Bella Voce has five required concerts this year. Attendance is included in your concert grade.
November 1, Chamber Concert, NHS auditorium 7:00 (call time 6:00)
November 12, Chorus Festival, NHS A Gym, 7:00
December 19, Winter Concert, 7:00
April 4, MICCA, Norwood HS
May 7, Spring Concert, 7:00
June 7, SUNDAY, Graduation, Memorial Field
We have other opportunities throughout the year for interested students such as the Cabaret, NHS musical, and District Festivals by audition. We also travel to Prague this April for the Music Department Trip
Concert Attendance Policy Anticipated absences must be communicated via email in September to be excused. Any missed performance requires completion of a make-up project, however, unexcused absences cannot be made up.
Grades
Students are graded on the following regular assessments
Vocal tests - recorded and submitted on Classroom
Concert Attendance
Concert reflections
Homework
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.
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. In the Spring of 2018 we travel to Prague in the Czech Republic. A trip meeting is planned for Tuesday September 10, at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria Expansion. Please attend!