Concert Choir

Concert Choir is a performance-based class open to all students in grades 9-12. Students will be exposed to a variety of musical styles and performance methods as they work together in an ensemble setting to develop their singing skills, music literacy, and performance expressiveness in order to share with the larger community.

Prerequisite

None

Special Purchases

Concert outfit (formal dress for girls/tuxedos for boys) ranges from $80 for dresses to $160 for tuxedos; choir t-shirt for Choir Tour

Homework Estimate

Occasional lyrics quizzes or music practice as concert time approaches

Mandatory before-school or after-school participation

All performances are mandatory (about 5-7 a year, some during school hours and others outside school hours) plus two Saturday dress rehearsals for the NRCA on-campus concerts in December and April. Choir tours every other year during Winter or Spring breaks are mandatory. *Several fundraisers are available to offset trip cost (Fun in the Sun Camp in June, Book Covering in August).

Major Concepts Covered

This course covers the following: vocal production, part singing, sight-reading, and musical independence.

Insider Information

There is potential to earn Honors Credit in this class.

Concert Choir is open to anyone with a desire to sing. Students do not have to have a strong voice or solo voice. They should want to make music with others in a group setting. The instructors work with each singer to help them develop confidence and vocal skills that they can share in their performances. There are opportunities for students to audition for All-Carolina Select Choir and NCMEA Honors Chorus and participate in NCMEA All-State Chorus, as well as perform the National Anthem for athletic events. Singing in a choir builds community, camaraderie, confidence and can be a lifelong love and hobby.

Choir Tour (in which students take a trip to perform) will occur every other year, beginning with the 2024 tour.