7TH & 8TH GRADES
Colt Chorale (MS CHOIR BOYS 2 & 3)
is a year-long class for 7th or 8th grade boys at Covington who may or may not have been in choir before. Prior musical training is not a prerequisite to be in Colt Chorale. This class focuses on fundamental vocal techniques, music literacy, & performance skills for the changing male voice with an emphasis on unison & tenor/bass singing. Colt Chorale is required to perform in the Fall, Winter, Pre-UIL, & Spring concerts. They are also required to participate in the All City Tenor Bass Festival. They also have the opportunity to participate in TMEA Region 18 MS Choir Contest in January, & to perform at UIL Choir Contest in March/April. Boys in Colt Chorale have options to attend the choir caroling trip in December & to attend the Spring choir trip in May.
Chorale Gold (MS CHOIR GIRLS 2 & 3)
is a year-long class for 7th or 8th grade girls at Covington who may or may not have been in choir before. Prior musical training is not a prerequisite to be in Chorale Gold. This class focuses on fundamental vocal techniques, music literacy, & performance skills for the developing female singer with an emphasis on unison & limited part singing. Chorale Gold is required to perform in the Fall, Winter, Pre-UIL, UIL Contest, & Spring concerts. They also have the opportunity to participate in TMEA Region 18 MS Choir Contest in January, & to perform at UIL Choir Contest in March/April. Girls in Chorale Gold have options to attend the choir caroling trip in December & to attend the Spring choir trip in May.
6TH GRADE
Stallion Singers (MS CHOIR BOYS 1)
A year-long class for any 6th grade boy who joins choir at Covington. This class focuses on fundamental vocal techniques, music literacy, & performance skills for the inexperienced singer with an emphasis on unison & limited part singing. Stallion Singers are required to perform in the Fall, Winter, & Spring concerts. They have the option to participate in the All City Honor Choir. Students in Stallion Singers have options to attend the choir caroling trip in December & to attend the Spring choir trip in May.
C Clefs (MS CHOIR GIRLS 1)
A year-long class for any 6th grade girl who joins choir at Covington. This class focuses on fundamental vocal techniques, music literacy, & performance skills for the inexperienced singer with an emphasis on unison & limited part singing. C Clefs are required to perform in the Fall, Winter, & Spring concerts. They have the option to participate in the All City Honor Choir. Students in C Clefs have options to attend the choir caroling trip in December & to attend the Spring choir trip in May.
Micaela Campos, Choir Director, micaela.campos@austinisd.org
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