WOMEN’S A’CAPPELLA CHOIR   IN THE KEY OF SHE

929710 Grade: 10–12

Credit: 1      Class Fee REQUIRED

Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Recommendation

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This course gives students the opportunity to develop an understanding of A’Cappella music ranging from the Renaissances to the latest pop music. Women’s A Cappella Choir completes High School level three of the Virginia Department of Education vocal standards while singing contemporary repertoire. The curriculum is divided into four strands— Performance and Production, Cultural Context and Music Theory, Judgment and Criticism, and Aesthetics which provides the organization and pacing for instructional strategies in the content area. This course fosters skills which help students develop vocal production techniques and ensemble participation. Learning the art of singing promotes student achievement, positive self-esteem, cooperation, stage presence, etiquette, and career awareness. Students will demonstrate leadership skills and collaborate with their peers, while making music. Vocal teachers will evaluate and select students by voice classification. Performances are mandatory and are a part of the overall grade in this class. Special attire WILL be required for performances.

MEN’S A’CAPPELLA CHOIR    DEVIL'S FORTE

929711 Grade: 10–12

Credit: 1 Class Fee REQUIRED

 Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Recommendation

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Men’s A Cappella Choir performs many styles of music, ranging from Renaissance to Twentieth Century, as well as, contemporary repertoire. This course fosters skills which help students develop vocal production techniques and ensemble participation. Learning the art of singing promotes student achievement, positive self-esteem, cooperation, stage presence, etiquette, and career awareness. Students will demonstrate leadership skills and collaborate with their peers, while making music. Vocal teachers will evaluate and select students by voice classification. Evening performances are mandatory and are a part of the overall grade in this class. Special attire WILL be required for performances.

ADVANCED MIXED/TREBLE CHOIR     TAKE NOTE

928912 Grade: 9-12

Credit: 1  Class Fee REQUIRED

Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Recommendation

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Mixed/Treble Choir performs many styles of repertoire, ranging from Renaissance to Twentieth Century at an intermediate high school level. This course fosters skills which help students develop vocal production techniques and ensemble participation. Learning the art of singing promotes student achievement, positive self-esteem, cooperation, stage presence, etiquette, and career awareness. (Vocal teachers will evaluate and select students by voice classification.) Evening performances are mandatory and are a part of the overall grade in this class. Special attire WILL  be required for performances.