Douglas Byrd High – Vocal Ensemble-Advanced Honors

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Prerequisite: Successful completion of a proficient level choral music course and Placement Audition         Credit: 1 unit, Weight: +.5 Vocal Music-Advanced is an honors level course offering an advanced vocal performance ensemble. Students perform choral literature at levels V-VI that requires advanced technical and interpretive skills, the ability to perform in various meters, keys, unusual meters, complex rhythms, and subtle dynamic requirements of music of varied styles, cultures, and historical periods. Course content is aligned to the Standard Course of Study music curriculum at the advanced level. Students create and maintain portfolios containing a combination of written, audio, or visual examples of their work for evaluation. Performance is an important component of this course and students may be required to participate in evening and weekend activities and performances. All concert rules apply. Students may enroll in the same arts education course for multiple semesters or until approved for the next level by the instructor. BAND-NOVICE