Program of Studies - Acton-Boxborough Regional School District ...

commitments for school and community performances. All participants must
perform at all concerts and other events scheduled by the Director. Concert
Dress Attire is required at own expense.
Full year course, meets alternate days, 2.5 credits
CHAMBER CHOIR 880
Grades: 9-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisite: By audition only; must have sung in Concert Choir or La Cappella
for at least 1 year.
As part of the Vocal Program, the Chamber Choir is an auditioned, mixed-voice
ensemble of no more than 52 singers. Singers will study advanced choral
literature from all musical periods and are expected to rehearse at a focused and
sophisticated level. There will be after school commitments for school and
community performances. All participants must perform at all concerts and
other events scheduled by the Director. Concert Dress Attire is required at own
expense.
Full year course, meets alternate days, 2.5 credits
MADRIGAL SINGERS 874
Grades 9-12 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisite: By audition only – Must be a current member of the Chamber Choir
and/or Band
A small, mixed vocal ensemble of no more than 24 auditioned male and female
voices the Madrigal Singers concentrate on Renaissance and Baroque madrigal
music as well as Contemporary music. Blend, balance, and interdependence are
stressed, as well as sight-reading, and style of the music performed. This group is
asked to sing occasionally during, and often after the school day for various
organizations throughout the community. All participants must perform at all
concerts and other events scheduled by the Director.
Full year course, alternate days scheduled during school day and 1 weekly
rehearsal scheduled after school, 5 credits.
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