1. 7th & 8th Grade Chorus New choral experience – Sing in 3 Parts
Greater responsibility –Students are graded
3 Separate Chorus classes merge for performances
Ready to handle new vocal and musical challenges:
Complex harmonies
Take ownership for their individual voices

2. What do we do in chorus? Learn to follow the vocal score
Learn vocal technique – Similar to voice lessons
Develop listening skills to sing in tune
Learn basic notation skills to develop musical literacy
Musical interpretation & expression
Learn repertoire of many styles

3. Year Two for 8th Graders
8th Grade Students – More mature physically and mentally than in the 7th grade.
Ready to handle greater vocal and musical challenges:
Complex harmonies
Musical interpretation & expression
Fuller sound due to physical maturity
Greater desire to be a good singer
Able to absorb more information
Take ownership for their individual voices

4. Skills Acquired in Chorus
Collaborative – students work as a team
Problem solving – How to make the music and our voices sound better?
Higher Order Thinking – Analysis, synthesis, evaluation
Musical and behavioral discipline
Organization & Responsibility
Students transfer skills to
academic world!!!

5. Social Skills Acquired in Chorus
Students develop confidence!
Self Esteem improves
A sense of belonging develops – Students are part of the RDMS Music Family
Communication with students and teachers
Tolerance

6. Bergen County Chorus Auditions: October 12, 2017
Applications due: September 27th
Fantastic opportunity for strong choral students
Participating students advance vocal skills
Students bring back Bergen County Chorus experiences to RDMS chorus peers

7. All North Jersey Region I Jr. High School Chorus
Another outside ensemble opportunity
Auditions February 3, 2018
Choral students across the Northern New Jersey area grades 7-9 are eligible
Rehearsals and performance take place in March 2018

8. 7th & 8th Grade Chorus School Wires Page
Course Expectations document
Rehearsal and performance schedules will be posted
Bergen County and Region Chorus information & sound clips for practicing
Audio files for chorus repertoire will be posted

9. Concerts
After school rehearsals in November/December – All students are expected to be present
Student pianists accompany the chorus at these rehearsals. Great experience!
Chorus classes merge for two concerts
Dates: December 7th and May 10th

10. Break in the day! Kids have fun in chorus Music is great for the soul
Nice break from the academic world when students express themselves and develop their voices (a physical skill)!

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

12. Select Chorus Extracurricular Ensemble
Audition ensemble. All RDMS students are eligible
Auditions take place in December
Rehearsals after school Wednesdays & Thursdays beginning in January
Perform in the Spring Concert
Participation in the High Music Festival
Judges’ Comments from June 2017: