This course is designed to develop and refine music reading skills and to encourage artistic expression through choral singing. Rehearsals focus on choral techniques through proper vocal production. Theory and sight-reading techniques are also emphasized with continued development of the knowledge and skills in musicianship and performance. Students will sing literature from the Renaissance to popular and show choir music. This enables the students to gain an appreciation for different vocal styles, composers, form, periods, and cultures. Choir classes are ability-based and placement is determined by various performance criteria developed by the choral staff and may include an audition. A student with no prior experience may enroll in the program and will be place in the appropriate group by the director. Attendance at after-school rehearsals and performances is a requirement for the performing

• Performances require a 1-2 hour weekly section rehearsal. More advanced performing groups may require an additional weekly full ensemble rehearsal of 1-2 hours. Additional full group rehearsals often occur leading up to major performances. Specific rehearsal and performance requirements for each orchestra are provided by the director.
• Instructors: Deidre Douglas, and Katherine Johnson

UP COMING EVENTS:

Winter Concert~ December 8th 7:00-8:30