Choir
The purpose of Lamar Choir is to provide students with an opportunity for cultural experience and musical growth through performance, study, and analysis.
Courses
Beginning 6th Grade Treble Choir - “Purple Pups” - Beginning choir class consisting of 6th-grade boys and girls that focuses on music theory, sight reading, and beginning choir repertoire. The students will perform in at least 2 concerts. 6th grade choir majors are required to participate in All-City Honor Choir.
Intermediate Treble Choir - “Doggie Dames” - Consisting of 7th and 8th grade treble singers, this non-auditioned choir will have a focus on repertoire, vocal and choral technique, while continuing their curriculum from Beginning Choir. These students have the opportunity to participate in TMEA All-Region Choir, Solo and Ensemble, and the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation. The students will perform in at least 3 concerts.
Tenor/Bass Choir - “Top Dawgs” - intermediate tenor/bass choir consisting of 7th, and 8th-grade tenor/bass singers, which will have a focus on repertoire, and vocal and choral technique, while continuing their curriculum from the Beginning Choir. Students will perform in at least four scheduled concerts and sometimes combine with the Scottie Singers for a mixed choral sound. These students have the opportunity to participate in TMEA All-Region Choir, Solo and Ensemble, and the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation. The students will perform in at least 4 concerts.
Advanced Treble Choir - “Scottie Singers” - Scottie Singers consists of a very select group of 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade treble singers selected through an audition process during the previous year. These students will work on advanced repertoire and choral technique. These students are required to participate in TMEA All-Region Choir, Solo and Ensemble, and the UIL Concert & Sight-Reading Evaluation. The students will perform in at least 4 concerts. 6th grade treble singers will only be considered for this choir through their audition for the Fine Arts Academy or by private audition scheduled with Mrs. Kennell.
NEW! Beginning 7th & 8th Grade Treble Choir “Canine Chorale” - Beginning choir class consisting of 7th & 8th grade treble singers. This Beginning choir class focuses on music theory, sight reading, and beginning choir repertoire. The students will perform in at least 2 concerts.
Auditions for Prospective Choir Majors
All students auditioning for the Choir Major will be asked to sing the first verse of “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)”or another folk song from the “Kodály in the Fifth Grade Classroom” Sequence (p.19-22), such as “ Scarborough Fair” or “Shady Grove” (student’s choice). Sheet music for “America (My Country ‘Tis of Thee)”, select Kodály in the Fifth Grade Classroom songs and practice tracks can be found at www.lamarchoir.com. Further, students will be asked to sight-read an 8-measure excerpt of music in the key of C Major or F Major (student’s choice). Students will demonstrate their vocal ability (range, tone, pitch) through vocalization exercises and pitch matching exercises. To prepare for your audition please visit the choir website: www.lamarchoir.com/audition-requirements-2324.
For additional information, please do not hesitate to email the Lamar Choir Faculty: