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CHORAL OPPORTUNITIES The
Taylor Choral Department offers a variety of performing
organizations to meet the needs of all students interested in singing.
Placement is
based on sight-reading ability, tonal memory, tone quality, attitude and
academic
eligibility. All groups are designed to teach self-discipline and
commitment while
working together toward a common goal of excellence and fostering an
appreciation of
choral music.
First time male choir members and/or
beginning level sight-readers; non-varsity music;
some extra rehearsals.
CAMERATA
“A group of individuals who share a
strong passion for a particular art form”
Audition required; mid-level female sight-readers; beginning to moderate
non-varsity
music; some extra rehearsals.
CONCERT CHOIR
Audition required; mixed choir of
intermediate sight-readers; advanced non-varsity
music; some extra rehearsals; spring festival trip required.
CANTILENA
“A lyrical vocal melody”
Audition required; female chorus of intermediate to advanced
sight-readers; non-varsity
and varsity music; some extra rehearsals required; spring trip
attendance required.
CHORALE
Audition required; mixed choir of advanced
sight-readers; varsity-level music; required
Monday evening rehearsals 7-9pm; spring festival trip required.
EXPRESSIONS
Audition required; mixed show choir and
chamber group; advanced sight-reading and solo
skills; must be in Chorale; numerous extra rehearsals and performances
required;
students responsible for cost of required costumes.
HANDBELLS
An advanced group of ringers; must possess
excellent music reading skills; keyboard,
instrumental, or choral experience preferred; required performance at
U.I.L. Solo &
Ensemble Contest.
Choirs