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Choir
Learn about our musical choir programs.
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Elementary choir
General music instruction begins in kindergarten. All elementary children work with certified music specialists.
Most campuses offer honor choir to fourth and fifth-grade students for additional vocal training. Third and fourth graders may also audition for the Garland ISD Children's Chorus.
The Garland ISD Children's Chorus
Being a part of the Garland ISD Children’s Chorus organization is a unique experience for talented young musicians. There is one choir for fourth graders and one for fifth graders that also perform together as one mass choir.
Elementary students from every campus in our district audition each spring. Final selections are made based on an assessment including:
- vocal technique
- pitch matching
- tone quality
- degree of preparation
Students in the Children’s Chorus begin their year with a four-day summer workshop to learn the music and get acquainted with the other students. Weekly 90-minute rehearsals are held Monday nights at Couch Elementary.
Children's Chorus details
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Parents, if you would like to receive Children's Chorus email communications, please submit a request:
- 4th Grade Head Director: Katherine Dunn
- 4th Grade Assistant Director: Thomas Goins
- 5th Grade Head Director: Jennifer Knudson
- 5th Grade Assistant Director: Michaella Prussack
GCC pledge
Our Chorus students grow to be the best they can be in our sessions. We ask that our members all agree to the Chorus pledge.
Practice location
Practices for the Children's Chorus will be held at Couch Elementary. Each session will be about 90 minutes.
Children's Chorus resources
Handbook
Calendars
Middle school choir
Middle school choir students work towards exciting goals as a team, including live stage performances, field trips and formal choral contests. Students will have opportunities to receive trophies, awards and recognition. Exact course offerings vary from campus to campus, but in general, sixth-grade students participate in treble and mixed choirs. After the initial year, students are assigned to Mixed, Treble, or A Cappella Choirs based on their skill level.
High school choir
Students continue to develop fundamental skills and participate in a variety of performance opportunities. Each student must complete an audition and is then placed in the level-appropriate choir.
High school level courses include:
- Treble
- Mixed Choir
- A Cappella Choir
- Vocal Ensemble
Choir performances & contests
The performance opportunities for the various choirs include concerts, community performances, and contests. Students are also encouraged to participate in individual events such as UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest, All-Region Choir tryouts, and State Choir Tryouts.
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