Grades: 10, 11, 12
Full Year Course
Credits: 4
Level: Honors


Recommended Prerequisite:
Singing Audition, aural skills test, and Teacher Recommendation


Chamber Singers is a course open to vocalists of advanced skill and high motivation. The course will focus on group vocal techniques, a high level of public and personal performance, various styles of choral literature, and individual growth. Students will work toward auditioning for District and S.E.M.S.B.A. festivals. Students will be given the opportunity to master vocal skills and increase their musical understandings by means of rigorous rehearsals, daily individual practice, and recorded assignments. This course will provide an opportunity for singers to realize high levels of personal achievement, be part of an ensemble of exceptional musical quality, and reach high group performance standards. Students will continue working toward the goal of musical literacy, including sight-singing using the moveable [Do] system. Chamber Singers is a performance-based class and participation at all concerts is mandatory. This course may be repeated each year for credit. Appropriate concert attire is required of all members; black suit for gentlemen and formal, floor length gown for the women.


Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to: