2013 lhs course selection guide - Longview Independent School ...

CONCERT CHORAL MUSIC I – FINE ART – 9th
CONCERT CHORAL MUSIC II – FINE ART – 10th
CONCERT CHORAL MUSIC III – FINE ART – 11th
CONCERT CHORAL MUSIC IV – FINE ART – 12th
ADVANCED CONCERT CHORAL MUSIC IV – FINE ART – 12th
Grade Placement: as indicated
1 credit
Prerequisite: Assignment by the director through audition
Through large groups, small groups, and individualized instruction, students are provided with
musical skills development in the following essential elements: vocal and choral techniques,
introduction to music theory, sight singing, music history and literature, critical listening, creative
self-expression, and performance activities. The typical student who is selected for this
organization is self-motivated, is competition-oriented, and has consistently maintained passing
grades in all courses each six weeks of the previous school year. Each member is encouraged to
enter TMEA Region Choir Fall Auditions, and each member is expected to enter UIL Vocal Solo
Contest in February. Students must attend after school rehearsal. Members must participate in
the UIL Concert and Sight-Reading Contest.
SINGSATIONS JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE I – FINE ART – 10 th
SINGSATIONS JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE II – FINE ART – 11TH
SINGSATIONS JAZZ VOCAL ENSEMBLE III – FINE ART – 12th
Grade Placement: as indicated
1 credit
Prerequisite: Assignment by the director through audition; concurrent enrollment in
Concert Choir
This choral organization provides students with exceptional musical talent the opportunity to study
and perform in a small group. Membership is limited to 16 singers. Light classics, pop, and jazz
styles are the main types of music taught, as well as solos, trios, quartets, and madrigals.
VOCAL ENSEMBLE I – FINE ART – 9th
VOCAL ENSEMBLE Ii – FINE ART – 10TH
VOCAL ENSEMBLE Iii – FINE ART – 11TH
VOCAL ENSEMBLE Iv – FINE ART – 12TH
Grade Placement: as indicated
1 credit
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in choir
Vocal Ensemble offers students opportunities to study vocal techniques, gain singing experience in
small vocal groups, refine musical and technical skills, and be involved in creative self-expression.
Class groups are small to ensure individual assistance from the director. Students are required to
enter TMEA All-Region auditions and UIL Vocal Solo/Ensemble contest.
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ADVANCED VOCAL ENSEMBLE IV – FINE ART – 12 TH
1 credit
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in choir
Vocal Ensemble offers students opportunities to study vocal techniques, gain singing experience in
small vocal groups, refine musical and technical skills, and be involved in creative self-expression.
Class groups are small to ensure individual assistance from the director. Students are required to
enter TMEA All-Region auditions and UIL Vocal Solo/Ensemble contest.
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