Concerts are held several times a year and special engagements are programmed. Students study vocal techniques, sight reading and choral style. In addition to the rehearsal periods, students must also attend a small group sectional which is scheduled during the school day, the last 30 minutes of block periods. Performance attendance is required of ALL members .
Membership is by audition when the student first enrolls in the high school program.
Continued membership will be determined by successful participation. The focus of this course is on training the individual's singing voice through frequent performance and evaluation by the class and instructor. The course aims are to develop correct breathing, tone quality, resonance, placement, diction, presence and interpretation through a wide variety of solo literature. The student becomes more proficient in listening to, performing, and writing music through a study of melody, rhythm, harmony, form, and style. The course focuses attention on many types and styles of western music, from medieval to contemporary music.