This class extends learning acquired in Fifth Grade General Music. Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively in a choral ensemble. Students will learn to sight-read music while being acquainted with diverse musical styles and genres. Students will also participate in three primary aspects of effective choral performance: demonstrated knowledge of content, appropriate performance attire, and comportment necessary to deliver an effective performance. Fees are attached to this class for uniforms, and potential musical opportunities outside of the classroom. This class may be taken for a semester or a year.
Varsity Choir
Harmonia
Cantus
TREBLE CHOIR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Intermediate
Choir
Jazz Choir
Show Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
This auditioned choir for mixed voices will focus on advanced vocal technique, sight-reading, and music theory. A variety of musical styles will be explored. Students will participate in concerts, and have the opportunity to audition for contests and music festivals. Fees are attached to this class for uniforms, and potential musical opportunities outside of the classroom. This class may be taken for a semester or a year.
Varsity Choir
Harmonia
Cantus
TREBLE CHOIR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE
Concert Chorale
This auditioned choir of students who perform in treble vocal ranges (soprano, alto) will focus on vocal technique, sight-reading, and music theory. A variety of musical styles will be explored. Students will participate in concerts, and have the opportunity to audition for contests and music festivals. Fees are attached to this class for uniforms, and potential musical opportunities outside of the classroom. This class may be taken for a semester or a year.
Bella Voce
This non-auditioned choir of students who perform in tenor and bass vocal ranges will concentrate on fundamental vocal technique, sight-reading, and music theory. A variety of musical styles will be explored. Students will participate in concerts, and have the opportunity to participate in contests and music festivals. Fees are attached to this class for uniforms, and potential musical opportunities outside of the classroom. This class may be taken for a semester or a year.
Cantus
This non-auditioned choir of 7th grade students who perform in treble vocal ranges (soprano, alto) will concentrate on fundamental vocal technique, sight-reading, and music theory. A variety of musical styles will be explored. Students will participate in concerts, and have the opportunity to participate in contests and music festivals. Fees are attached to this class for uniforms, and potential musical opportunities outside of the classroom. This class may be taken for a semester or a year.
7th Grade Treble Choir
This non-auditioned choir of 8th grade students who perform in treble vocal ranges (soprano, alto) will concentrate on fundamental vocal technique, sight-reading, and music theory. A variety of musical styles will be explored. Students will participate in concerts, and have the opportunity to participate in contests and music festivals. Fees are attached to this class for uniforms, and potential musical opportunities outside of the classroom. This class may be taken for a semester or a year.
8th Grade Treble Choir
Jazz Choir
Show Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
This non-auditioned choral ensemble is for 9th - 12th singers with soprano/alto vocal ranges. This ensemble performs varied choral literature from all style periods ranging from the Renaissance to 21st Century. Performance events include, but are not limited to, State Choir Contest, Solo & Ensemble Festival, and local concerts. Students also have the opportunity to audition for a variety of honor choirs. Attendance at evening concerts and participation at contests is mandatory. A choir fee includes (but is not limited to) uniform rental, folder, Mustang High School choir t-shirt.
Varsity Choir
Harmonia
Cantus
Treble Choir
MIDDLE SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE
Jazz Choir
Show Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
This non-auditioned choral ensemble is for 9th - 12th singers with tenor/bass vocal ranges. This ensemble performs varied choral literature from all style periods ranging from the Renaissance to 21st Century. Performance events include but are not limited to State Choir Contest, Solo & Ensemble Festival, and local concerts. Students also have the opportunity to audition for a variety of honor choirs. Attendance at evening concerts and participation at state choir contest is mandatory. A choir fee includes (but is not limited to) uniform rental, folder, Mustang High School choir t-shirt.
Varsity Choir
Harmonia
Cantus
TREBLE CHOIR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE
Jazz Choir
Show Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
This auditioned choral ensemble is for singers with soprano/alto vocal ranges who are wanting to sing challenging music, are apt to audition for regional and state honor choirs, and compete in Solo and Ensemble Festival, in addition to performing at all concerts and competing at state choir contests. This choir is a continuation from the auditioned choirs at the middle and high school level. This ensemble performs varied choral literature from all style periods ranging from the Renaissance to 21st Century. Performance events include but are not limited to State Choir Contest, Solo & Ensemble, and local concerts. Attendance at evening concerts and state choir contests are mandatory. A choir fee includes (but not limited to) uniform rental, folder, Mustang High School choir t-shirt.
Varsity Choir
Harmonia
Cantus
TREBLE CHOIR
MIDDLE SCHOOL
INTERMEDIATE
Jazz Choir
Show Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
This auditioned mixed choral ensemble is for 9th - 12th grade singers who desire to sing and compete at the highest levels of performance. This ensemble performs varied choral literature from all style periods ranging from the Renaissance to 21st Century. Performance events include, but are not limited to, State Choir Contest, Solo & Ensemble Festival, local concerts, as well as community events. Students are encouraged to participate in regional, state and national honor choirs. Attendance at evening concerts and participation at state choir contests are mandatory. A choir fee includes (but not limited to) uniform rental, folder, Mustang High School choir t-shirt.
Varsity Choir
Harmonia
Cantus
TREBLE CHOIR
Middle School
INTERMEDIATE
Jazz Choir
Show Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
This auditioned mixed choir is for 9th - 12th grade singers who desire to perform modern vernacular music. Students will perform at all regular concerts, as well as other outside events. This group focuses on popular vocal styles such as Jazz, R&B and other vernacular genres. In addition to learning how to sing with a Jazz group, students will also learn solo improvisation, microphone technique, and stage presence skills. This course requires dual enrollment as students must maintain concurrent enrollment in either Treble Choir, Cantus, Harmonia or Varsity Choir to enroll in this course
Harmonia
Cantus
TREBLE CHOIR
Middle School
INTERMEDIATE
Jazz Choir
Varsity Choir
Show Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
This audition mixed choir is for 9th - 12th grade singers desire to sing, dance and compete at the highest levels. Students will perform at concerts, as well as other outside events. This course requires dual enrollment as students must maintain concurrent enrollment in either Treble Choir, Cantus, Harmonia or Varsity Choir to enroll in this course. This is an extracurricular ensemble that does not meet during the school day, but rehearses one evening a week.
Harmonia
Cantus
TREBLE CHOIR
Middle School
INTERMEDIATE
Varsity Choir
Show Choir
Jazz Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
This course is designed to develop the growing vocal musician. Emphasis will be placed on progress and measured individual achievement. Students enrolling in Applied Music will be required to audition for the OCDA and All-OkMEA honor choirs during the Fall Semester. Students enrolling in the spring will be required to participate in OSSAA Solo and Ensemble music competition at both the regional and state levels. There will be required performances on evenings and weekends as scheduled in advance by the instructor. Audition Fees will apply.
Harmonia
Cantus
TREBLE CHOIR
Middle School
INTERMEDIATE
Varsity Choir
Applied Music (Voice)
Jazz Choir
Show Choir
Secondary
Choral Music