Fremd Choir
Critical Learning Standards
Critical Learning Standards
1. Perform music from notation and/or by ear
2. Identify elements of music from sound and/or notation
3. Critically analyze music
2. Identify elements of music from sound and/or notation
3. Critically analyze music
Curricular choirs meet as a regular class period every day for 50 minutes in Room 17.
Treble Choir (C135)
All freshman and introductory sopranos/altos
Non-auditioned
Meets during Period 7
Treble Choir focuses on the development of good singing habits including proper posture, breath support and control, and healthy choral tone. Students will also learn fundamentals of music literacy and theory.
Men's Chorale (C136)
All freshman and introductory tenors/basses
Non-auditioned
Meets during Period 4
Men's Chorale focuses on the development of good singing habits including proper body posture, breath support and control, and healthy choral tone. Students will learn the basic foundations of music reading and music theory for the beginning musician. This class allows tenors/baritones/basses to develop their individual voices in an ensemble environment.
Advanced Women's Choir- AWC (C336)
Sopranos/Altos: Grades 10-12
Audition required
Meets during Period 6
AWC includes sopranos/altos who have developed consistent pitch-matching skills, individual vocal technique, and choral part singing at an advanced level. Singers will increase their vocal confidence and overall musical aptitude. They will participate in the Illinois Women's Choir Festival in late January/early February as a field trip during the school day. Private voice study is strongly encouraged.
Chamber Singers (C436)
Sopranos/Altos/Tenors/Basses: Grades 10-12
Audition required
Meets during Period 2
Chamber Singers is the most advanced mixed choral ensemble. Music reading ability and the demonstration of advanced vocal proficiency are required. The class focuses on advanced choral techniques and independent singing skills. Students in Chamber Singers audition for the ILMEA District VII Choir in early October. Private voice study is strongly encouraged.
Treble Choir (C135)
All freshman and introductory sopranos/altos
Non-auditioned
Meets during Period 7
Treble Choir focuses on the development of good singing habits including proper posture, breath support and control, and healthy choral tone. Students will also learn fundamentals of music literacy and theory.
Men's Chorale (C136)
All freshman and introductory tenors/basses
Non-auditioned
Meets during Period 4
Men's Chorale focuses on the development of good singing habits including proper body posture, breath support and control, and healthy choral tone. Students will learn the basic foundations of music reading and music theory for the beginning musician. This class allows tenors/baritones/basses to develop their individual voices in an ensemble environment.
Advanced Women's Choir- AWC (C336)
Sopranos/Altos: Grades 10-12
Audition required
Meets during Period 6
AWC includes sopranos/altos who have developed consistent pitch-matching skills, individual vocal technique, and choral part singing at an advanced level. Singers will increase their vocal confidence and overall musical aptitude. They will participate in the Illinois Women's Choir Festival in late January/early February as a field trip during the school day. Private voice study is strongly encouraged.
Chamber Singers (C436)
Sopranos/Altos/Tenors/Basses: Grades 10-12
Audition required
Meets during Period 2
Chamber Singers is the most advanced mixed choral ensemble. Music reading ability and the demonstration of advanced vocal proficiency are required. The class focuses on advanced choral techniques and independent singing skills. Students in Chamber Singers audition for the ILMEA District VII Choir in early October. Private voice study is strongly encouraged.
