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MUSIC

The musical experience is uniquely aesthetic and creative, fosters self-expression, self-discipline, is therapeutic,
and provides a rich cultural experience. Recent studies have reinforced the notion that music education improves
intelligence in other areas, stimulating brain development in ways unlike any other discipline. Students who are serious
about singing or wish to learn more about music are encouraged to enroll in CMH’s choral department. Students who
are interested in auditioning for the school musical should be members of at least one choir at CMH.

PLEASE NOTE: The group formerly known as Vocal Collective will now be known as Concert Choir. The group formerly
known as Chorale shall be divided into Treble Choir (for women), while all male singers are to sign up for the Concert Choir.

Credits Course/Number Year Comments
.5 Music Fundamentals 836/837 9-10-11-12
.5 Treble Choir 842/843 9-10-11-12 Girls
.5 Concert Choir 844/845 9-10-11-12 9-12 boys, 11-12 girls
.5 Concert Band 846/847 9-10-11-12
.5 Jazz Ensemble 848/849 9-10-11-12
.5 String Chamber Orchestra 850/851 9-10-11-12
.5 IB Music*SL Year 1 856/857
.5 IB Music*SL Year 2 858/859 11
12

*Denotes a weighted course

Music Fundamentals 836/837 Concert Choir 844/845

This course is designed for all students with an interest in Junior and senior girls and freshman through senior boys are
performing or composing music and who have little or no placed in this choir. Students must demonstrate an excellent
fluency with written music notation. Students will be actively rehearsal work ethic in this choir. Public appearances
engaged in ear-training, sight singing, and all aspects of including concerts, festivals and clinics are on the agenda for
written music, including scales, key signatures, rhythms, and this group. Attendance at all performances is mandatory. This
chords. Successful completion of this course will provide choir is expected to sing the highest level of available choral
students with a solid foundation to begin performing literature, including acappella works, and music from various
confidently, using written music, in an organized ensemble, to periods in music history. An advanced understanding of the
begin or continue the study of an instrument, and to enter IB vocal instrument is expected, and proper care of the voice is
Music*SL. emphasized. Good vocal technique, independence on parts,
and an understanding of the reading of music are necessary
Treble Choir 842/843 for this ensemble. Lessons are recommended, as is solo-
ensemble participation.
This class is for all girls, no prerequisites required. This choir
is open to all interested female students who enjoy singing. Concert Band 846/847
Music of various styles and time periods will be rehearsed.
An understanding of the vocal mechanism as the personal This active group rehearses every other day to prepare
instrument and how to properly care for this instrument concert band and pep band music. All students who play
is emphasized, along with proper vocal techniques. Public a band instrument at any level are welcome. Pianists are
appearance including concerts, solo and ensemble, and also welcome and would play mallet instruments, such
concert festivals are on the agenda for this choir. Lessons as xylophone, bells and vibraphone. Private lessons are
are recommended, but not mandatory. Attendance at all recommended, but not mandatory.
performances is mandatory.

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