Choral Program
The academic program at Music Department | Bellarmine Preparatory places an emphasis on every aspect of student growth and development, while meeting state requirements. Suitable class sizes and exceptional, qualified teachers allow us to offer a comfortable and inclusive educational environment, while ensuring each student receives the individualized attention and support they need.
CHORAL ENSEMBLES
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DMen of Bellarmine: Class is devoted to the training and development of a strong performance choir. Opportunities for public performances are essential objectives. Emphasis is placed on developing proper techniques of vocal production and experiencing a variety of music types. The Mob is open to all male students at Bellarmine. Open to males students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.
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Concert Choir - Class is devoted to the training and development of a strong performance choir. Opportunities for public performances are essential objectives. Emphasis is placed on developing proper techniques of vocal production and experiencing a variety of music types. The Mob is open to all male students at Bellarmine. Open to males students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Con Gratia
Con Gratia is an ensemble of female treble voices. Selection to this group is based primarily on singing ability, positive attitude and musicianship. This group will perform a variety of music at concerts and festivals throughout the year, therefore all members are expected to fulfill a one-year commitment to this choir. Open to female students in grades 9, 10, 11 and 12.
Vocal Ensemble
Vocal Ensemble is a select group of mixed (S-A-T-B) voices devoted to learning and performing various styles of music. Selection by the director is based primarily on musicianship and sight reading ability, singing ability, positive attitude, and leadership qualities. This group will perform a variety of music at concerts and festivals throughout the year, therefore all members are expected to fulfill a one-year commitment to this choir. Open to male and female students in grades 10, 11, and 12.
COMING UP CHORAL PERFORMANCE
FORM(S)
UNIVERSAL PERMISSION SLIP FORM
PARENT-STUDENT
CONCERT CHOIR Textbook:
Essential Musicianship: A Comprehensive Choral Method: Voice/ Theory/ Sight-Reading/ Performance, BOOK 2
AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0793543339/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
$12.99
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VOCAL ENSEMBLE Textbook:
Essential Musicianship: A Comprehensive Choral Method: Voice/ Theory/ Sight-Reading/ Performance, BOOK 3
AMAZON LINK: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0793543533/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
$12.99
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The recommended textbook for SINGERS:
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Choir Builder for Growing Voices Book 1
18 Vocal Exercises for Warm-up and workout (Includes CD)
https://www.amazon.com/Choir-Builders-Growing-Voices-Exercises/dp/1423488288/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=Choir+Builder+for+Growing+Voices+Book+1&qid=1564006140&s=gateway&sr=8-7
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Choir Builder for Growing Voices Book 2
18 Vocal Exercises for Warm-up and workout (Includes CD)
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