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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

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

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

10. Communication
Students 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!!!

11. 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

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