Choir
Instructor: Michael Hayden
Course DescriptionsCourse Title: Chorus 1-2
Course No.: 0303 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: None Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course involves a basic education in reading music, vocal techniques and understanding different musical styles. Emphasis will be on vocal performance. Students will sing daily covering a variety of music styles and singing techniques. Performances and dress rehearsals outside of regular school time are required. Course Title: Chorus 3-4 Course No.: 0314 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Chorus 1-2 Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This continues the education of reading music, vocal techniques and understanding different musical styles begun in Chorus 1-2. Emphasis is on vocal performance. Students will sing daily covering a variety of music styles and singing techniques. Performances and dress rehearsals outside of school time are required. Course Title: Chorus 5-6 Course No.: 0318 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Chorus 3-4 Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This continues the education of reading music, vocal techniques and understanding different musical styles in Chorus 3-4. Emphasis is on vocal performance. Students will sing daily covering a variety of music styles and singing techniques. Performances and dress rehearsals outside of school time are required. Course Title: Chorus 7-8 Course No.: 0312 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: Chorus 5-6 Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This continues the education of reading music, vocal techniques, and understanding different musical styles in Chorus 5-6. Emphasis is on vocal performance. Students will sing daily covering a variety of music styles and singing techniques. Performances and dress rehearsals outside of school time are required. In addition, students in Chorus 7-8 will be placed in leadership roles to assist with rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. Course Title: Advanced Chorus 1-2 Vocal Ensemble 1-2 Course No.: 0309 Mira Costa Chorale 1-2 Course No.: 0334 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Audition Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts Enrollment in this course is by audition only. The course provides an education for advanced music students in reading music, vocal technique and understanding different musical styles. Emphasis will be on vocal performance. Performances and dress rehearsals outside of regular school time are required. This class is configured in several different ways; choose the appropriate course number. It is possible to take more than one of these courses at the same time. Course Title: Advanced Chorus 3-4 Vocal Ensemble 3-4 Course No.: 0321 Mira Costa Chorale 3-4 Course No.: 0339 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Advanced Chorus 1-2 and audition Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts Enrollment in this course is by audition only. The course continues the education for advanced music students. Emphasis is on vocal performance. Performances and dress rehearsals outside of school time are required. This class is configured in several different ways; choose the appropriate course number. It is possible to take more than one of these courses at a time. Course Title: Advanced Chorus 5-6 Vocal Ensemble 5-6 Course No.: 0335 Mira Costa Chorale 5-6 Course No.: 0340 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Advanced Chorus 3-4 and audition Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course continues Advanced Chorus 3-4. See previous description. Course Title: Advanced Chorus 7-8 Vocal Ensemble 7-8 Course No.: 0309 Mira Costa Chorale 7-8 Course No.: 0334 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 12 Prerequisite: Advanced Chorus 5-6 and audition Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course continues the education for advanced music students. Emphasis is on vocal performance. Performances and dress rehearsals outside of school time are required. In addition, students in Advanced Chorus 7-8 will be placed in leadership roles to assist rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. This class is configured in several different ways; choose the appropriate course number. It is possible to take more than one of these courses at a time. Course Title Multi-Cultural Choir Course No.: 0319 Length of Course: 1 year Grade Level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Audition Fulfills UC/CSU Requirements: Yes Semester Periods of Credit: 5 Meets District Graduation Requirement: Arts This course is based on a successful model from Indianapolis, Indiana. The repertoire of this choir will focus on a broad range of multicultural choral literature with an emphasis on gospel music and the music of African and African American composers. Utilizing the expertise of gospel musicians, teaching methods will include instructing students in the aural tradition, sight reading and solfege skills. Students will perform in three and four part traditional gospel vocal harmony. Students will also perform authentic movement appropriate to the style of the music. Additionally, students in the choir will learn to direct and lead the choir providing opportunities for leadership growth. Throughout the year students will perform in school concerts, and in appropriate venues throughout the community. |
About the ProgramClick the links below to visit the choir websites:
Mira Costa Choir Boosters The MCHS Choir Boosters comprise parents of choral students who, together support the choirs. Mira Costa Choir The official chorus website |