CHORUS
Mr. Jonathan Hall
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Courses
Chorus Ensemble 354100CW
Prerequisite: Audition
This class is primarily for 9th graders. In this class, students will develop vocal techniques and sight-singing skills in addition to a strong base of music theory. Attendance at rehearsals and concerts outside of the school day (inc. weekends) is required.
Chamber Singers 354200CW
Prerequisite: Audition or teacher approval
Taking choral singers in preparation for the Chamber Singers vocal ensemble is highly recommended.
This class is primarily for 10-12th graders. In this class, students will develop vocal techniques and sight-singing skills in addition to a strong base of music theory. This intermediate choir will prepare students for Concert Choir, emphasizing a variety of musical styles and technical skills consistent with an intermediate level of choral literature. This choir features a minimum of one per semester. There is an emphasis on a variety of musical styles and technical skills consistent with intermediate high school choral repertoire. By enrolling and being accepted through audition, the student agrees to attend rehearsals, activities, and performances outside of the regular school day (including weekends) as required by the choral director.
Concert Choir 354300CW
Prerequisite: audition
Taking Choral Ensemble/Singers in preparation for the Concert Choir is highly recommended.
This class stresses advanced choral performance techniques. The choir performs yearly at the State Choral Competition, a national competition, and for other community and school events. This course emphasizes a variety of musical styles and technical skills consistent with the highest grade of choral literature. By enrolling and being accepted through audition, the student agrees to attend rehearsals, activities, and performances outside of the regular school day (including weekends) as required by the choral director.
Concert Choir Honors 354400HW
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Taking Choral Ensemble/Singers in preparation for the Concert Choir is highly recommended.
Honors Chorus members may receive honors credit in the 11th and 12 grader for completing all requirements of the Honors chorus curriculum. This course will provide opportunities for advancement and refinement of musical potential, higher level thinking skills and aesthetic judgment. Emphasis will be placed on refining ensemble performance skills, recognition of musical styles of more advanced literature for chorus, creative development and self-evaluation. Honors Chorus provides a rigorous and challenging curriculum for those select chorus students with the commitment and ability to undertake a more demanding workload in the areas of music performance and scholarship.
Music-IB SL 356A001W
To receive IB credit, the student must pass the IB music exam. Students enrolled in IB the IB music exam. Students enrolled in IB music must also be enrolled in band, chorus, or orchestra for the entire school year.
This rigorous semester course includes the study of music in western society, international music, basic music literacy, and music theory. Through basic music literacy, and music theory. Through this exploration of music, students will be able to listen to a piece of music and identify its genre and style. Students will write a paper comparing and contrasting two musical styles from historical perspective. A basic knowledge of music theory and strong writing skills are strongly recommended.
Prerequisite: Audition
This class is primarily for 9th graders. In this class, students will develop vocal techniques and sight-singing skills in addition to a strong base of music theory. Attendance at rehearsals and concerts outside of the school day (inc. weekends) is required.
Chamber Singers 354200CW
Prerequisite: Audition or teacher approval
Taking choral singers in preparation for the Chamber Singers vocal ensemble is highly recommended.
This class is primarily for 10-12th graders. In this class, students will develop vocal techniques and sight-singing skills in addition to a strong base of music theory. This intermediate choir will prepare students for Concert Choir, emphasizing a variety of musical styles and technical skills consistent with an intermediate level of choral literature. This choir features a minimum of one per semester. There is an emphasis on a variety of musical styles and technical skills consistent with intermediate high school choral repertoire. By enrolling and being accepted through audition, the student agrees to attend rehearsals, activities, and performances outside of the regular school day (including weekends) as required by the choral director.
Concert Choir 354300CW
Prerequisite: audition
Taking Choral Ensemble/Singers in preparation for the Concert Choir is highly recommended.
This class stresses advanced choral performance techniques. The choir performs yearly at the State Choral Competition, a national competition, and for other community and school events. This course emphasizes a variety of musical styles and technical skills consistent with the highest grade of choral literature. By enrolling and being accepted through audition, the student agrees to attend rehearsals, activities, and performances outside of the regular school day (including weekends) as required by the choral director.
Concert Choir Honors 354400HW
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Taking Choral Ensemble/Singers in preparation for the Concert Choir is highly recommended.
Honors Chorus members may receive honors credit in the 11th and 12 grader for completing all requirements of the Honors chorus curriculum. This course will provide opportunities for advancement and refinement of musical potential, higher level thinking skills and aesthetic judgment. Emphasis will be placed on refining ensemble performance skills, recognition of musical styles of more advanced literature for chorus, creative development and self-evaluation. Honors Chorus provides a rigorous and challenging curriculum for those select chorus students with the commitment and ability to undertake a more demanding workload in the areas of music performance and scholarship.
Music-IB SL 356A001W
To receive IB credit, the student must pass the IB music exam. Students enrolled in IB the IB music exam. Students enrolled in IB music must also be enrolled in band, chorus, or orchestra for the entire school year.
This rigorous semester course includes the study of music in western society, international music, basic music literacy, and music theory. Through basic music literacy, and music theory. Through this exploration of music, students will be able to listen to a piece of music and identify its genre and style. Students will write a paper comparing and contrasting two musical styles from historical perspective. A basic knowledge of music theory and strong writing skills are strongly recommended.