E E Smith High – Vocal Music - Proficient

Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester

Vocal Music-Profi cient is an honors level course offering a performing ensemble for students displaying refi ned levels of vocal practice and uses of the voice as an instrument. Students study and perform vocal music literature at levels IV-V and gain an understanding of vocal literature in relationship to varied styles, history, cultures, and other content areas. Course content is aligned to the Essential Standards curriculum for music at the profi cient level. Learning activities build skills in improvising, composing, and arranging music. Students also listen to, analyze, and evaluate musical performances. Students create and maintain portfolios containing written, audio, or visual examples of their work for evaluation. Performance is an important and required component of this course and may include required evening and weekend participation. 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.