Chorus 7 New choral experience Greater responsibility Chorus 7 merges with the Chorus 8 for performances Ready to handle new vocal and musical challenges

What do we do in chorus? Follow the vocal score Vocal technique Listening skills Notation skills for musical literacy Musical interpretation & expression Varied repertoire

Skills Acquired in Chorus Collaborative Problem solving Higher Order Thinking Musical and behavioral discipline Organization & Responsibility Students transfer skills to academic world!!!

Social Skills Acquired in Chorus Develop confidence! Self Esteem A sense of belonging Communication Tolerance

Bergen County Chorus Auditions: October Fantastic opportunity for advanced vocal students Participating students develop professionalism while exploring more advanced repertoire Students meet other musicians of similar ages

All North Jersey Region I Junior High School Chorus Another outside ensemble opportunity Auditions in February 2018 Choral students across North Jersey area are eligible Rehearsals and performances take place in February & March 2018

Chorus 7 School Wires Course Expectations Rehearsal and performance schedules will be posted Bergen County and Region Chorus information Audio demos for chorus repertoire will be posted

Concerts After school rehearsals in November/December Student accompanists Chorus classes merge for two concerts December and May

Break in the day! Kids have fun Music is great for the soul Nice break from the academic world!

Communication Students can contact Mrs. Zintel at any time with concerns or questions. Email is great!!! Students are encouraged to communicate if they are having any difficulties. Always better to talk things out!!!

Select Chorus Extracurricular Ensemble Audition ensemble. Auditions take place in December Rehearsals after school beginning in January Perform in the Spring Concert Participation in the High Note Music Festival

Welcome to the Family Chorus Students, we are all united by one thing: Making Great Music! See you in September!!!!