Vocal
Courses are offered based on demand, teacher availability and certification.
GENERAL CHOIR
33711 Celtic Singers A (Mixed Chorus) - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - HHS 9 10 11 12
33712 Celtic Singers B
This mixed choir is made up of men and women’s voices with a major emphasis on learning proper vocal and choral techniques, music theory and sight singing. Preparation and training for participation in a performance-oriented choir is the main objective for the students in this class. Grades are based on participation, theory and sight singing.
33731 Treble Choir - 1 trimester – Repeatable - CHS 9 10 11 12
This is a women’s choir with a major emphasis on learning proper vocal and choral techniques, music theory and sight singing. Preparation and training for participation in a performance-oriented choir is the main objective for the students in the class. Grades are based on participation, theory and sight singing. Offered Tri 1 only.
SELECT CHOIR
33821 Soundsations A - Select Women's Chorus - 3 Trimesters - Repeatable - PHS 10 11 12
33822 Soundsations B
33823 Soundsations C
Prerequisite: Audition
Soundsations is an audition women's choir. Though a great emphasis is made on performance, this choir works to build the voice through group voice training, and exposure to the widest possible choices of musical styles. Soundsations will perform every trimester. Vacancies in the next year's Senior Choir are filled from this select women’s chorus before any other students are considered.
33932 Vocal Point B - Select Women’s Choir - 2 Trimesters - Repeatable - CHS 9 10 11 12
33933 Vocal Point C
Prerequisite: Audition
This is a select women’s choir with a focus on the expanding female voice. Emphasis on music theory, music history, rehearsal etiquette, and performances. Emphasis on the expanding voice and performance. Grades are based on class participation, music knowledge, and performances. Opportunities for state and northwest association activities will be available. A uniform is required and a rental/cleaning fee assessed. District participation fee applies. Vacancies in the next year's Senior Choir are filled from this select women’s chorus before any other students are considered.
33911 Men’s Choir - 1 Trimester - Repeatable - CHS 9 10 11 12
Co-requisite: Concert Choir
This is a select men’s choir with a special focus on the expanding male voice. Emphasis on music theory, music history, rehearsal etiquette, and performances. Opportunities for state and northwest association activities will also be available. Grades are based on class participation, music knowledge, and performances. A uniform will be required and a rental and cleaning fee will be assessed. No District participation fee applies, unless student is also participating in Concert Choir. Offered Tri 1 only.
33921 Century Singers A - Advanced Select Mixed Choir - 3 Trimesters - Repeatable - CHS 10 11 12
33922 Century Singers B
33923 Century Singers C
Prerequisite: Audition
Participation in at least one trimester of another auditioned choir is encouraged. Students must audition with the choir director, and be accepted into the group prior to academic planning. Students are highly encouraged to also participate in Vocal Point as well as Century Singers.
This is an elite performing choir of CHS made up of selected singers from auditions. The group meets during 0 hour (early morning). The emphasis is performance of a wide range of music styles in festivals, the community, and the school. Opportunities for participation in state and northwest association activities will be available. Grades are based on class participation and performances as well as section rehearsal attendance.
Students are selected for the group based on previous experience in Century Choirs, work ethic, commitment, and vocal contribution that fits with the ensemble. Acceptance during the year is based upon the need for specific voice parts. 9th graders are accepted based on vocal needs of the group. A uniform will be required and a rental and cleaning fee will be assessed. District Participation fee applies to Century Singers.
33861 Gate City Singers A - 3 Trimesters - Repeatable - PHS 11 12
33862 Gate City Singers B
33863 Gate City Singers C
Prerequisite: Senior Choir members may audition
This is a small, select choir devoted to singing a wide variety of choral literature. Their music is often choreographed. The group performs many public concerts a year for audiences of all kinds and sizes. The choir meets in zero hour every day and its membership is open only to members of Senior Choir. Auditions are held in May. A uniform will be required and a rental and cleaning fee may be assessed. District Participation fee may apply to Gate City Singers.
33881 Trouveres A - 3 Trimesters - Repeatable - HHS 10 11 12
33882 Trouveres B
33883 Trouveres C
Prerequisite: Audition
Co-requisite: 3 trimesters of an additional choir course - Chamber Choir or Senior Choir
This is a small, very select choir devoted to singing swing, pop, and show music. Choreography is an important part of this group’s performance. This group performs 30 to 40 performances during the year. The choir meets during the early morning time period. Auditions for this group will be held in the spring for the following school year. Concerts are mandatory and graded. Fall and spring performances and Cabaret are mandatory. A uniform will be required and a rental and cleaning fee may be assessed. District Participation fee may apply to Trouveres.
SENIOR SELECT CHOIR
33742 Concert Choir B - Select Mixed Choir - 2 Trimesters - Repeatable - CHS 9 10 11 12
33743 Concert Choir C
Prerequisite: Men’s Choir/Treble Choir
This choir is a large select group of singers performing all periods and styles of music. Emphasis on music theory, music history, rehearsal etiquette, and performance both as soloists and in a choir. Students are required to take both Trimester 2 and Trimester 3 of Concert Choir in order to participate in festivals. Grades are based on class participation, music knowledge, and performances. A uniform is required and a rental and cleaning fee will be assessed. District participation fee applies to Concert Choir.
33801 Senior Choir A - 3 Trimesters - Repeatable – CHS/HHS/PHS 10 11 12
33802 Senior Choir B
33803 Senior Choir C
Prerequisite: Audition
This choir is a large select group performing music of all periods and styles. Senior Choir students performs regularly and may participate in festival and clinics. This group also has the option of traveling on a choir tour in the spring. Students who elect to go on tour are responsible for trip expenses, however, fund raising activities will be provided to help with the cost of the trip. Solo and ensemble performance is also encouraged. Concert attendance is mandatory and graded.
OTHER VOCAL OFFERINGS
33761 Chamber Choir A - 1 Trimester - Repeatable – HHS 10 11 12
33762 Chamber Choir B
33763 Chamber Choir C
Prerequisite: Audition
This choir is a small select performing group. This choir will perform music of all periods and styles. Concert attendance is mandatory and graded. This choir may fundraise and tour. Auditions are held in the spring. NOTE: this course is 3 trimesters.