Eastern View High School Choir Mission Statement
The Choral Department at Eastern View High School is
dedicated to provide all students the access to the development of vocal
techniques, the study of different genres of music, the expansion of ensemble
skill and higher levels of music theory in order to produce advanced healthy lifelong
vocalists and supporters of the choral arts.
-performance
excellence
-development
of an appreciation of all genres of music
- development of the singing voice in accuracy
of pitch, tone quality, harmonizing
-development
of confidence for solo singing and ensemble blend
-development
of sight reading skills
-development
of an understanding of higher levels of music theory
-recognition
of notation in reference to piano keys
-exposure
of students to different historical and cultural music literature
-development
of skills in cooperation, responsibility, and teamwork
-preparation
of all students to become lifelong learners and supporters of the choral arts
-Enjoyment
of Singing!!
INTRO TO CHOIR (Concert Choir) 926010
Grade: 9 - 12 Credit: 1
This course provides the opportunity
for students to develop an
understanding of varied types of
music. Course work will include
listening activities, sight singing,
special projects and mandatory
performances. Grades are based on
daily participation, posture,
written and singing tests, semester
projects, and participation in
mandatory concerts. Emphasis will be
placed on improving music
reading skills, music terminology,
vocal production, and general
music knowledge. All students will be
required to provide their
own performance attire. All students
are required to participate
in after school practices and
performances.
ARTISTIC CHOIR (Troubadours) 928010
Grade: 9 - 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This choir performs many styles of music, ranging from
Renaissance to Twentieth Century, at an artistic level.
Course
work will include advanced listening, sight singing,
special
projects, and performances. All students in Artistic Choir
are
required to provide their own costume and participate in
after
school practices and concerts.
WOMEN’S A’CAPPELLA CHOIR 929710
Grade: 9 – 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This course gives students the opportunity to develop an
understanding of a’cappella music ranging from the
Renaissances
to the latest pop music. This course studies musical
elements
such as theory, vocal production, vocal percussion, and
balance.
Occasionally choreography may be added to the music.
Grades
will be based on daily participation, singing test, special
projects,and performance.
All students in Women’s A’Cappella Choir are required to
participate in after school practices and performances.
MEN’S A’CAPPELLA CHOIR 929711
Grade: 9 – 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This course gives students the opportunity to develop an
understanding of a’cappella music ranging from the
Renaissances
to the latest pop styles. This course studies musical
elements
such as theory, vocal production, vocal percussion, and
balance.
Occasionally choreography may be added to the music.
Grades
will be based on daily participation, singing test, special
projects,and performance.
All students in Men’s A’Cappella Choir are required to
participate
in after school practices and performances.
Show Choir (Innovation)
Grade: 9 – 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
Show Choir is an auditioned mixed choir that is offered to
students in grades 9 through 12. Students will be
introduced to a
wide variety of music from jazz to Broadway to the latest
pop
music. Course work will include basic music theory, work
on vocal
production, basic to advanced choreography, and techniques
in
show production. Grades will be based on daily
participation, dance tests
singing tests, and performances. All students in Show
Choir are
required to provide their own concert attire and to
participate in
extra practices and performances
Show Choir(Electrified, Women’s)
Grade: 9 – 12 Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Audition & Teacher Recommendation
This course introduces students to the techniques and
curriculum offered in Advanced Show Choir.
Coursework will include music theory, work on vocal production, basics
to choreography, and techniques for show production. Grades will be based on
daily participation, singing and dance tests, and performances. . All students
in Show Choir are
required to provide their own concert attire and to
participate in
extra practices and performances
