Freshman Chorus
Period 9
The Freshman Chorus is the entry-level chorus at MHS. All 9th grade students in our choral program audition for and perform with the choir at each of the choir concerts during the school year and at Showtime. Mrs. Bayda rehearses the girls as a soprano/alto class, and Mr. Skidmore rehearses the boys as a tenor/bass class. They combine to form a mixed, SATB chorus for the concerts.
HEAR THE 07-08 FRESHMAN CHORUS SING "PACEM"
From the registration guide:
FRESHMAN CHORUS (Females – 3900) 1 year 1 credit
FRESHMAN CHORUS (Males – 3901) 1 year 1 credit
The Freshman Chorus is a mixed choir that meets daily. Freshmen Chorus is for students who enjoy singing and working within the structure of a large performing group. This organization will study a wide variety of vocal music covering many different styles and historical periods, including musical theatre and pop literature. The year culminates with the SHOWTIME production. Basic vocal technique and musicianship will be stressed in rehearsals. This chorus is the building block for the other six vocal music groups at Medina High School. No audition is required.
Students are REQUIRED to attend all concerts, which includes Showtime in May, and adjudicated events to complete the requirements of this course. Rehearsal and performance schedules are assigned.
FEES: Women are required to provide their own knee-length or below black skirt, white long sleeved blouse, and neutral colored pantyhose. BLACK CHARACTER SHOES ARE REQUIRED. Character shoes may be purchased from the choir department for approximately $28 a pair.
Men are required to provide their own black dress pants, black socks, black dress shoes, a white long sleeved dress shirt and a tie.
ALL Students are required to provide their own uniforms for Showtime (spring show) production numbers. Fees can range anywhere between $5 - $50.