FORTE
Forte is a an auditioned group of students who perform the highest level of contemporary a cappella music. Students will be auditioned and selected by the choral director. Interested students must be able to sing in the pop/jazz style and, therefore, must audition in this style. Auditions will also be held for a vocal percussionist.
Forte performs at concerts, school assemblies, community functions, and local national/competitions. Fees will be assessed in order to purchase original a cappella arrangements and for recording purposes.
Forte performs at concerts, school assemblies, community functions, and local national/competitions. Fees will be assessed in order to purchase original a cappella arrangements and for recording purposes.
Honors Option
Forte Honors Option is an opportunity for those students wishing to pursue the study of music at a higher level as a member of Forte. These students must meet the requirements for Forte, with the following additional requirements:
Forte Honors Option is an opportunity for those students wishing to pursue the study of music at a higher level as a member of Forte. These students must meet the requirements for Forte, with the following additional requirements:
- Take private voice lessons
- Perform five hours per quarter of music community service, tutoring younger choir students
- Perform in an outside choir or honors ensemble, attend a choral/music workshop, or perform at OMEA Solo/Ensemble Contest