Counterpoints

Classification: Regular
Prerequisite: None
Open To: 9
Credit: 2

Students taking Beginning Chorus (The Counterpoints) develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble and solo singing. The Counterpoints is a mixed chorus of students in grade nine. Activities create the development of a quality repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate in difficulty and range for the students. Instruction is designed to enable students to connect, examine, imagine, define, try, extend, refine, and integrate music study into other subject areas. The Counterpoints provides instruction in creating, performing, conducting, listening to, and analyzing, in addition to focusing on the specific subject matter. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer's intent in order to connect the performer with the audience. Students have the opportunity to experience live performances by professionals during and outside of the school day. A limited amount of time, outside the school day, may be scheduled for dress rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and music goals. Students must participate in performance opportunities, outside of the school day, that support and extend learning in the classroom.

The Counterpoints perform on all Choral Division concerts as well as a limited number of public appearances. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in Beginning Chorus for future placement in Intermediate and Advanced Chorus.