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| FRESHMAN
CHOIR (level 1) No Prerequisite
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| Membership
is open to all Freshman boys and girls
wanting to sing, regardless of ability
level. The course is designed to address
the beginning levels of vocal technique
and musicianship. It is important to
note that this course is designed to
still allow freshman a study hall at
least two days a week while Mr. Kauffman
works independently with other sections
of the Freshman choir. The Freshmen
Choir may perform at festivals and district/state
contests throughout the year. |
| CONCERT
CHORALE (level 2) |
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course is designed to address the intermediate
level of vocal technique and musicianship.
Membership is open primarily to 10th
and 11th graders who are still developing
their vocal music knowledge base while
continuing to develop a healthy vocal
technique that will facilitate more
challenging literature. The Concert
Chorale will perform at festivals and
district/state contests throughout the
year. |
| MEN'S
GLEE AND CHORUS (level 2) |
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| Membership
in Men's Glee is designed for 9th and
10th graders, and Men's Chorus is comprised
of 11th and 12th graders. The course
is designed to address the intermediate
level of vocal technique and musicianship.
Men’s Glee and Women’s Glee
are a great answer for students whose
schedule is completely full but still
want to be involved in a singing ensemble.
The courses meet 2 days a week before
school. This also enables members of
the orchestra and band department to
be involved in choral music. Literature
is chosen specifically for SSA, SSAA,
TTB or TTBB voicings. The Men’s
and Women’s Glee will perform at
festivals and district/state contests
throughout the year. |
| WOMEN'S
GLEE (level 2) |
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| Membership
is designed for 9th and 10th graders.
The course is designed to address the
intermediate level of vocal technique
and musicianship. Men’s Glee and
Women’s Glee are a great answer
for students whose schedule is completely
full but still want to be involved in
a singing ensemble. The courses meet
2 days a week before school. This also
enables members of the orchestra and
band department to be involved in choral
music. Literature is chosen specifically
for SSA, SSAA, TTB or TTBB voicings.
The Men’s and Women’s Glee
will perform at festivals and district/state
contests throughout the year. |
| WOMEN'S
CHORUS |
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| Membership
is designed for 11th and 12th graders.
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| SYMPHONIC
CHOIR (level 3) prerequisite 1 year
of high school music or equivalent as
determined by the director |
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course is an intermediate to advanced
level performance group at the high
school level. Membership is open by
audition only. The course is designed
to improve the individual’s vocal
technique and build upon an intermediate
to advanced musicianship level. The
Symphonic Choir will perform at festivals
and district/state contests throughout
the year. |
| VOCAL
ENSEMBLE (level 4) prerequisite
1-2 years of high school music or equivalent
as determined by the director |
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Vocal Ensemble members must also participate
in the Symphonic Choir. Membership is
open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors
by audition only. The vocal ensemble
is an extension of the Symphonic Choir
and will allow advanced vocal students
to rehearse and perform music at a higher
technical and artistic level. Members
must have the ability to sing alone
and yet blend with the ensemble. Several
programs throughout the year will require
the participant to dance as well as
sing. The Vocal Ensemble performs evening
concerts during the year for school
and community events, as well as festivals
and district/state contests throughout
the year. |
