Chorus

Teacher Information:
E. Leanne Kinney
f40230@forsyth.k12.ga.us
770-781-4889 ext. 290517

Courses Offered:
6th Grade Chorus
7th Grade Chorus
8th Grade Chorus

Chorus is a performance-based class offering opportunities for developing vocal music skills and literacy. Students sing with and without accompaniment and sing literature in up to three parts. In each year of chorus, students develop proficiency in sight-reading music. The class emphasizes the importance of participating in an ensemble setting and accountability for individual parts. We present our work to the public in 4 public concerts each year, but all rehearsals take place within the class time.

Beginning Chorus (6-8):  This performance-based class focuses on learning to use the vocal instrument to create a healthy and pleasing sound. In addition to learning proper vocal production and technique, students learn music reading skills, sight-singing skills, and performance skills. Students sing literature with and without accompaniment in up to three parts. Chorus offers opportunities for students to develop team building and leadership skills. Participation in concert performances outside of regular class hours is required. 

Intermediate Chorus (6-8): This performance-based class focuses on continued demonstration of proper breath control and correct singing posture. Students sing with and without accompaniment and sing literature in up to three parts. Students demonstrate proficiency in sight-reading at the expected competency level and read music with more complex melodies and rhythms. Participation in concert performances outside of regular class hours is required.

Advanced Chorus (6-8): This performance-based class focuses on continued and consistent demonstration of proper breath control and correct singing posture. Students demonstrate open vowel sounds, properly articulated consonants, and appropriate tone quality on more advanced repertoire. Students demonstrate more advanced proficiency in sight-reading at the expected competency level and read music with more complex melodies and rhythms. Participation in concert performances outside of regular class hours is required.