CONCERT CHOIR
Concert Choir is open without audition to all GHHS students who are interested in choral singing.
Basic vocal training, music reading, and choral singing concepts will be taught using a variety of
choral literature. The music studied will range from the Renaissance period through modern music,
with difficulty ranging from basic to intermediate. Much attention will be given to the fundamentals
of singing, such as breathing, tone quality, vowel alignment, expression, blend, balance, and many
other concepts that emphasize the correct use of the singing voice. Some of the choir’s activities will
include the Fall Concert, Holiday Concert, OMEA Adjudicated Events Concert, OMEA Adjudicated
Events (District/State) and the Spring Concert/Awards Night. Performance attendance is mandatory in
order to fulfill the course grades.
THE GRANDVIEW SINGERS
The Grandview Singers is an auditioned chamber choir which will study and perform several styles of
music throughout the school year including art music from all style periods, madrigal music, vocal
jazz, and popular music with occasional moderate choreography. Only students who can maintain
the highest standards of musical excellence through choral performance and rehearsal will be
permitted to hold membership in this ensemble. An above average level of commitment and
cooperation during all rehearsals and performances is required. Emphasis will be placed on a greater
mastery of performance and vocal production skills, and a varied repertoire of challenging music
from all periods will be used. Membership in The Grandview Singers will require considerable
responsibility both in and out of school time, which will mean careful planning and time
management from each student involved. Students will be required to perform many concerts in the
community in addition to the standard GHHS choir concerts, which include the Fall Concert, Holiday
Concert, Winter Concert, OMEA Adjudicated Events Concert, OMEA Adjudicated Events (District/
State), Spring Cabaret, and Spring Concert/Awards Night. Performance attendance is mandatory in
order to fulfill the course grades.
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