Major Concepts/Content: The chorus 7-8 course is designed to Provide students, but not limit them to, the following vocal musical learning experiences: learning the beginning and basic fundamentals of sight-reading vocal music, distinguishing and singing two and three-part music, singing with ensembles and chorus, studying intonation, singing a cappella, experiencing a wide variety of choral repertoire including secular and no secular music, singing with keyboard and other instrumental accompaniment, and singing in public performances and musical productions. 

Major Instructional Activities: Instructional activities will be provided, in part, through the following choral techniques and approaches: hearing, distinguishing and singing musical intervals, using daily sight-reading and ear-training exercises, singing two- and three-part choral arrangements, performing a variety of secular and no secular music, participating in choral performances, and singing a cappella. 

Major Evaluative Techniques: Students will be required to pass periodic sight-reading examinations and to perform successfully in small and large group ensembles during rehearsals and performances. 

Essential Objectives: Upon completion of the chorus 7-8 course, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate the ability to read music.
• Sing and read unison and two-part choral music.
• Demonstrate correct vocal production.
• Participate in local performances. 
• Demonstrate correct rehearsal behavior.
• Take melodic and rhythmic dictation.

Last Revised: July 19, 2005