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Bella Voce

Needham High School Bella Voce


Concert Schedule

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
  • ​Laurel (with sleeves)
  • Hannah
Dresses from Stage Accents
  • Georgette
  • Menagerie

Also remember:
  • Wear flats or wide heels 
  • Jewelry and make up are good.  
  • No perfume/strong odors

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​Travels, tours, and the future.  

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.  
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Other Recordings

bring_me_little_water.mp3
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psalm_47.mp3
File Size: 4398 kb
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weep_no_more.mp3
File Size: 5822 kb
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hashivenu.mp3
File Size: 5670 kb
File Type: mp3
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sing_to_the_lord.mp3
File Size: 2369 kb
File Type: mp3
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the_snow_elgar.mp3
File Size: 6456 kb
File Type: mp3
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silver_creek_lullaby.mp3
File Size: 4230 kb
File Type: mp3
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