Vocal Ensemble                                                            Click here to download the Vocal Ensemble Application

A non-auditioned ensemble that will address basic to intermediate vocal techniques.  Posture, breath support, vowel production, tone color, and vibrato will be introduced and developed.  Music theory and sight-reading will be introduced as music is explored through many languages, cultures, and styles.  A portion of the course will be taking part in performances during the school year as well as participation in school liturgies.

Honors Advanced Vocal Ensemble

An auditioned ensemble that will address intermediate to advanced vocal techniques.  A major portion of the course will be performances during the school year as well as participation in school and other diocesan liturgies.  Music theory and sight-reading will be refined as music is explored through many languages, cultures and styles.  Vocal techniques such as breath support, vowel production, tone color, and vibrato will be developed.

Begining Handbell Ensemble
 
The Connelly Handbell Ensemble will focus on beginning to intermediate handbell techniques.  The class will begin with basic Music Theory as it pertains to handbells, including introductions to rhythm, pitch recognition, dynamics, articulation techniques, as well as expression and musicality.  The ensemble will be expected to participate fully in many liturgies at Connelly as well as perform in concerts and festivals throughout the school year.  Also addressed will be appropriate handbell usage in Catholic liturgy as well as viable performance medium in concerts.

Advanced Handbelll Ensemble

The Connelly Advanced Handbell Ensemble, an auditioned ensemble, will focus on intermediate to advanced handbell techniques.  The class will continue the study of Music Theory as it pertains to handbells, including more complex rhythms, faster pitch recognition, extreme dynamics, articulation techniques, as well as further exploration of expression and musicality.  The ensemble will be expected to participate fully in many liturgies at Connelly as well as perform in concerts and festivals throughout the school year.  Also addressed will be appropriate handbell usage in Catholic liturgy as well as viable performance medium in concerts.

Chamber Singers

Students will form a mixed ensemble to study and perform the vast amount of choral literature for mixed voices.  Advanced vocal techniques as well as ensemble techniques and considerations will be addressed.  Major portions of this course will be performances throughout the school year as well as special performances in liturgies at Connelly and throughout the diocese and community.  Meeting times to be arranged after school or Early Bird.

Liturgical Music

This course is primarily a musical ensemble that will prepare Mass music for all liturgies at Connelly. The group will rehearse 1 day per week as agreed upon by the musicians. These students will also have the responsibility to assist in choosing Mass music for the community. Students will rehearse and continue their training on their musical instrument of choice (i.e. voice, guitar, piano, percussion, flute, violin etc.).
Prerequisite:  Consent of the instructor.

Brian Dehn 
Music Director 
Cornelia Connelly School
714-776-1717 extension 246
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