High School Vocal Music Presented by: Michelle Ridlen, Fine Arts - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

High School Vocal Music Presented by: Michelle Ridlen, Fine Arts Content Leader Elisabeth Baird, Francis Howell Central Vocal Director Karey Fitzpatrick, Francis Howell Vocal Director

FHSD Vocal Music Program Chorus Treble Choir Concert Choir Chamber Choir 2

Programs by the numbers: 411 Francis Howell School District HS Choir Students Francis Howell North: 124 Francis Howell Central: 173 Francis Howell High: 114 3

Student created video: Why Choir? 4

Why do students take Choir? Social Connections - Friends - Older Siblings Academic Reasons - Family - Honors Credit Expectations - Boost GPA - Fine Art Credit Emotional Reasons - Less Homework - Relaxation - Stress Release - Safe Place - Creative Outlet 5

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Student Leadership & Collaboration 9

Community and Team Building: 10

Community Performances Fall, Winter, & Spring ● Concerts Caroling ● Nursing Home ● Performances Collaborative ● Masterwork Concerts Joint University concerts ● 11

...not only singing, but connecting. Caroling in the community and for charities. FHSD Vocal Clinic- district musicians collaborate 4-12 grades 12

2018 FHSD Collaboration Concert: FHC, FHN, FHHS & St. Charles Co. Youth Orchestra at Mo Baptist University A picture is worth a thousand words 13

How do you get to Carnegie Hall? FHHS performing with the National Youth Honor Choir at Carnegie Hall April 2016 14

FHN & FHC performing at Carnegie Hall February 2019 15

School Community Connections ● School Assemblies ● National Anthem performances ● Graduation ceremonies 16

● Theatrical Shows/Musicals ● Dinner Theater Performances ● Showcase Performances 17

Award Winning Performances Superior ratings at Missouri ▰ State High School Activities Association State Competition - Large group & Solo/Small Ensemble Multiple students chosen ▰ for All-State Choir each year FHHS Women’s Chamber ▰ selected for MMEA State Conference performance 18

State Contests Highlight Reel Each spring the choirs present 2 CONTRASTING PIECES of music for ADJUDICATION . There is also an element of SIGHT READING where students are handed a piece of music they have NEVER SEEN BEFORE & must sing the music without getting the notes beforehand. 19

Thank You! Thank you for your continued support of our Fine Arts programs! @ArtsFHSD ▰ @FHC_Choirs ▰ @FHHSChoirs ▰ @FHNChoir ▰ 20