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Course Title: Freshman Choir Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 105610 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): None Open to 9
Grades:
Description: This choir is organized as the basic element in the vocal music program and the foundation for more
specialized work in the advanced choirs. The class involves sight-reading, tone production, voice placement and other
fundamental singing techniques. Attendance at rehearsals and concert performances is required for those who select this
course.
Course Title: Concert Choir Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 105620 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): None Open to 10, 11, 12
Grades:
Description: Concert Choir is an ensemble class for students who enjoy singing and working in a group. The class
objectives include good ensemble singing, improving each individual’s vocal technique, and high-level performance of
quality literature. Class activities include warm-up exercises and rehearsing challenging choral selections for mixed
ensembles. Attendance at rehearsals and concert performances is required for those who select this course.
Course Title: Chamber Singers Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 105630 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Prior participation in a high school curricular choir OR two Open to 10, 11, 12
years participation in a high school music reading ensemble Grades:
and selection by audition
Description: Chamber Singers is a highly select ensemble dedicated to choral music written for mixed voices. The course
provides the opportunity for the advanced singer to learn and perform a more challenging and diverse repertoire. Emphasis
will be placed on tone production, musicality, sight-reading, and developing the advanced singer. Attendance at rehearsals
and concert performances is required for those who select this course.
Course Title: Women’s Ensemble Credit Value: 1.0
Course Number: 105640 Term(s) Full Year
Offered:
Prerequisite(s): Prior participation in a high school curricular choir OR two Open to 10, 11, 12
years participation in a high school music reading ensemble Grades:
and selection by audition
Description: Women’s Ensemble is a highly select ensemble dedicated to choral music written for treble voices in two,
three, and four parts. This class encompasses a large area of challenging repertoire and sight-reading is essential. Emphasis
is placed on tone production, musicality, and developing the advanced singer. Attendance at rehearsals and concert
performances is required for those who select this course.
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