Chorus will meet on alternating days all year long. The CVHS choral program covers contrasting musical styles from Baroque to Modern musical literature, and stresses the learning of music theory and fundamentals as part of the class. Meets on alternating days all year long. Select chorus also meets for one hour weekly after school. We perform several times each semester for school concerts and for various community events.
Classes are open to all level students, and no previous experience is required.
Students will be exposed to basic fundamentals of music including notation, basic theory, note-reading, listening skills, keyboard orientation and other types of introductory activities. The class will emphasize tuning, reading music, writing music, and playing melodies and chords. A survey of western music from the pre-classical period to the modern with emphasis on discussing how trends in music of yesterday affect the music of today. Critical listening to all types of music will be a big part of the class. Students will be encouraged to bring in examples of their own favorite music for class discussion and critique.