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Concert Choir
This year long course is open to students in 9-12 grade by
audition and invitation. The intent of this course is to introduce
students to basic principles and practices of singing technique,
sightreading and musicianship. The group retains as its mission
the performance of quality choral works from all genres at
the highest possible level. Featured performances by the Concert
Choir include the annual Christmas concert and Spring concert.
Students in this ensemble are eligible to audition for the
Select Choir. See the Choral Director before scheduling Concert
Choir to schedule an audition. Grades will be determined by
participation and concert attendance.
Select Choir
This highly selective ensemble is open to students in grades
9-12 by audition and invitation. The Select Choir rehearses
on Thursdays during class time and on Monday evenings from
5:30 to 7:30 PM, at the director’s discretion. Students enrolled
in Select Choir will receive 1/4 credit per semester. Because
of limited rehearsal time and a demanding performance schedule,
students who accept the invitation to join Select Choir are
required to enroll in both Concert Choir and Select Choir
for the entire academic year. Students are also required to
audition for District Honor Choir in September. See the Choral
Director before scheduling to arrange an audition. Grades
will be determined by participation and concert attendance.
AP Music Theory
The ultimate goal of this year long, college
preparatory course is to develop a student's ability to recognize,
understand, and describe the basic materials and processes
of music that are heard and presented in a score. Through
mastery of music fundamentals, students will learn to analyze
and assess the music they hear on a daily basis. Students
taking this course are expected to complete the AP Music Theory
Exam in the Spring. Enrollment in this course is open, but
with the understanding that the student have a strong musical
performance or private lesson background. Class size will
be limited to no more than 15 students per section.
Treble Choir
This semester class is open to students in grades 9-12 by
audition and invitation. The intent of this course is similar
to Concert choir - to introduce students to basic principles
and practices of singing technique, sightreading and musicianship
- though it will focus on appropriate repertoire written for
female voices. Featured performances by the Treble Choir include
the annual Christmas Concert, and various other performing
venues throughout the fall semester. Students are also required
to audition for the Louisiana Women’s High School All State
Choir in September. Students in this ensemble are eligible
to audition for the Select Choir. See the Choral Director
before scheduling Treble Choir to schedule an audition. Grades
will be determined by participation and concert attendance.
6th Grade General
Music
Class centers around the proper use of the singing voice,
culminating in a brief solo recital. Other topics of study
include opera as well as creative exercises involving libretto
writing and aria composition. Grades will be determined based
on class participation and graded homework.
7th and 8th Grade
General Choir
This performing ensemble will meet the first nine-weeks of
the school year and twice during flex for the remainder of
the year. Grades will be determined based on class participation
and concert attendance. This course is required for entry
into advanced choral ensembles in the upper school.
Music Appreciation
This academic class will explore the materials and making
of both classical and contemporary western music. Students
will be required to listen to and analyze various forms of
art music. No previous performance experience is required.
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