Vocal
The Vocal Program provides comprehensive training for students seeking to develop healthy vocal technique, musicianship, performance skills, and artistic expression. Students receive instruction in both solo and ensemble singing while exploring repertoire representing multiple musical traditions and cultures.
Technical study emphasizes breath management, posture, resonance, tone production, diction, articulation, pitch accuracy, vocal range, registration, phrasing, dynamics, sight-singing, and vocal health.
Musicianship is an essential part of the curriculum. Students study music notation, rhythm, scales, intervals, ear training, harmony, sight-reading, music theory, and score analysis. Ensemble experiences teach students how to blend, balance, harmonize, follow a conductor, and contribute responsibly to a larger musical community.
Repertoire may include classical, spirituals, gospel, jazz, musical theatre, contemporary, popular, world music, and culturally diverse choral literature. Students also study the historical and cultural contexts surrounding the music they perform.
Students participate in choir concerts, solo recitals, vocal showcases, school ceremonies, festivals, competitions, community events, musical theatre productions, and interdisciplinary performances.
Advanced students receive preparation for college and conservatory auditions, including repertoire selection, solo performance, sight-singing, musicianship assessments, stage presence, and audition etiquette. Opportunities may also be provided for student arranging, composition, conducting, songwriting, and recording.
Potential career pathways: professional vocalist, recording artist, choral musician, music educator, choir director, songwriter, composer, vocal coach, music producer, musical theatre performer, worship musician, music therapist, and arts administrator.