Chorus

Courses

Advanced Chorus (Select): 9289

An audition is required for selection to this course. Only seventh and eighth grade students are placed in this group. The curriculum includes learning to produce a proper tone, singing in harmony, understanding basic music terminology, reading music and working together as a group. Students are required to participate in several nighttime and/or out-of-school performances throughout the year.

Beginning Chorus: 92601/92602

Students learn to produce proper tone and to sing in unison and harmony with others. They learn basic terms, musical rhythms and music history. Emphasis is placed on expression through music. Participation is expected and graded. One evening concert is scheduled. Students may take the course both semesters.

Beginning Chorus: 92601/92602

This course is open to any seventh or eighth grade student. The curriculum includes learning to produce a proper singing tone, singing in unison and two- and/or three-part harmony, understanding music terminology, reading and understanding music notation, and working together as a music ensemble. This course is a half-year course. Students are required to participate in one evening performance each semester. Students may take the course both semesters.

Intermediate Chorus: 9285

This course is open to any seventh or eighth grade student who meets the prerequisite experience. The curriculum includes learning to produce a proper singing tone, singing in two- and/or three-part harmony, understanding music terminology, reading and understanding music notation, and working together as a music ensemble. Students are required to participate in several evening and/or out-of-school performances throughout the year. Students in Select Chorus (9289) will not be permitted to take Intermediate Chorus (9285) at the same time.

Sixth Grade Chorus: 9269

This course is open to any sixth grade student. The curriculum includes learning to produce a proper singing tone, singing in unison and two-part harmony, understanding music terminology, reading and understanding music notation, and working together as a music ensemble. Students are required to participate in one evening performance each semester.