Choral Music @ WUHSMS

Musical activities at Woodstock Union Middle School and High School supply our students with multiple opportunities to explore the world of music. At both levels, every student, regardless of ability, is given the opportunity to explore music through traditional academic approach and performance-based curriculum. The curriculum standards outlined by the Vermont Department of Education as well as the National Standards For Arts Education are used to structure the study of music as completely and sequentially as possible.

0706/CONCERT CHOIR
Grades 9-12                                            Level III
Prerequisite: none                                                 ¼ credit to 1 credit
Concert Choir will fit the needs of students who have limited singing experience or formal music training, or who cannot take choir for a whole year. Through rehearsals, students will learn proper vocal technique through exposure to a wide variety of choral literature. Students are encourage to take this class for multiple quarters.  Students will present several concerts every year and may sing at other venues outside of normal school hours.

0704/ ADVANCED CONCERT CHOIR
Grades 9-12                                            Level II
Prerequisite: Audition with High School         1 credit
Choral Director.
Advanced concert choir is an experienced-based choir for men and women (mixed voices) that is performance-based. Through rehearsals, students will learn a wide variety of choral repertoire. Students will develop vocal technique and expressive singing. Students will sight sing on a regular basis and will improve musicianship skills. Students will be encouraged to audition for District Music Festivals. Students will present several formal concerts every year and may sing at other venues, such as nursing homes, before sporting events, Wassail Weekend or other events which occur outside of normal school hours.

0701/ TREBLE CHOIR
Grades 9-12                                            Level II
Prerequisite: Audition with High                   ½ to 1 credit
School Choral Director.
Treble choir is a female choir that is performance based. Through rehearsals, students will learn a wide variety of choral repertoire. Students will develop vocal technique and expressive singing. Students will sight sing on a regular basis and will improve musicianship skills. Students will be encouraged to audition for District and State Music Festivals as well as participate in normal school functions. Students will present several concerts every year and may sing at other venues, such as nursing homes or before sporting events, which occur outside of normal school hours.