Choral Student Goals
At the conclusion of four years in the choral program:
1. Each student will have an understanding of the vocal mechanism. Students will be able to talk and write about their physical experiences as vocalists, what they can do to improve, and what areas they would like to explore further.
2. Each student will be able use proper, healthy vocal technique to sing a varied repertoire of vocal music.
3. Each student will be able to demonstrate music literacy and knowledge of music theory through performance and assessment.
4. Each student will be able to speak and write about music and the act of singing and interpreting said music using academic terminology.
5. Each student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how repertoire fits into a historical and cultural timeline.
6. Each student will be able to demonstrate the skills – both academic and social – to participate in musical ensembles in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, the habit of coming prepared to rehearsals and performances, respect for all members of the ensemble and the community, an open-mindedness and willingness to try new things, a commitment to self-improvement for the good of the group, the ability to follow directions, and the courage to ask questions.
At the conclusion of four years in the choral program:
1. Each student will have an understanding of the vocal mechanism. Students will be able to talk and write about their physical experiences as vocalists, what they can do to improve, and what areas they would like to explore further.
2. Each student will be able use proper, healthy vocal technique to sing a varied repertoire of vocal music.
3. Each student will be able to demonstrate music literacy and knowledge of music theory through performance and assessment.
4. Each student will be able to speak and write about music and the act of singing and interpreting said music using academic terminology.
5. Each student will be able to demonstrate knowledge of how repertoire fits into a historical and cultural timeline.
6. Each student will be able to demonstrate the skills – both academic and social – to participate in musical ensembles in the future. This includes, but is not limited to, the habit of coming prepared to rehearsals and performances, respect for all members of the ensemble and the community, an open-mindedness and willingness to try new things, a commitment to self-improvement for the good of the group, the ability to follow directions, and the courage to ask questions.