This is an auditioned group of highly select students. Students will learn to improve their individual vocal skills and techniques as well as learn the skills required for ensemble singing and performing. Pitch awareness, rhythmic ability, voice tone quality, proper articulation, music reading skills and vocal style are reinforced during the daily choir. Requirements include participation in several evening and day concerts throughout the year as well as other school sponsored performance opportunities and/or performance tour trips. NYSSMA Solo Festival, NYSSMA Majors, All-County Festivals are extensions of this course and a part of the Music Curriculum Program and will be taught during a small group-lesson period. Participation in an ensemble includes required afterschool and evening attendance at rehearsals and performances that count toward the student’s grade. Students are encouraged to have a full understanding of the after-hours rehearsal/performance schedules prior to enrollment. Acceptable for Regents Diploma Graduation Requirement and Required for the 3- & 5-Unit Sequence in Music Education.
Prerequisites
Audition and Teacher Recommendation