

This class provides a vehicle for students with advanced performance skills.

Students will be expected to learn basic music theory relevant to the choral singer these are, but not limited to key signatures, reading melodies, pitch, rhythm and form. This group will perform music that is more challenging. Honors chorus students are also part of the Mixed Chorus.

Prerequisites: MS Chorus or permission of choral director.Specific grade criteria distributed at the start of the semester. While NYSSMA solo festival is not required it is strongly encouraged and will be a deciding factor in Honors Chorus recommendation. Students are also required to attend a weekly voice lesson, develop proficiency on sight singing and make adequate progress. Additional performance opportunities may arise which will also be required. Mixed chorus students will be required to perform in the winter, pops, and spring concerts. Students will examine and perform a variety of styles, both sacred and secular, throughout the year. The Students will learn vocalization with emphasis on breathing, tone, projection, diction, balance, and sight-reading. This course allows students in grades 9-12 to participate in a varied program of study in vocal music. The mixed chorus meets every other day, 2-3 periods per week.
