Performing Arts @ NHS




Course Descriptions &
Performance Opportunities


** Indicates Performance Opportunities that will fulfill letter requirements

 

Mixed/Women’s Chorus: This organization is designed to fit the needs and desires of students who are interested in vocal music. Students who are interested in this ensemble would benefit from previous musical experience in any vocal or instrumental program offered at the middle school, however, it is not required for enrollment. Students should expect to participate in co-curricular music performances. The selected literature for this ensemble is representative of a comprehensive choral music curriculum. Students will be grouped by voice range and musical ability.

 

Performance Opportunities:
**PNHS Musical
**Regional Honors Choir
**State Honors Choir
Choral Showcase Concert
**District Solo & Ensemble:
**State Solo & Ensemble
**Male Vocal Arts Day
**Female Vocal Arts day
Pre-Festival Concert
Choral Festival
Spring Concert
Graduation

 

Men’s Ensemble: This organization is designed to fit the needs and desires of male students who are interested in vocal music. Students who are interested in this ensemble would benefit from previous musical experience in any vocal or instrumental program offered at the middle school, however, it is not required for enrollment. Students should expect to participate in co-curricular music performances. The selected literature for this ensemble is representative of a comprehensive choral music curriculum. Students will be grouped by voice range and musical ability.

Performance Opportunities:
**PNHS Musical
**Regional Honors Choir
**State Honors Choir
Choral Showcase Concert
**District Solo & Ensemble:
**State Solo & Ensemble
**Male Vocal Arts Day
**Female Vocal Arts day
Pre-Festival Concert
Choral Festival
Spring Concert
Graduation

 

Concert Choir: This ensemble consists of students who demonstrate outstanding qualities in choir through previous choral experience. Students are invited to audition for membership in this ensemble and must demonstrate their skills in the area of vocal production, music literacy, and seriousness of purpose in order to considered for membership in this ensemble. The selected literature for this ensemble is representative of a comprehensive choral music curriculum. Students will be grouped by voice range and musical ability.
PREREQUISITE: Audition and director approval

Performance Opportunities:
**PNHS Musical
**Regional Honors Choir
**State Honors Choir
Choral Showcase Concert
**District Solo & Ensemble:
**State Solo & Ensemble
**Male Vocal Arts Day
**Female Vocal Arts Day
Pre-Festival Concert
Choral Festival
Spring Concert
Graduation

 

Women’s Ensemble: This women’s ensemble consists of a select number of students who have demonstrated outstanding qualities in choir through previous choral experience. Students are invited to audition for membership in this ensemble and must demonstrate intermediate skill level in the area of vocal production, music literacy, and seriousness of purpose in order to considered for membership in this ensemble. The selected literature for this ensemble is representative of a comprehensive choral music curriculum. Students will be grouped by voice range and musical ability.
PREREQUISITE: Audition and director approval

Performance Opportunities:
**PNHS Musical
**Regional Honors Choir
**State Honors Choir
Festival of Trees Brunch
Choral Showcase Concert
**District Solo & Ensemble:
**State Solo & Ensemble
**Male Vocal Arts Day
**Female Vocal Arts day
Pre-Festival Concert
Choral Festival
KSO Honors Choir
Spring Concert
Cabaret
Graduation
Various Public Performances

 

Songleaders Advanced Chorale: This advanced level ensemble consists of a select number of students and maintains a very active co-curricular rehearsal and performance schedule. A student must demonstrate superior skills in the area of vocal production, music literacy, and seriousness of purpose in order to considered for membership in this ensemble. The selected literature for this ensemble is representative of a comprehensive choral music curriculum. Students will be grouped by voice range and musical ability.
PREREQUISITE: Audition and director approval

Performance Opportunities:
**PNHS Musical
**ACDA Honors Choir
**Regional Honors Choir
**State Honors Choir
Festival of Trees Brunch
Choral Showcase Concert
**District Solo & Ensemble:
**State Solo & Ensemble
**Male Vocal Arts Day
**Female Vocal Arts day
K College Choral Festival
Pre-Festival Concert
Choral Festival
KSO Honors Choir
Spring Concert
Cabaret
Graduation
Various Public Performances

 

** Indicates Performance Opportunities that will fulfill letter requirements

 

 

 

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