A positive attitude, a desire to sing in a choir, and consent of the director. Even though this class is opened to upper classmen, all freshmen vocal music students are required to take this class before admission to one of the concert choirs. There are required evening and weekend performances for concerts, festivals, community activities, and rehearsals that affect a major portion of the student's assessment. There is no required audition for this excellent class. One year, two credits.
Emphasis is placed on improving skills in musicianship.
Performance groups are full orchestra, string orchestra, small ensembles and soloists. There are required evening and weekend performances for concerts, contests, festivals, and rehearsals. One year, two credits. Emphasis is placed on improving technical skills and musicianship. Performance groups are full orchestra, string orchestra, small ensembles and soloists.