FINE ARTS LETTER: CHOIR
Each applicant for a combination Fine Arts Letter must meet each of the following general requirements:
1. Complete at least two semesters of fine arts classes
2. Maintain good citizenship in all fine arts classes
3. Maintain a minimum 3.75 GPA in all fine arts classes
4. Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Year 1 Letter Requirements
1. Participate in at least one school choir.
2. Participate in all your choir's concerts.
Complete two of the following five items:
Year 2 Letter Requirements
1. Participate in at least one school choir.
2. Participate in all your choir's concerts.
Complete three of the following seven items:
Year 3 Letter Requirements
Complete three of the following eight items:
1. Complete at least two semesters of fine arts classes
2. Maintain good citizenship in all fine arts classes
3. Maintain a minimum 3.75 GPA in all fine arts classes
4. Maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
Year 1 Letter Requirements
1. Participate in at least one school choir.
2. Participate in all your choir's concerts.
Complete two of the following five items:
- Perform a classical vocal piece at region solo/ensemble festival.
- Attend two high-quality musical performances (concerts or musical theater) and write concert reviews for both.
- Participate in at least one musical performance beyond the ensemble you are a member of (i.e. school musical, state honor choir, All-State choir, community musical theater production, etc.).
- Complete six weeks of private voice lessons.
- Write a brief research paper with the help of your teacher.
Year 2 Letter Requirements
1. Participate in at least one school choir.
2. Participate in all your choir's concerts.
Complete three of the following seven items:
- Perform a classical vocal piece and earn a 1- or higher ranking at region solo/ensemble festival.
- Attend two musical performances (concerts or musical theater) and write concert reviews for both of them.
- Participate in at least one musical performances beyond the ensemble you are a member of (i.e. school musical, state honor choir, All-State choir, community musical theater production, etc.).
- Complete six weeks of private voice lessons.
- Write a brief research paper with the help of your faculty advisor in the vocal arts area.
- Read the following book: “The Inner Game of Music” by Barry Green.
- Write a short composition using proper theoretical/part-writing principles.
Year 3 Letter Requirements
- Participate in at least two school choirs.
- Participate in all your choirs' concerts.
Complete three of the following eight items:
- Perform a classical vocal piece at region or state solo/ensemble festival.
- Attend two high-quality musical performances (concerts or musical theater) and write concert reviews for both of them.
- Participate in at least one musical performances beyond the ensemble you are a member of (i.e. school musical, state honor choir, All-State choir, community musical theater production, etc.).
- Complete six weeks of private voice lessons.
- Write a brief research paper with the help of your faculty advisor in the vocal arts area.
- Read the following book: “The Mastery of Music: Ten Pathways to True Artistry” by Barry Green
- Write a short composition using sound theoretical principles.
- Compile a book of vocal repertoire for future use with the help of your teacher.
