As a co-curricular ensemble, rehearsals and performances outside regular school hours are a requirement. This class is open to all students who have an interest in singing. There is no audition requirement. The students will learn techniques for tone production, including breathing techniques, singing posture, and proper diction. Students are expected to learn basic music theory as related to choral music.
Performance is required as a necessary demonstration of the skills learned in class.
As a co-curricular ensemble, rehearsals and performances outside regular school hours are a requirement. This is a select, performance oriented ensemble involved in concert and community appearances and participating in Virginia Music Educators Association events. The repertoire will include a wide and diverse spectrum of choral literature encompassing a range of musical periods that extends from the renaissance to pop, folk, and jazz. A capella singing will be encouraged and sight singing and music theory will be an integral part of the class. Students will learn to sing expressively by responding to the director's cues.