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Girls’ and Boys’
Beginning Choruses
- These
choruses are designed
primarily for
beginning and
intermediate choral
instruction.
They will provide
an understanding
of the fundamentals
of proper vocal
techniques, choral
techniques, and
music theory (as
it applies to
selected pieces.)
Special attention
will be given
to individual
vocal development
through small
ensembles and
solo work.
Students also
will be prepared
for future membership
in Lafayette’s
advanced choirs.
The Lafayette
Singers – This group serves as the main focal point
of the Vocal/Choral Music Department at Lafayette. Its proud
tradition exemplifies the quality of outstanding choral music
which has become a part of the history of Lafayette High School.
“ Singers ” is a performance-oriented class geared
to expose students to a plethora of vocal/choral literature, ranging
from various historical styles through rehearsal and performance.
Students will be given the opportunity to learn proper vocal/choral
techniques, breathing skills, sight-reading skills and basic musicianship
(theory and history). Performances will take place throughout
the school year and students will be given opportunities to participate
individually, as well as in the choral ensemble. Singers
is open to students by audition or by director recommendation.
The Madrigal
Singers – This is a small ensemble, which is open
primarily to advanced vocal music students (usually grades 11&12).
Students in this ensemble will study and perform music from virtually
all stylistic and historic periods and they will learn advanced
vocal/choral techniques, sight-reading and basic musicianship
(theory and history).
Swing Choir
– This is an ensemble of about 25 vocal music students
who explore the vocal jazz style. Various repertoires is
studied and performed from the great jazz standards of the jazz
eras. Ear training, improvisation, and advanced harmonies
are emphasized in this vocal group. |
