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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

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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 ???

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