Chorus
Welcome chorus students and parents! My name is Mrs. Brewer and I am very excited to be working with you this year. Please check this site periodically for updates and important information. Letters and forms will be uploaded as they become available. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns at [email protected] or 443-550-9190.
Please reference the following letter throughout the year for information about grading procedures, classroom expectations, other important information.
Please reference the following letter throughout the year for information about grading procedures, classroom expectations, other important information.
Beginning of the Year Letter 2017 | |
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Sightreading
An important part of chorus class is learning to read music. Here is some basic information you can use to practice at home for class.
The solfege notes for you to study in the key of C Major.
The solfege notes for you to study in the key of C Major.
Note Value Tree
In 4/4 Time:
Whole note = 4 Beats
Half note = 2 Beats
Quarter note= 1 Beat
Eighth note = 1/2 Beat
Sixteenth note = 1/4 Beat
In 4/4 Time:
Whole note = 4 Beats
Half note = 2 Beats
Quarter note= 1 Beat
Eighth note = 1/2 Beat
Sixteenth note = 1/4 Beat
Extra Activities
There are many extra choral activities throughout the year that students can audition to be a part of. Some of these activities are school based and some are county or state based. Students will be given information throughout the year about these wonderful opportunities.
All-State
Students in grades 7 & 8 who excel in singing and sightreading can audition to be a part of the all-state chorus. Students must attend numerous practices and be well prepared before they are registered to audition. I will be available to help during LunchPlus and after school on Mondays. The deadline for registration is September 25. Auditions will be held at Broadneck High School on Saturday, November 11. For music and more information visit http://www.mmea-maryland.org/Choral-Auditions.php .
All-County
Any student interested in All-County chorus will need to get a permission slip from Mrs. Brewer . Auditions for all-county will take place at Huntingtown High School on October 10 from 5-8 PM. The Water is Wide is the audition piece. The audition tracks are below. Students will also be required to Sightread. If selected, rehearsals begin in October at PPMS.
All-County rehearsal dates: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20 (during school)
See Mrs. Brewer for more info.
Diamondback Chamber Group
This is a small advanced group of students that meets after school on Fridays and during Lunch Plus. Students must audition to be a part of this ensemble. It is for students who excel in singing and are willing to put forth extra effort to learn more challenging music.
All-State
Students in grades 7 & 8 who excel in singing and sightreading can audition to be a part of the all-state chorus. Students must attend numerous practices and be well prepared before they are registered to audition. I will be available to help during LunchPlus and after school on Mondays. The deadline for registration is September 25. Auditions will be held at Broadneck High School on Saturday, November 11. For music and more information visit http://www.mmea-maryland.org/Choral-Auditions.php .
All-County
Any student interested in All-County chorus will need to get a permission slip from Mrs. Brewer . Auditions for all-county will take place at Huntingtown High School on October 10 from 5-8 PM. The Water is Wide is the audition piece. The audition tracks are below. Students will also be required to Sightread. If selected, rehearsals begin in October at PPMS.
All-County rehearsal dates: Oct. 30, Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 20 (during school)
See Mrs. Brewer for more info.
Diamondback Chamber Group
This is a small advanced group of students that meets after school on Fridays and during Lunch Plus. Students must audition to be a part of this ensemble. It is for students who excel in singing and are willing to put forth extra effort to learn more challenging music.