Supporting the Voices of Parrish Community High School

Beginning Women’s Chorus – Chorus Register-Specific ²
1303360 – 90* | Grades 09 – 12

This choir is designed for the beginning high school chorus singer. The purpose of this course is to lay the foundation for the beginning choral singers and an opportunity to apply proper vocal technique and develop choral musicianship and aesthetic awareness. It will include varied choral literature through which form, style, music history and music theory will be taught; it develops aesthetic awareness. Many students will use this class to earn their fine arts credit towards graduation. Rehearsals and performances are required beyond the school day during concert seasons. Materials and uniforms are required for this class.

Men’s Chorus – Vocal Techniques ²
1303400-10 | Grades 09 – 12

This choir is designed for the beginning and intermediate high school chorus singers. The purpose of this course is to provide fundamentals of vocal technique and development for the choral singers and to develop choral musicianship and aesthetic awareness. It will include varied choral literature through which form, style, music history and music theory will be taught; it develops aesthetic awareness. Many students will use this class to earn their fine arts credit towards graduation. Rehearsals and performances are required beyond the school day during concert seasons. Materials and uniforms are required for this class.

Intermediate Women’s Chorus ²
1303300 – 30 | Grades 10 – 12

This is an Intermediate level choir for upperclassmen treble voices. The purpose of this course is to provide choral singers with the opportunity for high level performances in a choral setting through the study of appropriate vocal literature. Performance techniques, music knowledge, critical analysis, and aesthetic responses are emphasized. Rehearsals and performances are required beyond the school day several times throughout the year. Students will be expected to practice outside class time and to attend all required events. Materials and uniforms are required for this class.

Prerequisite: Previous chorus experience; Choral director approval; E-mail the Choir Director

Advanced Women’s Chorus ¹ ²
1303340*/50*/430* | Grades 10 – 12

The purpose of this course is to enable advanced treble voice singers to develop individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation, and development of critical and aesthetic response to music. Rehearsals and performances are required beyond the school day several times throughout the year. Students will be expected to practice outside class time and to attend all required events. A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained and a student/parent contract is required. Materials and uniforms are required for this class.

Prerequisite: Audition; Student/parent contract; Choral director approval; E-mail the Choir Director

Chamber Choir – Vocal Ensemble ¹ ²
1303440-70* | Grades 10 – 12

This is a Mixed SATB Choir. The purpose of this course is to enable advanced choral singers to develop individual and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high school literature, including traditional and pop a cappella. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive singing, accurate interpretation of notation, and development of critical and aesthetic response to music. Rehearsals and performances are required beyond the school day several times throughout the year. Students will be expected to practice outside class time and to attend all required events. A minimum GPA of 2.0 must be maintained, and a student/parent contract is required. Materials and uniform are required for this class.

Prerequisite: Audition; Student/parent contract; Choral director approval; E-mail the Choir Director

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General: ParrishChoir@gmail.com

Choral Director: carrier3k@manateeschools.net