Choir Audition Information

Contact: Steve McBride, Choir Director 

All students wishing to join the Langston Hughes Middle School Chorus are encouraged to audition. Only students wishing placement in Intermediate or Advanced Choirs are required to audition. However, we do encourage all students to audition; this allows Mr. McBride to ensure that students are placed in the appropriate ensemble. Students wishing to be placed in Beginning choirs do not need an audition, but a hearing is always advisable. 

Courses offered: 

Beginning Chorus

• Beginning Chorus provides instruction in proper vocal techniques, music fundamentals, and sight reading. Through the study of appropriate choral literature, students will experience unison and two-part singing. Types of performances may include formal and informal concerts which may involve movement choreography. Students must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation requirements to receive credit for the course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Soprano/Alto Chorus

• Students in Soprano/Alto Chorus participate in a choral experience designed to develop skills as individual musicians and as members of an ensemble. Emphasis is placed upon vocalization and sight-singing through the use of appropriate choral literature. Students must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation requirements to receive credit for the course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Tenor/Bass Chorus

• Students participate in a choral experience designed to develop skills as individual musicians and as members of an ensemble. Emphasis is placed upon vocalization and sight-singing through the use of appropriate choral literature. Students must meet both the school day and outside of the school day participation requirements to receive credit for the course. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.

Advanced Chorus

• The top level chorus as Hughes is our Advanced Chorus.  Singers in Advanced demonstrate strong sightreading skills and possess basic music theory knowledge.  Students must be self-motivated to practice outside of class, and be willing to perform many times throughout the year.  Singers are permitted by director approval only. The chorus sings in three-part harmony and will provide a foundation to accel in chorus in High School. This course requires a student materials fee as listed in FCPS Notice 5922.