Chamber Choir
Course Description:
Chamber Course Description: CHAMBER VOCAL ENSEMBLE Grade Level: 10-12 Course Length: 1 year Prerequisite: Audition or Approval of Director Graduation: Fulfills Fine Arts Requirement College Prep: Fulfills CSU/UC Visual/Performing Arts “F” requirement with a grade of “C” or better
Chamber Vocal Ensemble is a small mixed voice an open course offered to students who qualify for advanced music instruction through audition. Students must show proficiency in reading music, and singing with proper choral tone. This course is designed to increase the vocal skills and performance levels of each student by presenting a rigorous repertoire from various historical periods and cultures. Students will sing a wide range of literature from various periods such as European Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic as well as a variety of American genres, i.e., Spirituals, Jazz, Folk and Pop. From the study of these various styles, students will attain enhanced awareness of the history and events surrounding the development of choral literature. Students are required to participate in performances outside the regular school day throughout the academic year. Daily time commitment: ~30 minutes per day, 5 days per week, plus additional time for test preparation.
Concert/Beginning Choir is a place for students to learn how to sing, read music and just have fun. Choir concerts are 4-5x/year.
For a calendar of all performances, please see the Music Department Calendar.
Chamber Course Description: CHAMBER VOCAL ENSEMBLE Grade Level: 10-12 Course Length: 1 year Prerequisite: Audition or Approval of Director Graduation: Fulfills Fine Arts Requirement College Prep: Fulfills CSU/UC Visual/Performing Arts “F” requirement with a grade of “C” or better
Chamber Vocal Ensemble is a small mixed voice an open course offered to students who qualify for advanced music instruction through audition. Students must show proficiency in reading music, and singing with proper choral tone. This course is designed to increase the vocal skills and performance levels of each student by presenting a rigorous repertoire from various historical periods and cultures. Students will sing a wide range of literature from various periods such as European Renaissance, Baroque, Classical and Romantic as well as a variety of American genres, i.e., Spirituals, Jazz, Folk and Pop. From the study of these various styles, students will attain enhanced awareness of the history and events surrounding the development of choral literature. Students are required to participate in performances outside the regular school day throughout the academic year. Daily time commitment: ~30 minutes per day, 5 days per week, plus additional time for test preparation.
Concert/Beginning Choir is a place for students to learn how to sing, read music and just have fun. Choir concerts are 4-5x/year.
For a calendar of all performances, please see the Music Department Calendar.
Chamber Choir Attire
The Chamber Choir uniforms consist of a full length red dress (you provide your own black flats/character shoes/etc.), or a vest and tie (you provide your own black dress pants and white button down shirt).
