GREG ODEN

Vocal Music Director
greg.oden@esd-15.org

SHOW CHOIR

Students perform high-energy, popular music in at least three public concerts and seasonal competitions for which they demonstrate proficiency and are given self-assessment and teach assessment. Students are given exams dealing with music theory and vocal technique during each semester. These exams involve open-ended essays and critical thinking skill problems. Students are given regular written and singing assessments based on vocal and music language proficiency. All activities are hands-on and performance-based as students are learning to manipulate their voices and hone their skills as a vocal musician. The creation of vocal harmonies subsequent to multi-part singing and improvisation will occur in frequent voice labs. Opportunities for choreography in seasonal performances will also be hands-on.

ORATORIO SINGERS

Students perform intermediate to advanced art music literature in at least four public concerts and seasonal competitions for which they demonstrate proficiency and are given self-assessment and teach assessment. Students are given exams dealing with music theory and vocal technique during each semester. These exams involve open-ended essays and critical thinking skill problems. Students are given regular written and singing assessments based on vocal and music language proficiency. All activities are hands-on and performance-based as students are learning to manipulate their voices and hone their skills as a vocal musician. The creation of vocal harmonies subsequent to multi-part singing and improvisation will occur in frequent voice labs. Opportunities for choreography in seasonal performances will also be hands-on.

GIRLS SELECT CHOIR / CHORALIERS

Students are selected by vocal audition for Girls Select Choir, and Oratorio.  Other students enrolling in choir will be assigned to Vocal Music (Choraliers).

MUSIC APPRECIATION

Music Appreciation is a one-semester course designed to teach students the basic elements, principles, processes, materials, and inherent qualities of music.  Students will examine a broad range of methods and will conduct critical analyses of the creative processes involved in music.  Students will reflect on the connections between society and music.  Music Appreciation students will develop perceptual awareness and aesthetic sensitivity as well as a foundation for a lifelong relationship with music.

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

Music Technology is a 2 semester course designed for the study of technologies used to create, manipulate, perform, record, and share music.  The course will introduce students to the constantly changing resources and possibilities available to them for personal music expression.