• Prerequisite: Completion of Vocal Studio 101 and/or 102 (B or higher) or teacher approval through an audition

• Two credit course (one credit per semester)

• Fulfills Visual and Performing Arts Credit 

Glee meaning extreme happiness or delight, this ensemble serves as ‘goodwill ambassadors’ of the school creating a positive image for the future.  Students will develop skills of proper tone production, diction, technique and intonation; develop skills in music reading; demonstrate stage movement, presence, poise, blocking, or choreography appropriate to the music studied; display solo and ensemble skills in singing repertoire from a variety of historical and cultural genres.  Outside of school rehearsals, performances, and events for this ensemble are part of the course grade. Student comprehension will be monitored by applied and written evaluations. Private lessons are strongly encouraged but not required.

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Please Note:

• Our vocal ensembles study, rehearse, and perform music from the ISSMA Group I List as well as competitive choral literature for state contests in April/May. This requires additional rehearsals in preparation for the highest level of competition. 
• Students will be required to be at a 3 day choir retreat prior to school starting as well as 2 additional retreat days (1 each semester) during the school day in conjunction with a concert. 
• Students rehearse approximately 3 hours a week during the school day per week in class and prior to a performance will be required to be at 3 additional 2 hour rehearsals.  There are 4-6 concerts throughout the school year.   
• Ensembles also get to work with nationally recognized professional artists enlisted to work in preparation for the highest level of performance for concerts and contests.  
• Each ensemble will create and perform their own music revue in a semester-long project with the performance of the project in the Spring semester.
• By registering for these courses, parents and students understand that they are responsible for the choir activity fee as described in the Brebeuf Vocal Ensemble Handbook.