November 10, 7:00 PM - Chorus Concert (NHS) December 22, 7:00 PM - Winter Concert with Strings (Newman) March 29 - MICCA clinic April 1 - MICCA Festival @Norwood HS April 14-16 - Performance Trip to D.C. May 11, 7:00 PM - Spring Concert (location TBD) June 4 - Graduation (NHS)
Grades
Students are graded on the following regular assessments
Singing Homework - recorded and submitted on Classroom
Concert Attendance
Concert reflections
Students are also assessed on their class musicianship throughout the term. Musicianship refers to observable class behaviors.
Preparation: folder, laptop, pencil, sheet music, etc.
Posture
Engagement
Focus
Sectional work
Attire
Bella Voce, Chorus and Chorale require a full length black gown. Stage Accents is a company you may use to order a dress, and there are two from which to choose. Some students prefer to cover their shoulders, and that is an option you will see listed. If ordering from Stage Accents, please do so ASAP to ensure time for delivery as well as any alterations that may be required. Dresses from Southwestern
Bella Voce travels with the Music Department every other year to a regional destination, and every fourth year embarks on an international tour. We recently toured Rome and Florence.