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Madrigal Singers

MADRIGAL SINGERS-P

Duration: Year, 5 credits/semester (Repeatable for credit; 30 credits max.)              Grade: 10-12 Prerequisites: Instructor approval, 3.0 GPA, acceptance through audition only.

Homework: Selection and preparation of solos/duets, memorization of song lyrics, working at and preparing for various fundraisers/events, performing at numerous school and local concerts. A class for the serious vocal student, students only accepted to the group by audition in late March of the previous year.

The CHS Madrigals Singers are the premiere vocal group in the Lompoc Valley. Students will perform 4-5-part a capella music in a variety of styles. Students are expected to perform solos several times a year. Special emphasis given to group and solo voice production, interpretation/performance skills, development of music reading skills/ear training and group collaboration. Students must be organized, positive and independent learners. Students participate in numerous day/evening performances, community concerts, charitable performances, university concert collaborations, Madrigal performance tours and multiple fund-raisers. Students will strictly adhere to the Choral Music contract, signed by each student and parent. Opportunities to attend/watch local professional theatrical performances (PCPA), touring Broadway performances (Pantages and Ahmanson Theaters in LA) and opera performances (Los Angeles Opera) will be offered.

MEETS UC SUBJECT ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT (f) (MAX 10 CR.)

Choir

CABRILLO CHOIR - P

Duration: Semester or Year, 5 credits/semester                                                           Grade: 9-12

Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA for performances

This choir class is aimed at the student who wants a general survey in choral music. This course will include proper vocal production, music reading, ear training, proper concert etiquette, music history, styles/genres of music and music terminology. Students will have opportunities to work on individual solos as well as group choral music. The class will furnish the foundation necessary for the student who wants to be a music major or be a lifetime music learner. Students will learn songs in a variety of musical styles (gospel, jazz, folk, pop, classical). Students will learn to sing 2-3 part choral songs. Students participate in evening performances as a required part of the class.

MEETS UC SUBJECT ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT (f)

Concert Choir

CONCERT CHOIR-P

Duration: Semester or Year, 5 credits/semester (Repeatable for credit; 30 credits max.) Grade: 10-12

Prerequisites: Cabrillo Choir; 2.0 GPA for performances

Homework: Memorization of group choral pieces, written work and afterschool choral concerts.

 

Concert Choir is designed to put the skills learned in Cabrillo Choir into practice through the learning and performance of more challenging choral music. Students will have opportunities to prepare solos, duets, etc. for yearly concerts. Students will learn songs in a variety of musical styles (gospel, jazz, folk, pop, classical). Students will learn to sing 2-4 part vocal choral songs. Students participate in evening performances as a required part of the class.

MEETS UC SUBJECT ENTRANCE REQUIREMENT (f) (MAX. 10 CREDITS)

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