The ensemble meets four times per week during 45 minute X-periods. It involves both experience in vocal performance and development and utilization of basic music skills. Aspects of performance include basic vocal techniques, considerations of ensemble, and proper stylistic interpretations. Aspects of musicianship include identification of keys, scales, modes, meters, intervals in a manner designed to develop sight-reading ability utilizing solfege. The composition of the ensemble dictates program and performances.
Repertory is primarily from the classics with occasional popular pieces.
These will then be utilized throughout the rest of the rehearsal to learn, hone and ready works for performance. Stressed topics will be ensemble skills, vowel modification, musicianship skills, and developing vocal independence.