Cougar Voices Choral Program
Since 1991, the Cougar Voices Choral Program has been roaring at The Hooch. Over the years, the program has been to many national conferences, as well as been invited to perform in Carnegie Hall, Festival Disney, Fiesta-val and Cruise Festivals. There are many opportunities to sing in the community, as well as school functions and events.
There are five choirs in this program, as well as two general music classes.
Très Animé
This course is offered to students who have some experience as choral musicians. This class is open to any student interested in singing with no audition. This ensemble performs a fairly proficient level of literature, vocal pedagogy, music theory, sight singing & ensemble singing.
Cavatina
This course is offered to women who are advanced in musicianship, vocal pedagogy & sight singing. Students are placed in this class by vocal audition and skill assessment. The ensemble performs women’s music of all genres. This class studies music literature, music theory, vocal performance, sight singing and ensemble singing. This group received Superior Ratings at Festival Disney in 2011, as well as winning 1st place in their Class at Fiesta-val in 2013.
Chamber Singers
This course is for serious musicians. Each student must have a vocal audition and skills assessment, choral experience and advanced music reading skills. Students in this class will study a variety of choral music. This group was selected to perform at the Georgia Music Educators Conference in 1995 and at the National Youth Chorus at Carnegie Hall in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009. They also received a Superior Rating at Festival Disney in 2010 & 2013 and Excellent in 2011. In spring of 2012, they won 1st place at Fiesta-val.
Bassically Treble
The newest addition to the program, is an a capella chorus for all women that meets during the 5A homeroom block.
Students must audition for this ensemble.
Wired for Sound
This group is the advanced mixed a capella chorus and meets daily during the 5B homeroom block. Students must audition for this ensemble from the group's reportiore book and have knowledge of choral technique.
Musical Theater
In Music Theater, students will be exposed to all aspects of theater and music. This will include, but is not limited to singing, reading music, basic acting, improvisation, directing, stage management, set building, writing, dancing, reading, costumes, hair and make-up, lighting & sound. This class performs several times during the year. To find out more, please check out the Musical tab or the Chattahoochee High School Musical Theater Facebook Page.
Piano 1
Whether you are a beginner or experienced piano player, this class is for you. Students will learn the basics of key signatures, scales, fingerings & sight reading to explore many different types of music during the semester. There is no experience needed to join the class, but for those that are experienced, performance opportunities are available. It is a semester class.
The syllabus, calendar and all forms for these classes can be found under Calendars & Forms.
There are five choirs in this program, as well as two general music classes.
Très Animé
This course is offered to students who have some experience as choral musicians. This class is open to any student interested in singing with no audition. This ensemble performs a fairly proficient level of literature, vocal pedagogy, music theory, sight singing & ensemble singing.
Cavatina
This course is offered to women who are advanced in musicianship, vocal pedagogy & sight singing. Students are placed in this class by vocal audition and skill assessment. The ensemble performs women’s music of all genres. This class studies music literature, music theory, vocal performance, sight singing and ensemble singing. This group received Superior Ratings at Festival Disney in 2011, as well as winning 1st place in their Class at Fiesta-val in 2013.
Chamber Singers
This course is for serious musicians. Each student must have a vocal audition and skills assessment, choral experience and advanced music reading skills. Students in this class will study a variety of choral music. This group was selected to perform at the Georgia Music Educators Conference in 1995 and at the National Youth Chorus at Carnegie Hall in 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009. They also received a Superior Rating at Festival Disney in 2010 & 2013 and Excellent in 2011. In spring of 2012, they won 1st place at Fiesta-val.
Bassically Treble
The newest addition to the program, is an a capella chorus for all women that meets during the 5A homeroom block.
Students must audition for this ensemble.
Wired for Sound
This group is the advanced mixed a capella chorus and meets daily during the 5B homeroom block. Students must audition for this ensemble from the group's reportiore book and have knowledge of choral technique.
Musical Theater
In Music Theater, students will be exposed to all aspects of theater and music. This will include, but is not limited to singing, reading music, basic acting, improvisation, directing, stage management, set building, writing, dancing, reading, costumes, hair and make-up, lighting & sound. This class performs several times during the year. To find out more, please check out the Musical tab or the Chattahoochee High School Musical Theater Facebook Page.
Piano 1
Whether you are a beginner or experienced piano player, this class is for you. Students will learn the basics of key signatures, scales, fingerings & sight reading to explore many different types of music during the semester. There is no experience needed to join the class, but for those that are experienced, performance opportunities are available. It is a semester class.
The syllabus, calendar and all forms for these classes can be found under Calendars & Forms.
