three and four part harmony. Vocal and ensemble techniques are reinforced. The chorus allows students to use the skills of good musicianship, tone production and stage presence through performance and competition. Leadership skills, cooperation and self discipline are reinforced through individual responsibility and teamwork. It may be necessary to purchase some materials for uniformity of dress for performance purposes.