Bengal Chorus (General A & B)
Students learn the fundamentals of choral singing technique, including diction, breathing, tone production, intonation, and sight-reading. Membership is this choral group is open to all students and previous choral experience is not required. A wide variety of choral music is used, and the group performs occasionally at school and community programs. This course may be repeated for credit.

Chamber Singers A & B
Chamber Singers is a select ensemble that provides a musical challenge to students with more than average talent and interest. The ensemble has a very active performing schedule, and offers leadership opportunities for student soloists and student conductors. Students will sing and study a variety of music literature. The historical, social, and aesthetic perspectives of works will be researched and discussed. Emphasis is on developing advanced vocal and music reading skills, and in-depth knowledge of music theory. Students will study improvisation, and music composition and arranging. Students will develop critical listening skills to use in evaluating their performances as well as performances of others. Several evening performances are required as an integral part of the curriculum. An audition is required.

Festival Chorus 1A & B
Festival Chorus is a chorus for students with some previous singing experience and some music reading skills. Emphasis is on learning the fundamentals of choral singing technique including diction, breathing, tone production, intonation, and sight-reading. . Students will sing and study a variety of music literature. Several evening performances are required as an integral part of the curriculum. An audition is required.

Jazz/Show Choir A & B
Jazz/Show Choir is a select ensemble that provides a musical challenge to students with more than average talent and interest. The ensemble has an active performing schedule, and offers leadership opportunities for student soloists, conductors, and choreographers. Performance often requires dance/movement to enhance the musical presentation. Students will sing and study a variety of music literature. The historical, social, and aesthetic perspectives of works will be researched and discussed. Emphasis is on developing advanced vocal and music reading skills, and in-depth knowledge of music theory. Students will also learn to integrate good vocal technique with dance/movement. Students will study improvisation, and music composition and arranging. Students will develop critical listening skills to use in evaluating their performances as well as performances of others. Several evening performances are required as an integral part of the curriculum. An audition is required.

Show Choir A & B
Students continue to build on skills learned in Chorus 1 and perform music of increasing difficulty. Appreciation of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of each piece is deepened through more thorough investigation of the music.

Women’s Chorale A & B (Concert)
Concert Choir provides choral instruction for students whose singing skills and musicianship demonstrate readiness to perform challenging repertoire. An audition is required for membership, and previous choral experience is expected. Emphasis is on refining choral production, performance, and notational skills. Music representing a broad variety of historical eras and cultures is performed. Frequent performances are given at school and in the community. An audition is required.

Bengal Chorus (General A & B)
Students learn the fundamentals of choral singing technique, including diction, breathing, tone production, intonation, and sight-reading. Membership is this choral group is open to all students and previous choral experience is not required. A wide variety of choral music is used, and the group performs occasionally at school and community programs. This course may be repeated for credit.

Chamber Singers A & B
Chamber Singers is a select ensemble that provides a musical challenge to students with more than average talent and interest. The ensemble has a very active performing schedule, and offers leadership opportunities for student soloists and student conductors. Students will sing and study a variety of music literature. The historical, social, and aesthetic perspectives of works will be researched and discussed. Emphasis is on developing advanced vocal and music reading skills, and in-depth knowledge of music theory. Students will study improvisation, and music composition and arranging. Students will develop critical listening skills to use in evaluating their performances as well as performances of others. Several evening performances are required as an integral part of the curriculum. An audition is required.

Festival Chorus 1A & B
Festival Chorus is a chorus for students with some previous singing experience and some music reading skills. Emphasis is on learning the fundamentals of choral singing technique including diction, breathing, tone production, intonation, and sight-reading. . Students will sing and study a variety of music literature. Several evening performances are required as an integral part of the curriculum. An audition is required.

Jazz/Show Choir A & B
Jazz/Show Choir is a select ensemble that provides a musical challenge to students with more than average talent and interest. The ensemble has an active performing schedule, and offers leadership opportunities for student soloists, conductors, and choreographers. Performance often requires dance/movement to enhance the musical presentation. Students will sing and study a variety of music literature. The historical, social, and aesthetic perspectives of works will be researched and discussed. Emphasis is on developing advanced vocal and music reading skills, and in-depth knowledge of music theory. Students will also learn to integrate good vocal technique with dance/movement. Students will study improvisation, and music composition and arranging. Students will develop critical listening skills to use in evaluating their performances as well as performances of others. Several evening performances are required as an integral part of the curriculum. An audition is required.

Show Choir A & B
Students continue to build on skills learned in Chorus 1 and perform music of increasing difficulty. Appreciation of the cultural, historical, and aesthetic qualities of each piece is deepened through more thorough investigation of the music.

Women’s Chorale A & B (Concert)
Concert Choir provides choral instruction for students whose singing skills and musicianship demonstrate readiness to perform challenging repertoire. An audition is required for membership, and previous choral experience is expected. Emphasis is on refining choral production, performance, and notational skills. Music representing a broad variety of historical eras and cultures is performed. Frequent performances are given at school and in the community. An audition is required.