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1100 Freshman Chorus
1100 Freshman Chorus
Grade Level: 9
Credits earned: 1.0
Prerequisite: Treble (Soprano or Alto) voice
Description: Come be part of a team of freshman working together to make quality music. Whether you’re new to chorus or have years of experience, this year-long class specializes in bringing out the beauty of the treble voice. Have fun as you perform in various concerts throughout the year.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Students will experience music representing diverse cultures, styles, and genres.
Students are required to participate in 3-4 local concerts per year.
Students will learn and develop the ability to read music.
Students will learn and develop proper singing techniques.
Students will learn effective rehearsal strategies.
State Course: 05110A000, Chorus
1103 Show Choir
1103 Show Choir
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 1.0
Prerequisite: Vocal & Dance Audition
Description: Bring out your inner DIVA! Working as a team, students will combine singing and dancing to create eye catching performances. Learn the fundamentals of choreography and how movement enhances a musical production.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Continue to develop rehearsal strategies and use peer feedback to refine performances
Work with classmates to choreograph dance steps
Learn how to adapt choreography based on different venues
Study music of various styles, cultures and historical periods
State Course: 05111A000, Vocal Ensembles
1104 Acappella
1104 Acappella
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition
Description: So you really love to sing...you’ve come to the right place! Acappella is an advanced course for vocal musicians ready to perform various works of all genres including collegiate and festival level literature.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Peer and self-assess rehearsals to refine music for performances
Deeply examine the technical and expressive aspects of music
Auditioning for ILMEA is strongly recommended
A minimum of 5 required concerts per year
State Course: 05111A000, Vocal Ensembles
1106 Choraliers
1106 Choraliers
Grade Level: 10-12
Credits Earned: 1.0
Prerequisite: Vocal & Dance Audition
Description: GLITZ, GLIMMER, SHINE, & SHIMMER! Choraliers celebrates the connection between movement and music as students present dozens of performances throughout the school year to various audiences in a variety of venues. Students work toward mastery of vocal techniques and choreography in a variety of music, including today’s pop, Broadway show tunes, and show choir standards.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Students will collaborate with peers to improve performance qualities and establish personal performance goals.
Students will demonstrate an understanding of the technical and performance demands of various prepared or improvised performances.
5-6 Required Performances per year with additional seasonal performances as scheduled.
Students demonstrate an ability to repeat sequences and synchronize actions to improve performance quality.
State Course: 05111A000, Vocal Ensembles
1109 Mixed Chorus
1109 Mixed Chorus
Grade Level: 9-12
Credits Earned: 1.0
Prerequisite: Audition
Description: Do you like music? Do you catch yourself jamming out to the radio? This year-long vocal music class introduces new or developing performers to the fundamentals of chorus. Come be part of a group working together to perform in high-energy concerts throughout the year. This course may be repeated for credit.
Major Topics or Themes: (additional topics may be covered)
Students will experience music representing diverse cultures, styles, and genres.
Students are required to participate in 3-4 local concerts per year.
Students will learn and develop the ability to read music.
Students will learn and develop proper singing techniques.
State Course: 05110A000, Chorus
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