BEGINNING CHORUS & ADVANCED CHORUS

MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: This mixed choral group is designed to give experience in performing in four part harmonies. Music from Renaissance to contemporary styles, including popular and theatrical/stage music will be performed. The students MUST participate in all performances. Concerts are the final exam for the respective semesters.

HARMONY EXPRESS

MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: Harmony Express is an extracurricular show choir that meets during seminaro and after school. Most performances are done with CD acompanionist. Performances will include formal concerts, spring tour, etc. Students MUST participate in all performances. Students that do not attend the rehersals will be removed from the organization.  

MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: A study of the basic elements in melody, rhythm, and harmony with emphasis on intervals, scales, chords, and key relationships. This is a course for the student interested in gaining a better understanding of the music s/he plays and for those interested in pursuing a musical career. A mid-term and final project will be an original composition.

MAJOR CONCEPTS/CONTENT: The purpose of this course is to introduce students to basic synthesizer techniques, musical instruments digital interface (MIDI) concepts, recording techniques, programmable rhythm techniques, music composition, and software applications.