Grandview High School – Jazz Choir

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

Jazz Choir is a highly select mixed ensemble for students who demonstrate high levels of vocal skill and personal responsibility, as well as a scholarly attitude toward learning musicianship. Emphasis will be on developing jazz tone and style, improvisation techniques, advanced levels of choral tuning, and intricacies of jazz performance. Weekly practice outside of school is required. Participation in 10 to 15 performances, in addition to regular school concerts, is required. It is recommended that students in Jazz Choir also be in another choir in the Grandview Performing Arts Department, but it is not mandatory. This course can be repeated for credit. \\* Designates a weighted course Concurrent Enrollment Course \*AP MUSIC THEORY (CE optional) Prerequisites: Consent of music instructor Fee: See AP section for exam fee The goal of AP Music Theory is to develop a student’s ability to recognize, understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. Students will develop analytical skills, performance skills, aural skills, and compositional skills. Before taking this course, students should know their major key signatures, be able to read and write musical notation, and have basic performance skills in voice or on an instrument. Due to the advanced nature of the class, grades will be weighted.