7/8 Choir provides each student opportunities to interact with music in diverse and meaningful ways. Students will not only receive vocal training, but they will also learn the 7 main elements of music, the fundamentals of music notation and the foundations of music composition. As they learn about these concepts, they will be able to apply them routinely and develop their skills as a vocalist and musician. Throughout the year, students will be working out of following book, in addition to specific choral literature: Essential Musicianship – A Comprehensive Choral Method. This book will be provided for students in class and will not be necessary for purchase. This year long class allows students the following opportunities:
1. Learn the basics of reading and writing music.
2. Develop range and proper technique of the voice.
3. Learn vocal warm ups and specific vocal literature.
4. Perform at the CMS Guitar/Choir Winter and Spring Concerts.
1. Learn the basics of reading and writing music.
2. Develop range and proper technique of the voice.
3. Learn vocal warm ups and specific vocal literature.
4. Perform at the CMS Guitar/Choir Winter and Spring Concerts.