CASTLE VIEW HIGH SCHOOL
Performing Arts
(303) 387-9000
VOCAL MUSIC: CHOIR
2019/20
Performing in a choir at Castle View High School will give students the opportunity to be introduced to great choral literature, both sacred and secular, from all major periods in music history. This music is taught from the perspective of great choral art. A minimum of four seasonal concerts will be performed as a choral music department. Other performances at festivals, colleges, or in our community will occur as necessary.
INTERESTED IN CHOIR?
What We Offer
All choirs emphasize professional standards of choral music in the areas of literature, history, theory, and proper singing techniques. Team building is key to the success of the CVHS Choral Program. Students perform at various concerts throughout the school year.
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Click the link below to see a full list of all the classes that CVHS offers in a flowchart format - showing you the path to getting the most out of your time in vocal music.
MIRINESSE
Mirinesse is for 10-12 grade auditioned female voices who wish to study choral music. The emphasis of the course is to expose the students to professional standards of vocal music in the area of literature, basic music knowledge, and proper singing techniques. Students may perform at various outside concerts. Participation in all performances is required. (Course #70550)
SABER SINGERS
Saber Singers is a choir of female voices, experienced and non-experienced singers, who wish to study and perform in the area of choral music. The emphasis of this course is to expose the student to the performing art of choral music. Open to all interested freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors. Students will study proper techniques of good vocal production and music from all genres. Students will perform in 2 concerts per semester. (Course #70500)
SABER8
Saber8 is for experienced and non-experienced male singers. The emphasis of this course is to develop good vocal technique while exploring every genre from classical to contemporary and its aesthetic value. Open to all interested freshmen, sophomores, juniors and senior males. Students will perform in 4 concerts per year. Participation in all performances is required. (Course #70565)
VERSAILLES
Versailles is for 30-50 select female singers who wish to study in the area of choral music. The emphasis of this course is to expose the students to professional standards of vocal music in the area of literature, basic musical knowledge, and proper singing techniques. Students perform at various outside concerts and are required to participate in extra sectional rehearsals. Participation in all performances is required. (Course #70635)
VOICES OF THE PRIDE
Voices of the Pride is for 30-50 selected male and female voices who wish to study in the area of choral music. The course emphasizes professional standards of choral music in the areas of literature, history, theory, and proper singing techniques. Students perform at various concert throughout the school year and are required to participate in extra sectional rehearsals. Participation in all performances is required. (Course #70630)
RED HOT
Red Hot is for 15-30 singers and a rhythm section. The emphasis of the course is to expose these students to the professional standards of vocal jazz in the area of literature, basic musical knowledge, and proper stylization for performing for public audiences. There will be extra sectional rehearsals required. Concurrent membership in another major performing group is required. Participation in all performances is required. (Course #70615)
