Glenn Singers
This course provides an opportunity for the advanced student to sing in a small mixed ensemble. The student will have the opportunity to study and sing music of the renaissance period as well as contemporary pieces and other styles of music specifically prepared for a small ensemble as opposed to a large choir setting. Principles of performance will be emphasized as well as music reading. Auditions are held in April prior to the new school year. This is the most active choral ensemble with 15-20 performances a year, including Festival participation, community appearances and holiday concerts. Each student must concurrently belong to Concert Choir.
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Concert Choir
Concert choir is a mixed ensemble that provides instruction which allow students to expand their perceptions of sound. Basic fundamentals of signing are stressed as well as music reading. Students become aware of melody, harmony, form, tempo, sound quality, rhythm, and meter through individual development and group participation. Students also learn to sight-read. They can identify major and minor written compositions. Students are able to perform their own parts in a rehearsed composition of two, three or four parts. Students are exposed to intermediate choral literature. Attendance at performances outside of the school day is required.
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