These assessments test the skills that are taught throughout the course.Īd Lucem, our treble choir, is the newest addition to the Prairie High School Choral Department! Ad Lucem consists of sopranos and altos in grades 10-12, and membership is selected through an audition process conducted in the spring. They must also pass a vocal benchmark assessment that includes singing various scales and patterns on solfege. In order to advance out of Concert Choir, students must pass a theory assessment at 90% or above. Additionally, Concert Choir focuses on music literacy skills, solfege, and music theory. The curriculum includes techniques for healthy singing including good intonation, tone and diction, sight-reading skills, musical terms, notation and symbols. Concert Choir rehearses and performs a varied repertoire of music throughout the year.
The group performs publicly multiple times a year.Prairie's Concert Choir consists of singers in grades 10-12. Vocal Music Workshop is a small, advanced performing group with repertoire that includes, jazz and classic popular music both accompanied and a cappella. This class will sing lighter choral music, culminating in an optional spring semester field trip to Disneyland, where the choir hopes to perform after acceptance via audition and pending Board approval. This intermediate choir requires a vocal evaluation. Chambers Singers have traveled extensively in the United States and abroad, including Disneyland, Washington, D.C., Hawaii, New York, Italy, England, and Japan. Singers are strongly encouraged to take voice lessons. Additionally, Chamber Singers spent a significant amount of time representing the Vintage High Choral program to the community and performing in several concerts and variety show performances each year. This audition-only choir features top-level choral repertoire, primarily a c apella. Concert Choir students also have the opportunity to participate in tours and competitions.Ĭhamber Singers is our most advanced ensemble. Additionally, the Concert Choir becomes the cast of our musical, which is produced every other year. Students sing in many languages, both accompanied and a c apella.
This auditioned, mixed choir voices exposes students to an increasingly advanced choral repertoire. Includes field trips and performances alone and with other choirs. Here, they learn the fundamentals of good choral singing while getting to know each other and learning to sing as a group and alone in a safe, trusting environment. In this class, students have a fun and relaxing atmosphere centered around a constantly evolving repertoire of musical theater, classics, and contemporary music. Mixed Chorus is a popular way to start the day at Vintage. Beginning singers enjoy learning principles of good choral technique, a more complex choral repertoire, and the fun of performing. Treble Choir is our entry level choir for treble voices. With music ranging from classical to country to musical theater, there is a something for everyone!
Bass Choir participates in three concerts in addition to several other performing opportunities throughout the year. Beginning singers are introduced to principles of good choral technique, high-quality choral repertoire, and the thrill of performance. Our singers spend a significant amount of time rehearsing our choirs participate in festivals and tours within and outside of the United States as part of a well-rounded choral experience.īass Choir is our entry level choir for bass voices. In addition, the Choral Music Program provides a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment that fosters friendships, tolerance, and a challenging academic environment.Īs performers, our students represent Vintage High School to the community and to other youth, and are expected to act as role models. Students are given a foundation for lifelong learning and develop an appreciation of some of the world's greatest music. VHS Choral Music meets the high standards of the University of California fine arts requirement, and exposes students to the historical and cultural context of music from many cultures. Any student who wishes to sing can be part of the program. We offer five choirs, ranging from entry level to advanced. The Vintage High School Choral Music Program serves more than 150 talented teenaged students each year.
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