Chorus 8 / Select Vocal Ensemble

Year-long; 7th and 8th Grade

Successful Audition and/or Teacher Recommendation Required for Vocal Ensemble only

Chorus 8 and Vocal Ensemble are full-year classes open to the more advanced jr. high singer and provide students with an excellent way to become involved in their school community. Fundamentals of singing and music reading will be reviewed; however, members will be challenged to move beyond beginning jr. high vocal music repertoire. All styles of music will be explored and developed including traditional, folk, jazz, contemporary, and pop/rock with exposure and performance of foreign language texts as well. These ensembles provide students with vocal and music skills on which they can build to successfully participate in high school and beyond. Opportunities to participate in public performances during school and outside of the school day will be required. Occasions for enrichment may include participation in events such as Solo and Ensemble Contest and District Honors Choir. All students will continue to foster an appreciation for the performance creativity of music while developing individual singing strengths and important team-building ensemble skills as well.