ROCK RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
Ashburn, VA
Jordan Markwood, Choral Director
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Rock Ridge Sings Ensembles
Cantus Avem
A group of freshmen who have the opportunity to perform two and three-part music written for the soprano and alto voices. Members of this group continue to build their vocal skills by performing in a variety of settings. Music literacy and sight reading are components of this class. Students will develop choral literacy by singing a wide variety of choral literature that is both sacred and secular. Participation in concerts as well as certain choral assessment is required.
Voces Virilis
A group of singers who have the opportunity to perform two and three-part music written for the tenor and bass voices. Members of this group continue to build their vocal skills by performing in a variety of settings. Music literacy and sight reading are components of this class. Students will develop choral literacy by singing a wide variety of choral literature that is both sacred and secular. Participation in concerts as well as certain choral assessment is required.​
​Vox Femina
Treble voices from all grade levels who have the opportunity to perform three and four-part music. Members of this group will continue to build their individual skills by performing in a variety of settings. Students will develop choral literacy by singing a wide variety of choral literature that is both sacred and secular. Music literacy and sight reading are components of this class. Participation in concerts as well as choral assessment is required.
​Phoenix Chorale
This auditioned mixed choir of upperclassmen offers unique opportunities for dedicated singers who can perform at a high level of proficiency. Students receive specialized coaching in singing techniques and perform music in a wide variety of styles. Music literacy and sight reading are components of this class. Students will develop choral literacy by signing literature that is sacred and secular. Participation in ensemble performances is required.
Rock Ridge Chamber Choir
This auditioned treble choir of upperclassmen offers unique opportunities for highly motivated and dedicated singers who can perform at a high level of proficiency. Students receive specialized coaching in singing techniques and perform music in a wide variety of styles. Music literacy and sight reading are components of this class. Students will develop choral literacy by signing literature that is sacred and secular. Participation in ensemble performances is required.
Musical Theater Ensemble
This specialized Vocal/Theater Ensemble is geared toward students with a passionate interest in pursuing musical performance at the collegiate/professional level. Students will receive specialized coaching in singing and drama techniques. They will also have the opportunity to perform musical selections in a multitude of different styles. This course will increase their understanding of the entire realm of theater, providing students the ability to put theory into practice through singing, acting, directing, and design. Students are selected by audition for this ensemble during the previous school year. (Note - Students in the Music Theater Ensemble must also be registered in another Chorus or Theatre class.)
