Eastside Early College High School – Choral Music Electives

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Attendance at performances and rehearsals outside school hours is required and included in grades. In addition to the regular curriculum, students will be required to complete extra work for weighted credit. Within one music strand, students are encouraged to follow the sequence of courses to complete a Humanities and Fine Arts endorsement. CHOIR I Choir I develops musicianship through the study of vocal technique, music/sight-reading skills, and listening experiences in analysis and description. Periods of music history and the music of many cultures are explored. Unison, two-three-, and four-part choral literature is prepared and performed publicly. No prior choir experience is required. As part of a balanced music curriculum students may be placed into choir depending on voicing, either Treble (R000G.Y) or Tenor-Bass (R000B.Y). Various performance opportunities are available throughout the year. Participation in concerts is required and may require some extra rehearsal before or after school. CHOIR II Choral music develops musicianship through study of vocal technique, music/sight-reading skills, and listening experiences in analysis and description. Periods of music history and the music of many cultures are explored. Unison, two- three-, and four-part choral literature is prepared and performed publicly. No prior choir experience required. Choral directors may place young men and women in separate choirs to help them navigate their changing voices, developing wider vocal ranges, and adhering to UIL standards. CHOIR III Students in Choir III are placed into choir according to ensemble size, musical development of the students, and difficulty of the literature performed. Advanced techniques of music and voice production are taught for the purpose of performance and competition. Sight-reading skills will be developed. Performances occur periodically throughout the year. Participation in concerts is required and may require some extra rehearsal before or after school. CHOIR IV