Stoneman Douglas High Chorus 2010-2011
Marjory Stoneman Douglas High has four fine Choruses. The Choral
Program has performed at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Universal Studios Orlando,
an Orlando Magic Basketball Game, the Peachtree Choral Festival and Southern
Star Music Festival in Atlanta, the Music USA Festival, and State Music
Performance Assessments.
The choral program at Stoneman Douglas High School is committed to
excellence in the performance of choral music literature form the Middle
Ages to the 20th Century through the acquisition of music literacy and vocal
skill. We find our place in the world through exposure to multicultural
literature as well as that from our own American heritage. Sacred music is
performed for its historical and artistic merit and not for its theological
content.
The instructional curriculum is designed to develop an age appropriate,
healthy vocal production as well as sight-reading skills, music theory
knowledge and performance and rehearsal etiquette.
Every student is afforded the opportunity to develop their individual
vocal talents in a safe, positive, encouraging and inclusive ensemble
setting.
The performing groups are:
Our premiere group is the Eagle Singers. This Broadway-style ensemble,
which is by audition only, is a phenomenal Show and Jazz Choir that has
received "Superior" ratings at Florida Vocal Association Music Performance
Assessments and First place at the Music USA Festival. The student's
creative choreography to the songs always entertains audiences.
Chorale is made up of returning, experienced, and all males students in
Chorus. The Chorale primarily performs classical
music, but also will perform lighter forms of music.
Women’s Choir is made up of beginning, intermediate, and advance
female Choral members. The Women’s Choir primarily performs
classical music, but will also experience lighter forms.
Beginning Chorus is designed to nurture the new singers in made up of
all the male and female students in Chorus I and Introduction to Singing.
The Beginning Chorus primarily performs classical music, but also will
perform lighter forms of music.
Combined Chorus is the mass group and is made up of all the male and
female students in Chorus. The Chorale primarily performs classical
music, but also will perform lighter forms of music.
Opportunities for special ensembles and solos will be made available at
the Director’s discretion.
Program Description / Overview
Major Concepts/Content
The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop basic individual
and ensemble skills in choral performance through preparation of varied high
school literature. Emphasis will be placed on healthy and expressive
singing, accurate interpretation of notation, and development of critical
and aesthetic response to music.
The content includes, but is not limited to, the following:
- vocal production
- choral performance techniques
- music literacy
- sight reading and ear training
- elements and characteristics of music
- improvisation, composition, and arranging
- performance analysis
- role and influence of choral music and musicians
- connections between music and other subject areas
- responsible participation in music activities
Special Note
This program generally requires students to participate in extra rehearsals
and performances beyond the school day.