This level is an extension of all previously learned concepts. It
is open to high school age singers and early college, ages 17-20,
and middle school changed-voice boys (grade 8 and up). Singers
are exposed to an expanded four-to-eight-part repertoire with an
emphasis on a cappella singing.
There are more opportunities for solo, small group ensemble
singing, performance of original compositions and accompaniment
on musical instruments. Rehearsals are once a week with an added
Sunday evening before performances and two Thursday evening
rehearsals before performances, so the personal commitment of
each singer and his or her family is vital to the success of the
ensemble. This ensemble is also open to singers from the outside
who have had previous choral singing experience. If a current
singer has reached college age and is in the area, he or she is
encouraged to stay in the ensemble. Furthermore, this ensemble is
open to singers who are interested in studying conducting and
rehearsal techniques as a further goal of entering into music
education
Emotional:
To exhibit physical and mental stamina in rehearsal
situations
To be competent and consistent in all performing demands
To be encouraging and supportive to fellow choristers
To be on time for rehearsals
To consistently bring music folders, pencils and water
bottles
To maintain good attendance and be communicative with
director
regarding absences and other issues of concern
To balance the demands of school, outside activities with
choral
expectations
To treat SCC commitment with responsibility and integrity
To play a greater role in the day-to-day operations of the
choral
rehearsal.
Vocal:
To exhibit a beauty and consistency in vocal quality
To exhibit independence in part singing
To sing a diatonic scale, a chromatic scale and a whole tone
scale
To sing with consistency of breath and relaxation of the jaw
for
resonance and brilliance in tone production
Theory:
To have ability to sight-read a simple melody with steps and
skips in the treble and/or bass clefs; sight-read a song with
words
To have knowledge of the basic rhythmic notations and terms
f-loud, p-soft, crescendo, decrescendo, ritardando, treble clef,
bass clef staff, barlines, meter (two, three, four, six), repeat
signs, first and second endings, staccato, some note names;
quarter, whole, half, eighth sixteenth notes and their equivalent
rests; dotted rhythms (written test or oral assessment)
Tour: This ensemble is encouraged to tour when applicable.
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