Teague Middle School Chorus

Students of all experience levels develop vocal technique, musical literacy, and ensemble skills through rehearsal and performance of diverse, high-quality choral literature. Beginners focus on foundational skills and global musical appreciation, while experienced singers deepen their understanding of music theory and expressive performance. Public performances highlight instructional goals, and students are required to attend rehearsals or events outside regular school hours to support and assess their learning.

Courses Offered

Chorus I (Beginning Chorus Grades 6-7 Full Year Course)

Students with little or no choral experience develop beginning vocal technique and skills, critical and creative thinking skills, and an appreciation of music from around the world and through time. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Chorus II (Concert Chorus Grades 7-8 Full Year Course)

Students build on previous choral experience to expand vocal, technical, musical, and ensemble skills through rehearsal, performance, and study of high-quality choral literature. Singers focus on increasing knowledge of music theory, music literacy, and aesthetic response. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom.

Chorus III (Ensemble Chorus Grades 7-8 Full Year Course)

Students with previous choral experience build intermediate-level knowledge of vocal technique, musical literacy, ensemble skills, and related musical knowledge through rehearsal, performance, and study of a variety of high-quality choral literature. Public performances may serve as a culmination of specific instructional goals. Students may be required to attend and/or participate in rehearsals and performances outside the school day to support, extend, and assess learning in the classroom

Understanding Music (Grade 6 Semester Course)

Students engage in an exploratory study of music through the examination of significant composers and their compositions across selected musical eras and/or genres.  Students will also learn about modern and historical instruments and gain a rudimentary understanding of the elements of music in order to develop strategies for listening to and appreciating musical works.  Students may be expected to attend one or more performances outside of the school day to support and extend learning in the classroom.