Choral
Choral 20G/ 30S/ 40S (MUCH
20G/30S/40S)
These courses allow students to develop their
vocal, ensemble and musical skills through the performance of choral music. The
repertoire selected represents a diverse range of musical periods and styles.
Elements of music theory, music appreciation, vocal techniques and performance
skills will be learned through the students’ participation in this
non-auditioned choir. Students
will be required to participate in and attend a number of concerts and festival
performances throughout the term. This course can be taken either in the
timetable or outside the timetable.
Choral (.5) 21G/ 31G/ 41G
(MUCH (.5) 21G/31G/41G)
This course is the continuation of MUCH
20G/30S/40S when it is taken in the timetable. Teacher recommendation is
required for admission.
Vocal Jazz 25G/ 35S/ 45S - “SHOWTIME!” (VJAZZ
25G/35G/45G)
These courses are by invitation/ audition
only and run for the entire year. This small performing ensemble allows advanced
choir students to further develop musical, vocal and ensemble skills and
appreciation through the genre of jazz. Students who take this course must be
enrolled in MUCH 20G/30S/40S. Assignments in this course consist of listening
logs, solo performances of jazz standards, concert reports, etc. Performance is
a fundamental factor in this ensemble, and as such all are expected to
participate in all performances, concerts, festivals, choir tours, etc.
Pembina
Trails Voices 11S, 21S, 31S, 41S
Pembina
Trails Voices provides an enriched and challenging choral opportunity for the
singer who wishes to explore advanced choral literature, and to sing with other
students who have a very high standard of performance. Throughout the PTV
experience, whether making music in the rehearsal hall, on the performance
stage, or on tour, the student will be encouraged to develop musical
independence, to hone listening and aural skills, to tackle music reading at an
advanced level, and to practice advanced vocal technique. Expressive and
communicative skills and adaptability as a performer are also goals in this course. Students
enter the PTV program through an auditioning process. Rehearsals are held at
Canadian Mennonite University Monday evenings, as well as one Saturday morning
per month. PTV members are expected to attend all rehearsals plus three PTV
concerts, as well as other scheduled performances, festivals and tours. Please
contact PTV office at 488-1767 extension # 1209 for further
information.