| At Grandview High School, “The Arts Make a Difference!” Arts education is essential to each person’s development. It is a principal means for helping students discover beauty and joy in life. Performing and visual arts are vehicles for cultivating personal expression and for fostering creative potential. As a result of participation in the arts, students discover our shared cultural heritage and prepare for meaningful lifelong activities. Considering the many benefits of an arts education, participation in one or more areas of Grandview’s diverse and dynamic arts program should be an integral part of the course of study for all students wanting a well-rounded educational experience. The Arts at Grandview High School will make a difference in your life! |
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| MEN'S CHOIR - 1 Credit |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Course Length: Year |
| Grade: 9-12 |
| Fee: None |
| Men’s Choir is an entry-level singing group. Students will learn essential vocal technique, performance skills, and the fundamentals of music literacy. A wide range of choral and solo music will be used. Emphasis will also be placed on developing teamwork and experiencing the excitement of performance during five required concerts held at school during the year. |
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| WOMEN'S CHOIR - 1 Credit |
| Prerequisite: None |
| Course Length: Year |
| Grade: 9-12 |
| Fee: None |
| Women’s Choir is an entry-level singing group. Students will learn essential vocal technique, performance skills, and the fundamentals of music literacy. A wide range of choral and solo music will be used. Emphasis will also be placed on developing teamwork and experiencing the excitement of performance during five required concerts held at school during the year. |
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| BELLA VOCE - 1 Credit |
| Prerequisite: Audition by Director |
| Course Length: Year |
| Grade: 10-12 |
| Fee: $60-$100 for uniform |
| Bella Voce is an intermediate choral experience for women who demonstrate high levels of vocal skill and personal responsibility as well as a scholarly attitude toward learning musicianship. Emphasis will be on developing elegance and precision in the performance of high quality choral literature for treble voices. Five required concerts held during the school year. |
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| CAMERATA - 1 Credit |
| Prerequisite: Audition by Director |
| Course Length: Year |
| Grade: 10-12 |
| Fee: $60-$110 for uniform |
| Camerata is an advanced level experience for both men and women. Emphasis is on refining the skills learned in Men’s Choir, Women’s Choir and Bella Voce and learning more sophisticated ensemble techniques. Challenging choral music in multiple styles will be learned and performed. Five school concerts as well as several performances outside of school will be required. Optional small ensemble and solo performances will be available for interested students. |
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| CHAMBER SINGERS - 1 Credit |
| Prerequisite: Audition by Director |
| Course Length: Year |
| Grade: 10-12 |
| Fee: $75-$110 for uniform |
| Chamber Singers is a highly select mixed ensemble for students who demonstrate high levels of vocal skill and personal responsibility as well as a scholarly attitude toward learning. Emphasis will be on developing maturity and precision in the performance of the full range of choral literature for mixed voices and on helping students become increasingly aware of the incredible integration of human experience that is the nature of choral music. Weekly practice outside of school is required. Participation in 5 to 10 performances in addition to regular school concerts is required. Additional optional performances will be available for interested students. |
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| JAZZ CHOIR - 1 Credit |
| Prerequisite: Audition by Director + involvement in 2 years of GHS choir. |
| Course Length: Year |
| Grade: 10-12 |
| Fee: $40-$100 for uniform |
| Jazz Choir is a highly select mixed ensemble for students who demonstrate high levels of vocal skill and personal responsibility as well as a scholarly attitude toward learning musicianship. Emphasis will be on developing jazz tone and style, improvisation techniques, advanced levels of choral tuning, and intricacies of jazz performance. Weekly practice outside of school is required. Participation in 10 to 15 performances in addition to regular school concerts is required. It is recommended that students in Jazz Choir also be in another choir in the Grandview performing arts department, but not mandatory. |