Members of this ensemble are expected to be independent singers, highly motivated and committed to teh group and its activities. This course is designed for students beginning their high school choral sequence. It is a performance-baseed course requiring day and evening performances at school, in the Kingco League sponsored festivals, and concerts throughout the local community. Students sing a variety of choral literature and styles from around the world in 3 and 4 part harmony. Students wok on vocal production, interpretation of musical styles, critical thinging and problem solving.
Students develop a sense of pride, responsibility, commitment, and self-confidence ands performers.
This choir sings a wide variety of choral music including standard classics, popular American music, and music originating from other cultures. This is a performance-based choir which requires numerous day and evening concerts, contests, and musical events outside of the school day. Students continue developing good vocal production and performance practice skills as well as honing their sight-reading and independent singing ability. Musical teamwork, self-confidence, and a sense of accomplishment characterize what the singer realizes from the choral experience. Students will perform literature from all time periods with the appropriate technique, tone, articulation, phrasing and style.