Una Vocce (1.0 credit)

A preparatory mixed choral ensemble, which meets for two trimesters and is open to all students of Mason High School. Repertoire studied will include representative choral literature of various styles and periods for mixed voices. The level of literature studied will be of moderate difficulty. Proper vocal techniques slight signing, ear training skills, and appropriate rehearsal/performance disciplines and standards will be taught and maintained within the group. Participation in public performances is required. The director will do voice classification placement with each member.

Prerequisites: None                   Fee Required

Women’s Choir (1.0 Credit)

This is a select choral ensemble, which meets for two trimestsers. Repertoire studied will include representative choral literature of various styles and periods for female voices. The levels of literature studied will range from moderate to difficult. Proper vocal techniques, sight singing, ear training, and appropriate rehearsal/performance disciplines and stands will be taught and maintained with the group. Participation in public performances and in OMEA contests is required.

Prerequisites: Audition and choral director Recommendation                   Fee Required

Men’s Choir (1.0 Credit)

This is a select choral ensemble, which meets for two trimesters. Repertoire studied will include representative choral literature of various styles and periods for male voices. The levels of literature studied will range from moderate to difficult. Proper vocal techniques, sight singing, ear training skills, and appropriate rehearsal/performance disciplines and stands will be taught and maintained with the group. Participation in public performances in OMEA contests is required.

Prerequisites: Audition and Choral Director Recommendation           Fee Required

Bel Canto (1.0 Credit)

This is a select choral ensemble, which meets for two trimesters. Repertoire studied will include representative choral literature of various styles and periods for female voices. The levels of literature suited will range from moderate to difficult, including OMEA class A/B literature. Proper vocal techniques, sight singing, ear training skills, and appropriate rehearsal/performance disciplines and standards will be taught and maintained with the group. Participation in public performances and OMEA contests is required.

Prerequisites: Auditions and Choral Director Recommendation              Fee Required

Concert Choir (1.5 credit 3 trimesters)

A highly select mixed choral ensemble, in which sophomores may participate with the Honors Concert Choir. Repertoire studied will include representative choral literature of various styles and periods for mixed voices. The levels of literature studied will range from moderate to difficult including OMEA class A/AA. Proper vocal techniques, sight singing, ear training skills, and appropriate rehearsal/performance disciplines and standards will be taught and maintained within the group. Participation in public performances and OMEA contests is required. Sophomores will be introduced to and adjust to the demands of advanced vocal technique while singing advanced literature in preparation for their vocal leadership in the junior/senior years. Although they will be participating with the Honors Concert Choir; sophomores will not receive honors credit. Participation in OMEA adjudicated events for all levels will be required.

Prerequisites: Audition and Choral Director Recommendation                Fee Required

Honors Concert Choir (1.5credit 3 trimesters)

A highly select mixed choral ensemble, in which the repertoire studied, will include representative choral literature of various styles and periods for mixed voices.  The levels of literature studied will range from moderate to difficult including OMEA Class A/AA.  Proper vocal techniques, sight singing, ear training skills, and appropriate rehearsal/performance disciplines and standards will be taught and maintained within the group.  Participation in public performances and OMEA contests is required.  Within the class, sophomores will be taking Level I as described above.  Juniors will be taking Level II of the course, complete additional requirements and will receive honors credit.  Seniors will be taking level III of the course, complete advanced requirements and will receive honors credit.  Participation in OMEA adjudicated events for all levels will be required.

Prerequisites: Audition and Choral Director Recommendation                     Fee required

Parallel Motion Show Choir (1.0 Credit)

A highly select mixed ensemble, which meets after school and or evening hours for the entire school year. Students selected for this ensemble will have demonstrated proper vocal technique, sight singing, and ear training skills, dancing ability and appropriate rehearsal, performance discipline. Repertoire studied will be of varying difficulty levels. Students selected must be available for mandatory rehearsals beginning in early august and must also be available after school and evening rehearsals, public performances, and competitions throughout the year.

Prerequisites: Audition, Minimum of one year experience in one of the above mentioned Choires, and Choral Diredctor recommendation. Membership in a traditional Mason High School choir is mandatory.                       Fee Required