Classes
Vocal Music
Mixed Choir
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, or 12 (Men); 10, 11, or 12 (Women)
Graduation Requirement: Elective. Meets the fine arts graduation requirement.
Course Sequence: None
Other Prerequisites: None
Student and Staff Organization:
Traditional. Group instruction is balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Mixed Choir performs high quality literature for men's and women's (mixed) voices. The curriculum is designed to cover the basic foundations of music reading and music theory for the beginning musician, to extend the abilities of more advanced students, and to increase singing confidence and aptitude. The Mixed Choir is a performing ensemble with its own schedule of public appearances, including concerts at Lincoln-Way. Members are encouraged to perform in the IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest during the year. Members are expected to practice individually outside of class. Members are eligible to participate in any extracurricular activity.
Treble Choir
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9 (Women)
Graduation Requirement: Elective. Meets the fine arts graduation requirement.
Course Sequence: None
Other Prerequisites: None
Student and Staff Organization:
Traditional. Group instruction is balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Treble Choir performs high quality literature for women’s voices. The curriculum is designed to cover the basic foundations of music reading and music theory for the beginning musician, extend the abilities of more advanced students, and increase singing confidence and aptitude. The Treble Choir is a performing ensemble with its own schedule of public appearances, including concerts at Lincoln-Way. The members of the Treble Choir are encouraged to perform in the IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest during the year. All members are eligible to participate in any music extracurricular activity. Members are expected to practice individually and in extra rehearsals or sectionals
Concert Choir
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 10, 11, or 12 (Women)
Graduation Requirement: Elective. Meets the fine arts graduation requirement.
Course Sequence: None
Other Prerequisites: None
Student and Staff Organization:
Traditional. Group instruction is balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Concert Choir performs high quality literature for women’s voices. The curriculum is designed to cover the basic foundations of music reading and music theory for the beginning musician, extend the abilities of more advanced students, and increase singing confidence and aptitude. The Concert Choir is a performing ensemble with its own schedule of public appearances, including concerts at Lincoln-Way. The members of the Concert Choir are encouraged to perform in the IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest during the year. All members are eligible to participate in any music extracurricular activity. Members are expected to practice individually and in extra rehearsals or sectionals.
Chorale - Honors Course
Semesters: 2
Credits: 1
Grade Placement: 9, 10, 11, or 12 (Men); 10, 11, or 12 (Women)
Graduation Requirement: Elective. Meets the fine arts graduation requirement.
Course Sequence: Mixed Choir or Treble Choir strongly recommended; previous vocal/musical experience is essential.
Other Prerequisites: Vocal Audition
Student and Staff Organization:
Traditional. Group instruction is balanced with individual attention and assessment.
Course Overview:
The Chorale is the flagship ensemble of the Lincoln-Way East Choirs, and is dedicated to performing the finest literature for mixed voices. The curriculum is designed to increase musical skills and abilities to an advanced level. Members will find themselves challenged by the level of difficulty of music, rudiments of music theory, and concepts of singing that are covered. The Chorale has a very active performance schedule throughout the school year including scheduled concerts, special programs, and IMEA and IHSA festivals. Members of the Chorale are encouraged to take private vocal lessons and to participate in the IHSA Solo/Ensemble Contest during the year. Members are expected to practice individually outside of class. Members are eligible to participate in any musical extracurricular activity. Students are encouraged to audition for the Madrigal Singers and Vocal Jazz Ensemble. Members of the Chorale are also expected to participate in the annual SIAM Music Booster Discount Card sale.
