SELECT CHOIR
The Select Choir is designed with an emphasis on advanced vocal techniques, concert performance, and stage presentation. Select Choir is open to only the highest level of vocal student. As part of the ensemble, students develop proper breathing technique, tone production, basic music-reading skills, blending, and interpretation. As a wide variety of repertoire is studied, students are exposed to both traditional and contemporary musical styles. The ensemble performs at various school, community, and state events throughout the year and has received “A” ratings at both the state and national level.
OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. be able to sing in unison and harmony, using proper diction and vocal technique.
2. be able to read basic melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic notation.
3. develop their listening and problem-solving skills as they work together in a group setting.
4. learn how to interpret texts in various languages and perform with proper phrasing and dynamics.
5. be able to identify and follow basic conducting patterns and cues.
6. understand the effect of a healthy lifestyle on one’s musical abilities.
7. develop a sense of respect for self and others, as well as a sense of civic responsibility
Students will:
1. be able to sing in unison and harmony, using proper diction and vocal technique.
2. be able to read basic melodic, harmonic, and rhythmic notation.
3. develop their listening and problem-solving skills as they work together in a group setting.
4. learn how to interpret texts in various languages and perform with proper phrasing and dynamics.
5. be able to identify and follow basic conducting patterns and cues.
6. understand the effect of a healthy lifestyle on one’s musical abilities.
7. develop a sense of respect for self and others, as well as a sense of civic responsibility