Choir
Our mission is to advance the choral arts through education, performance, and collaboration at the highest artistic level, fostering individual development and international relationships.
The choir is a both an educational institution and an arts organization. The two are inextricably linked and intertwined. We believe that music is good for children and choral singing is a deeply wholesome, invigorating, enriching practice.
About Patrick Marsh Choirs
Sixth grade choir is open to all students and introduces them to the art of choral singing. This course provides students with the opportunity to develop musical skills through classroom instruction as well as through performance. Students will learn how to read rhythmic notation and solfège, and engage in healthy vocal production and ensemble singing. These concepts are reinforced by singing literature of different musical styles in four evening concerts throughout the year as well as a variety of fun music related field trips. The students have the option of participating in Pops Club, seeing a live professional musical at the Overture Center in Madison, and participating in our annual Solo & Ensemble Festival. This class meets every other day for the entire year. Attendance and participation in all concerts and rehearsals is mandatory.
Seventh grade choir meets daily and continues to build upon the concepts of sixth grade choir. It strives to provide students with the opportunity to learn and develop their individual musical skills as well as ensemble skills. Students will engage in the curriculum goals of healthy tone production, relaxed breathing, reading rhythmic notation and solfège, ear-training, and overall musical knowledge. These concepts are reinforced through singing a variety of music in several concerts throughout the year. Individual progress for choir students will be enhanced through several individual or small group lessons each quarter. The students have the option of participating in Pops Club, seeing a live professional musical at the Overture Center in Madison, and participating in our annual Solo & Ensemble Festival. This class meets everyday for the entire year. Attendance and participation in all concerts and rehearsals is mandatory.
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