CHORUS, H CHORUS 1 Credit/Full Year/alternating BLUE days

CHORUS, H CHORUS (1 credit – Full year/Alternating BLUE days)
(MUS8011, MUS8012)

Chorus provides students with the opportunity to improve basic musicianship skills and to perform chorus literature of different time periods and styles.  Students improve their music reading skills and vocal techniques by exploring solo/duet literature during sectional lessons. Sectional lessons are provided on a rotating schedule during the school day. Evening performances are required.

Honors Chorus accelerates the musical performance skills of gifted and talented students. The honors sections will exist within the performance ensembles and will receive weighted credit towards graduation. The student must meet at least three of the following criteria (see instructor for more detailed list):  practice at least five days per week for 45 minutes per day; perform appropriate solo repertoire; participate in music festivals such as Districts; take weekly private lessons; participate in an extracurricular or community music organization. Prerequisite: Audition with at least two members of the PW music faculty, recommendation of a music instructor and participation in Mixed Chorus.