GOALS OF THE SECONDARY CHORAL MUSIC PROGRAM

The Choral Music Department of Round Rock High School is committed to producing high-caliber musical performances enriching the lives of both the students and the surrounding community. The goal of the choral program is to provide a wide variety of musical opportunities for each student, according to his/her abilities and interests.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE CHORAL MUSIC PROGRAM

1. To afford a quality musical experience.

2. To provide for several levels of ability and achievement within any given grade and age. Grouping by placing students in musical groups according to musical maturity and ability.

3. To encourage a sense of ownership and the self-discipline required to reach or exceed goals that are set before the group and before individuals.

4. To develop the technical skills and musicianship of each student.

5. To present a course of study in which a student may participate in a progressively arranged curriculum.

6. To provide special musical opportunities for those students endowed with exceptional ability.

7. To create the desire to give the best possible effort at all times, as a group and as individuals.

8. To develop attitudes necessary for successful group participation wherein personal relationships and responsibilities become more meaningful.

9. To provide a means for individual and group expression through encouragement and appropriate environment.

10. To instill a love for music through the creation of it.

ACTIVITIES OF THE SECONDARY MUSIC PROGRAM

The Choral Music Department of RRHS encourages participation in several types of activities. No single activity is placed above others, but is a compliment to the others contributing to the growth of the choral department and individuals within the program. The goal of the RRHS Choral Department is that every student enrolled in the program will have at least one activity that he or she will find most enjoyable. A variety of activities is provided throughout the school year:

1. High School District, Region, and State Choir auditions, sponsored by the Texas Music Educator’s Association.

2. Spring UIL Contests – Solo & Ensemble, Concert & Sightreading.

3. Any clinics potentially valuable to the students growth as musicians.

4. Concerts given by the students at their home school for the community and school personnel.

5. Concerts given outside the school district that provide the students with an opportunity to perform for the general public.

6. Major musical productions which combine resources from within the school setting.