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Adopt A Class
Adopt A Class harnesses’ the success of our High School Vocal Arts
Studio to enrich the classroom experience and increase both teachers’ and
students’ chances for continued success in the area of choral music. By
adopting an inner-city classroom, we form year-long partnerships and
residency with a specific classroom to provide continuing and advance
training and education in the vocal arts and choral music and
activities. One objective of Adopt a Class is that of preparing choirs in
inner-city high schools prepare for local, state and national competitions.
Other activities of Adopt A Class include private coaching in solo
voice, music appreciation, music field trips, choral activities and
mentorship; other objectives includes but not limited to music theory and
history, music appreciation, mentorship and choral activities.
Our Objective
Some other objectives of Adopt A Class includes but not limited to:
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Assess the music education needs of the choir director
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Advise on appropriate repertory for solo singers
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Concurrent supplemental training for choir director of constructive training,
for credit, through recognized accredited sources
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Develop constructive, inclusive music activities for special needs students to
enable students with disabilities to experience social, cognitive and cultural
skills development through the arts
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Private coaching in solo voice, Music theory and history, music appreciation,
mentorship and choral activities
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Vocal exercises, tailored specifically to address their vocal challenges
History
In the Spring semester 2007, we adopted Ms. Sharon Barron’s Freshman
and Senior level choir classes at HISD’s Jeff Davis High School, under
our Adopt A Class program.
During the 2008-2009 school year, we
adopted Ms. Sharon Barron's choirs at Jefferson Davis High School and Ms.
Laurie Amsler's choirs at Waltrip High School. We plan to work with these
two schools during the 2009-2010 school year, as well as other inner-city
high schools.
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