Riverdale Choirs

Class Descriptions

VOCAL MUSIC (Concert Choir): 1 Credit (Grades 9-12) Course #3531C

Prerequisite: None, other than a desire and willingness to sing.

The Riverdale Chorus is open to any student who enjoys singing. No previous choral experience is required. Emphasis is placed on developing music reading skills, producing quality vocal tone, and singing as an ensemble. The literature includes sacred and secular music from the Renaissance to the present. The Riverdale Chorus gives at least two performances per year. A half credit is given for each semester in chorus.

VOCAL MUSIC (Select Choir): 1 Credit (Grades 9-12)
Course #3531

Prerequisite: Auditioned ensemble with Instructor approval required to enroll

The Riverdale Select Choir is offered by audition to students in grades 9-12, and is the entry-level auditioned choir for freshmen. The student must have previous choral training (i.e. middle school) or secure the permission of the teacher. Emphasis is placed on improving music reading skills, producing quality vocal tone, and singing as an ensemble (blending in three and four-parts). The literature includes sacred and secular music from the Renaissance to the present. This group will give at least two performances per year, as well as participation in local (and possible regional) adjudicated festivals (overnight). One-half credit is given for each semester in chorus.

 VOCAL MUSIC (Women’s Chorale): 1 Credit (Grades 10-12)
Course #3531W

Prerequisite: Auditioned ensemble with Instructor approval required to enroll

The Women’s Chorale is a more advanced select choir open to girls in all grades. The student must have previous choral training or secure the permission of the teacher. The student should have basic to moderate music reading skills. The Women’s Chorale will sing music written especially for the treble voices. Several performances will be required throughout the year, as well as participation in local (and possible regional) adjudicated festivals (overnight). Private voice lessons, and participation in Mid-State and All-State is strongly encouraged. Occasional after-school rehearsals may be scheduled for performance preparation. One-half credit is given for each semester in chorus.

 VOCAL MUSIC (Singers): 1 Credit (Grades 10-12)
Course #3531S

Prerequisite: Auditioned ensemble with Instructor approval required to enroll

The Riverdale Singers is the most advanced ensemble open to all students through audition. The student must have previous choral training or secure the permission of the teacher. The student should have moderate to advanced music reading skills. The choir sings multi-voiced sacred and secular music from all musical periods. Emphasis is placed on performance with many concerts throughout the year, as well as participation in local (and possible regional) adjudicated festivals (overnight). Private voice lessons, and participation in Mid-State and All-State is strongly encouraged. Occasional after-school rehearsals may be scheduled for performance preparation. One-half credit is given for each semester in chorus.