CCHS Vocal Music Department
Performing Groups

Concert Choir
Concert Chorale
Comet Connection
Bass Clef Chorus
9/10 Treble Clef Chorus
11/12 Treble Clef Chorus

Concert Choir - Larry Michehl, director

This group (formerly a sophomore chorus) is composed of 9th and 10th grade vocalists. Fundamentals of vocal musicianship are stressed -- note reading, pitch, rhythm, breath control and tone quality. Special attention is placed on basic concepts of group singing and voice production.

Students are afforded opportunities to perform in solo and ensemble contests, All-State Music Festival, concert and other school/community appearances. Choral literature of various styles and periods is studied. All students are scheduled for individual or group lessons with the director.

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Concert Chorale - Larry Michehl, director

Composed of juniors and seniors, special emphasis is placed on choral techniques and voice development. More advanced choral literature of various styles and periods is studied.

Students participate in solo/ensemble contest and large group contest in addition to the formal concerts scheduled annually. Opportunities are afforded to audition for the All-State Chorus and various music festivals. All students are scheduled for individual or group voice lessons with the director.

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Comet Connection - Larry Michehl, director

Auditions for this group are held in the fall and are open to all 10th - 12th grade choir members. The group performs popular, jazz and show tunes with choreography. They regularly participate in the state swing choir contest and perform locally in addition to the Spring Review concert held each May.

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Bass Clef Chorus - Larry Michehl, director

The current status of this group is in limbo due to the restructuring of the vocal department. Past practice indicates the group works as follows:

The Bass Clef Chorus begins work in the fall with the 9th and 10th grade boys working on working on vocal production as it applies to the male adolescent voice.

Age appropriate literature is studied and performed at the Fall Concert. In the spring, the 11th and 12th grade males are included, preparing music for the State Large Group Music Contest and Spring Vocal Concert.

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9/10 Treble Clef Chorus - Larry Michehl, director

The current status of this group is in limbo due to the restructuring of the vocal department. Past practice indicates the group works as follows:

The 9/10 Treble Clef Chorus begins work in the fall working on vocal production as it applies to the adolescent female voice. Age appropriate literature is studied and performed at the Fall Concert, State Large Group Music Contest and Spring Vocal Concert.

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11/12 Treble Clef Chorus - Larry Michehl, director

The 11/12 Treble Clef Chorus does not begin work until the late winter or spring. Studying music written for the treble voice choir, this group annually performs at State Large Group Music Contest and the Spring Vocal Concert.

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Please e-mail to:
lmicheh@mail.charles-city.k12.ia.us

 

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Updated June 26, 2000