"What I have in my heart and soul must find a way out. That is the reason for music . . ."
-- Beethoven

Middle School

The Middle School (MS) choir rehearses a varied repertoire and learns how to read “part” (SAB) choral sheet music. They practice two to three times a week for 45 minutes. They participate in the school concerts as well as in other special events. The c hoir builds on the variety of music skills developed in the elementary school with the intent of teaching students some of the history of music, music terminology, sight reading, ear training, vocal performance skills as well as giving listening experiences in a variety of musical techniques and styles in progressively difficult levels.

 

High School

This class is comprised of students who would like to continue their study and growth in music through singing. B asic fundamentals of music will be revisited or taught depending on the student, which include rhythm, pitch, melody, harmony, tempo, meter, ear training, vocal ranges and dynamics. Students are taught to feel free to move when singing and to be expressive and dramatic with their presentation of pieces to the public. Students have choir class two to three times a week for 90 minutes. They represent the school by doing invitational concerts and performing at school activities. They learn the difficulties of song-based vocal techniques exercises, the importance of being prepared, how to control sound and breathing, and the significance of an equal blend of voices.

Choir members must performance in 2 mandatory concerts such as Christmas and Spring concerts during the school year. Also, they should be able to participate for other special events .

 

Guitar Ensemble

This class is comprised of students who would like to continue their study and growth in music through singing. B asic fundamentals of music will be revisited or taught depending on the student, which include rhythm, pitch, melody, harmony, tempo, meter, ear training, vocal ranges and dynamics. Students are taught to feel free to move when singing and to be expressive and dramatic with their presentation of pieces to the public. Students have choir class two to three times a week for 90 minutes. They represent the school by doing invitational concerts and performing at school activities. They learn the difficulties of song-based vocal techniques exercises, the importance of being prepared, how to control sound and breathing, and the significance of an equal blend of voices.

Choir members must performance in 2 mandatory concerts such as Christmas and Spring concerts during the school year. Also, they should be able to participate for other special events .

 

Meet The Teacher

 

My name is Cesar Zambrano, I've been teaching music in this international school for about 5 years. I graduated with a B.A in Music Education in Maracaibo , Venezuela . I've been working as a music teacher in several places in Venezuela and in Salt Lake City , U.S. A. I love this job because I like children and when the students learn, the result is what makes me love this beautiful and amazing world. I'm studying the last year of classical piano to become a professional pianist. I'll be more than glad if you want to contact me for any information.
E-mail: zambranoc@ebv.org.ve