The Bishop Guilfoyle Chorus experience offers students the opportunity to showcase and improve their vocal abilities and work on improving their overall musicality as a performing ensemble. Skill focus includes reading music, sight-singing, aural training, and performance of mixed sacred/secular choral literature. This course requires attendance at a few after-school rehearsals as well as several performances outside of the regular school day. Each year, the group hosts Christmas and spring concerts. Come sing with us!
CHORUS I: This course serves as an introduction to vocal performance. Students in this course will receive training to become successful singers in Chorus II (Grades 11-12). Skills include reading music, sight-singing, aural training, and mixed chorus literature. This course requires attendance at a few after-school rehearsals as well as several performances outside of the regular school day.
CHORUS II: This course gives students the opportunity to perform with a high quality vocal ensemble. Students will improve skills in reading music, sight-reading, and performance with mixed vocal parts. This course requires attendance at a few after-school rehearsals as well as several performances outside of the regular school day. PREREQUISITE: Chorus I
CHORUS III (GRADE 12): This course continues and refines the reading and performance skills learned in Chorus I and II. It also provides leadership opportunities for assisting with small groups and part singing. Attendance at some after school rehearsals as well as several performances outside the school day are required. PREREQUISITE: Chorus II.
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