Attendance at all concerts and at a weekly rotating lesson is required and students must take a final examination. Chorus is open to eighth graders regardless of training or experience. This course provides the student with a creative outlet which contributes to intellectual, emotional, and physical growth and helps develop talents that may apply to either an avocation or vocation. Performing experiences contribute to school and community life and to the individual's awareness of group responsibilities and self discipline. The Chorus sings in two, three, or four parts and performs music from a wide variety of styles and historic periods.
Ensembles perform at least two times during the year.
All students must participate in the performances and rehearsals and are required to take a final examination. This is an elective course for those students who are already in band. Students will learn jazz and rock techniques, beginning improvisation, and experience the uniqueness of small ensembles. Drummers and keyboard players who wish to enroll in Jazz Ensemble will be auditioned by the director. This service is offered to IEP students with the approval of the Committe on Special Education.