Chorale & Madrigals
PA7225Z Mixed Chorus
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 5 points
Mixed Chorus is a course that is open to all students with no audition requirements. Students will explore musical styles and historical periods by singing with expression, singing with technical accuracy, and performing music in four or more parts. They will demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score and develop audience skills relating to listening and responding appropriately in classroom, rehearsal, and performance settings. Attention will be given to developing proper tone, breath control, vocal range and self-confidence. Attendance at all performances is a requirement of this course.
PA72225 Mixed Chorus 2 – Curriculum A
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 2.5 points
Mixed Chorus is a course that is open to all students with no audition requirements. Students will explore musical styles and historical periods by singing with expression, singing with technical accuracy, and performing music in four or more parts. They will demonstrate the ability to read a vocal score and develop audience skills relating to listening and responding appropriately in classroom, rehearsal, and performance settings. Attention will be given to developing proper tone, breath control, vocal range and self-confidence. Attendance at all performances is a requirement of this course. Please note this course only runs three times per rotation and the credit value is half of the full year chorus class.
PA7125Z Madrigal Singers – Curriculum H
Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 5 points
In this Honors level course, students will develop advanced vocal skills from the Massachusetts Arts Frameworks such as singing in small ensembles, singing in more than four parts, singing music with an advanced degree of difficulty, and performing from memory. An a cappella group, the Madrigal Singers will perform music from the sixteenth century to contemporary popular selections. Attendance at all performances is a requirement of this course. Required Entry Criteria: Audition