ALAMEDA VOCAL MUSIC 

The vocal music program at Alameda International Jr/Sr High school is a growing and dynamic one.  Students in the high school can participate in as many as four curricular choirs during the school day, and one curricular choir is currently available to students in 7th and 8th grades.  The performing ensembles participate in free public concerts at the school every quarter, and present a wide array of musical styles spanning from Renaissance motets to jazz, choral standards to Broadway favorites, multicultural world music to pop tunes.

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MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR

Non-auditioned performing ensemble available for all 7th and 8th grade students.  Beginners to advanced singers welcomed, this choir builds vocal technique, choral singing concepts, music literacy and cultural sensitivity and understanding of a wide array of musical styles.  The MS choir regularly performs music in 2- and 3-parts.  Includes a low-stakes festival experience in the spring semester.

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MIXED CHOIR

Non-auditioned performing ensemble available for all 9-12th grade students.  No prior experience necessary.  Beginners to advanced singers welcomed, this choir builds vocal technique, choral singing concepts, music literacy and cultural sensitivity and understanding of a wide array of musical styles.  The Mixed Choir regularly performs music in 3- and 4-parts. Includes two low-stakes festival experiences during the year.

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MEN'S CHOIR

All-male or male-identifying choral ensemble available to students in 9-12th grade. Teacher recommendation required, prior experience a plus but not necessary.  Students in men's choir will benefit from participating in a secondary mixed ensemble, but will gain a solid foundation of vocal and choral singing technique in this class. Additional areas of focus include showmanship and expression, community, and exposure to an eclectic assortment of music.  One designated festival for Men's Choir takes place every September at Ralston Valley High School in Arvada, in addition to quarterly evening concerts.

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LYRICS

Auditioned* intermediate-advanced choir available for qualified female or female-identifying students in grades 9-12.  This choir builds upon the students' existing foundation of vocal and choral techniques and music literacy to perform music at a higher level of mastery.  Students become more independent and proficient in the music learning process, and perform music with increased difficulty from Middle School or Mixed Choir. Lyrics performs treble music arrangements in 3- and 4-parts, and participates in a JEFFCO-sponsored festival annually.  This choir will also participate in competitive festivals in the coming years.

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MADRIGALS

Auditioned* advanced choir of mixed voices for students in grades 9-12.  This is the premiere vocal ensemble at Alameda and is mostly comprised of 11th and 12th grade singers, but qualified underclassmen may be accepted upon a successful audition.  Similarly to Lyrics, the Madrigal Singers take their musical and vocal abilities to the next level, singing more difficult choral literature, demonstrating independence and initiative in the music-learning process, and performing at a higher level of mastery in performance. The Madrigals perform at the annual CU Madrigal Festival each fall, and will participate in competitive festivals in the coming years.  The Madrigals traditionally performs the annual Valogram fundraiser in February.

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*Auditions for the two most advanced choirs take place annually in March.  Students may elect to audition at the end of the fall semester if space is available in the ensemble and in the said student's schedule.

**Students in all choirs (7-12) are invited to audition for the JEFFCO All-County Honor Choir that takes place annually in November.  Auditions will be held early in the fall semester.  Stay tuned or see Mrs. Fleming for details.