Singing in a choir allows students to learn about and perform different musical styles such as Baroque, classical, folk, jazz, and rock. This exposes students to a variety of composers and types of music, helping them discover new music they may enjoy. It also helps build students' repertoire and enhances their love and appreciation of music and singing. Choirs provide an opportunity to represent various cultures through music and educate audiences about diverse musical traditions.
2. Music: Singing Content Standard 1.8.4 Sing music representing diverse styles and genres (e.g. Baroque, classical).
3. Musical Style and Genre Musical Style: Overall form including; melody, rhythm, and harmony Musical Genre: The type or category such as: Baroque Classical Folk Jazz Rock
4. Singing music from a variety of styles and genres enables us to: Learn about a variety of types of music Learn about many different composers Discover music that we may have never thought we’d like, and enjoy it! Build our repertoire Enhance our love and appreciation for music and singing!
5. Singing in a choir provides the opportunity to represent cultures and enlighten our audience about the diversity of music.
