FALLS CHURCH HIGH SCHOOL
CHORAL DEPARTMENT


ABOUT FCHS CHOIRS
Choral Director: CJ Redden-Liotta
Course: Mixed Chorus (Women's Ensemble) 926015
Course: Advanced Women's Choir (Bella Voce) 928916
Course: Vocal Ensemble (Men's Ensemble) 928015
EXtracurricular (Audition Only): ACORDE
Course Catalog Descriptions:
Intermediate Choir (Mixed Ensemble)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite – Attainment of beginning level skills and permission of instructor
– This course offers instruction in the development of intermediate and advanced performing skills, including individual vocal techniques and ensemble techniques, and disciplinary skills needed for performance. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit for the course.
This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
Advanced Choir (Vocal Ensemble)
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite – Successful Audition
– Students in this ensemble represent demonstrate superior quality musicianship, work ethic, and interest in the choral art. Emphasis is placed on the development of technical, ensemble, and disciplinary skills necessary for refined rehearsal and performance both in and out of school. Based on successful completion of sequential concepts for each level, students will continue as specified in course level. Students must meet both the school day and after-school participation requirements to receive credit for this course.
This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.
The Falls Church High School Choral Department is located in Falls Church, Virginia, and is a part of Fairfax County Public Schools. The Choral Department consists of three curricular ensembles, the Women's Ensemble, Bella Voce, and the Men's Ensemble. These three ensembles join together to form the Jaguar Chorale, an SATB ensemble. Additionally, there is one extra-curricular ensemble, Acorde, which is by audition.
Co-Curricular Choir Expectations
Pre-Requesite
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What we learn
Course Load
No audition required. Students must register for the appropriate ensemble.
TBA for 2016-2017
Enjoy singing and performing
Enjoy working in small groups
Enjoy creative thinking
Enjoy building rhythmic accuracy & vocal quality
Desire to grow in singing ability
Dislike being in front of an audience
Dislike working in groups
Dislike learning multiple styles of singing
Have no interest in music history or learning musical skills
Learn about music history and composers
Work on numerous styles of singing (classical, pop, jazz)
Critique, discuss, and listen to choral works in class
Sing, dance, and sight-read on solfege
Singing and Sight Singing Assessments
Music Knowledge Assessments
Home Practice
Final Group Project
Four concerts a year:
*Dress rehearsals for each concert
– Fall Mini-Concert
– Winter Concert
– Pre-Assessment Concert
– Pops Concert
Additional performance opportunities:
– Tri-M Music Honor Society
– District Choir
– All-State Choir
– Solos for Pops Concert
Spring Trip:
2012 Williamsburg, VA
2013 Nashville, TN
2014 New York City, NY
2015 Orlando, FL
2016 Myrtle Beach
2017 ???