Choir
District 63’s 6th- to 8th-grade Choir Program is a place for students to develop their voices and become empowered to use those voices to make a difference in their community. Topics, themes, and skills taught in Choir will be explored throughout students’ three years in the program, building each year they participate. Students are welcome to join the program any year regardless of previous singing experience.
6th Grade Choir (1 semester) is open to all singers in 6th grade, regardless of previous choir experience. This exploratory class offers an introduction to basic singing technique, ensemble skills, and music theory. Students build a strong foundation in vocal health and rehearsal habits as they work toward being independent musicians. Students will sing music from varying genres, connecting music to other disciplines as well as their lived experiences. 6th Graders take Choir for one semester, allowing them the opportunity to experience a variety of elective classes as they enter Middle School. All 6th graders are welcome.
7th Grade Choir (full year) is open to all singers in 7th grade, regardless of previous choir experience. This class builds on skills from 6th Grade Choir, including singing technique, ensemble skills, and music theory. Students continue to learn about vocal health and rehearsal habits as they take on more ownership of their singing. They'll sing music from varying genres, continuing to connect music to other disciplines and their lived experiences. Singers get opportunities to sing as a large ensemble as well as in small groups. All 7th graders are welcome.
8th Grade Choir (full year) is open to all singers in 8th grade, regardless of previous choir experience. This class builds on skills from previous years in choir, diving even deeper into singing technique, ensemble skills, and music theory. A focus is placed on students being independent musicians with a strong foundation in vocal health and rehearsal habits. They'll sing music from varying genres, drawing deep connections to other disciplines as well as their lived experiences, and will explore how music can be used to bring together people from all walks of life. 8th grade singers are given responsibility and agency in their singing, rehearsing and performing regularly in small groups. This class prepares students to continue singing after middle school, whether that is through a high school choir program, a community choir or independently. All 8th graders are welcome.