Choral Music

Saber Singers is for treble voices, experienced and non-experienced, who wish to study and perform in the area of choral music. The emphasis of this course is to expose the student to the performing art of choral music. Students will study proper techniques of good vocal production and music from all major style periods. Students will perform in 2 concerts per semester. Participation in all performances is required.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 9-12
• Prerequisite: None
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in FINE ARTS.  May be taken more than once for credit.

This course is for 15-30 singers and a rhythm section. The emphasis of the course is to expose these students to the professional standards of vocal jazz in the area of literature, basic musical knowledge, and proper stylization for performing for public audiences. There will be extra sectional rehearsals required. Concurrent membership in another major performing group is required. Students must be concurrently enrolled in another choir course.  Participation in all performances is required.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Audition
• Fees: TBD Concert Dress Fee

Meets Requirements in FINE ARTS.  May be taken more than once for credit.

Saber8 is for tenor/bass voices, experienced and non-experienced. The emphasis of this course is to offer the student an understanding of choral music from the major periods in history to the present and its aesthetic value while developing good vocal techniques. Open to any freshmen, sophomore, junior, and senior tenor/bass voices. Students will perform in 4 concerts per year. Participation in all performances is required.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 9-12
• Prerequisite: None
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in FINE ARTS.  May be taken more than once for credit.

Voices of the Pride is for 30-50 selected treble and tenor/bass voices who wish to study in the area of choral music. The course emphasizes professional standards of choral music in the areas of literature, history, theory, and proper singing techniques. Students perform at various concerts throughout the school year and are required to participate in extra sectional rehearsals. Participation in all performances is required.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Audition
• Fees: TBD Concert Dress Fee

Meets Requirements in FINE ARTS.  May be taken more than once for credit.

Mirinesse is for auditioned treble voices who wish to study choral music. The emphasis of the course is to expose the students to professional standards of vocal music in the area of literature, basic music knowledge, and proper singing techniques. Students may perform at various outside concerts. Participation in all performances is required.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Audition
• Fees: TBD Concert Dress Fee

Meets Requirements in FINE ARTS.  May be taken more than once for credit.

Versailles is for 30-50 selected treble singers who wish to study in the area of choral music. The emphasis of this course is to expose the students to professional standards of vocal music in the area of literature, basic musical knowledge, and proper singing techniques.
Students perform at various outside concerts and are required to participate in extra sectional rehearsals. Participation in all performances is required.

• Credit: 1.0
• Level: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Audition
• Fees: TBD Concert Dress Fee

Meets Requirements in FINE ARTS.  May be taken more than once for credit.

This is a performance class for students who wish to continue developing their vocal and audition skills.  This class is motivated by the individual needs of the student and will focus on auditions for college, All State Choir auditions, the musical/play auditions, community theatre and so on.  Students need to be self motivated and are expected to prepare a new piece every two weeks.

• Credit: 0.5
• Level: 10-12
• Prerequisite: Audition
• Fees: None

Meets Requirements in FINE ARTS.  May be taken more than once for credit.