较低的学校

In the 较低的学校, students are introduced to vocal music by catering to their intuitions and instinctive reactions to the sounds in their environment. Teachers use a wide range of tools to help students tap into their expressive capability and ingrained joy for communicating through sound and song. 学生 are given opportunities to sing in both informal and formal settings throughout the year, with a strong focus on building confidence and passion through singing. The 较低的学校 vocal music curriculum also includes many opportunities for the more serious singer to flourish through participation in the 较低的学校 Choir in grades three and four.

中学

Fifth and Sixth Grade

In fifth and sixth grade, students are introduced to vocal music as a way to build self-confidence and work with their peers to achieve a common goal. They learn a variety of musical skills, including reading music, developing their vocal capacity, and familiarizing themselves with the tools needed in order to perform in front of an audience.

Seventh and Eighth Grade

Seventh and eighth grade students have the opportunity to pursue vocal music in two different capacities. The OnStage class teaches basic singing and acting skills, with a focus on repertoire that includes musical theater, 爵士乐, classical music, and multicultural music. 学生 in seventh and eighth grade are also given the ability to audition for McDonogh Singers, an advanced performance group that works on challenging material and performs at venues throughout the East Coast.

上学校

学生 interested in pursuing the many aspects of vocal music in the 上学校 have a variety of options to choose from. The Concert Choir is an audition-based course with a strong focus on classical repertoire ranging from six centuries ago to modern day. The Concert Choir performs twice a year on campus and takes an international performance tour every two years. 学生 interested in conducting or music theory may also study those subjects within their curricular day. Extracurricular vocal music opportunities include two student-led acapella groups (The Women of Note and Gentleman Songsters), 福音唱诗班, and several performance-based events, including an 上学校 musical, that take place throughout the year.