Performing Arts

CONCERT CHOIR (UMUS01)

HONORS CONCERT CHOIR (UMUS02)

Duration: 1 year

Credit: 1

Grade: 9-12 (10-12 for Honors)

Homework: Light

This class is open to all students. Students in this class sing a variety of choral repertoire that spans many styles and musical periods. Instruction in solo and ensemble vocal technique, performance skills, composition concepts, rehearsal technique and music literacy is provided. Students are given the opportunity to work with master musicians from the Taipei community, furthering students’ technical foundations and musicianship. There are 3 required concert performances on campus. This choir is not auditioned, but a brief interview with the director to check pitch and range is required for new choir students prior to placement. Concert Choir students may choose to enrol in Vocal Studio (UMUS25), a supplemental vocal technique class. Students in Honors Concert Choir must have completed a year of Concert Choir as a prerequisite and are expected to take leadership roles in the choir and learn a solo art song. Additionally, Honors students are highly encouraged to enrol in the Vocal Studio (UMUS25) class referred to above.

OPUS: VOCAL ENSEMBLE (UMUS03)

HONORS OPUS: VOCAL ENSEMBLE (UMUS04)

Duration: 1 year

Credit: 1

Grade: 9-12 (10-12 for Honors)

Homework: Light

Opus is an auditioned vocal ensemble. Students in this class sing a variety of advanced choral repertoire that spans many styles and musical periods. Instruction in solo and ensemble vocal technique, performance skills, composition concepts, rehearsal technique and music literacy is provided. Students are given the opportunity to work with master musicians from the Taipei community in master class settings and in Chamber Music