Course Description
(as stated in the IHS Course Catalog)
Choristers
Grade(s): 9-12
Duration/Credit: Year – 1 unit
Level: All
Prerequisite: Placement by performance assessment
Chamber Singers and Choristers perform 3, 4 and 5 part music. Members will perform a variety of moderate and challenging music in various styles ranging from pop to classical, and from all time periods. Correct vocal techniques and music reading skills are stress at daily rehearsals. Each student participates in a sectional once per cycle on a rotating basis (a different period each six-day cycle). Members must perform at all scheduled concerts to receive credit, including evenings. Evaluation is based on attendance, participation and performance in rehearsals, sectionals and concerts.
Placement in these groups takes place in the spring based on assessment. Both groups are mixed and are open to anyone grades 9-12.
Concert Attire & Appearance:
You have two formal concert outfit choices:
1) Pants outfit
Black slacks, black socks, black dress shoes, dress shirt: long-sleeved, white or black**, button-down, tucked into pants; ties are optional, but if you wear a black dress shirt with a tie, wear a black tie.
2) Skirt outfit
Floor length black skirt* (must touch top of back of shoe), long-sleeved white or black dress shirt** with collar - tucked into skirt, black hose, black dress shoes (flats or heels, no flip flops and no open-toed shoes)
General guidelines
- Minimal jewelry (not distracting)
- Hair pulled away from face (your facial expression is part of the performance)
- Dress shirts:if you wear an undershirt or camisole, it should be the same color as your dress shirt.
These requirements must be met by the December concert.
*The floor length black skirts can be any fabric or cut; the only requirements are color and length. For your convenience, I place a group order for skirts each October. You may buy a skirt through my order or you may purchase one on your own.