141 Q	INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCEDLEVEL HIGH SCHOOL CHOIR
Length/Credit:	1 year - 1.0 credit; (SHS only: 1 year - 2.0 credits)
Prerequisite:	Successful completion of Entry-Level Choir or permission from the instructor. Audition may be required.
Other Info:	Fulfills the Bellevue School District and State's Benchmark III high school Fine Arts requirement. It may be repeated for credit. Where schools have more than three performing groups, students may be enrolled in either an intermediate or a separate advanced choir. Students may repeat this course continuously through high school. At Sammamish this course is taught in conjunction with Music Theory. Students may travel in and out of state to attend festivals and competitions. Students from this class are eligible to participate in the Eastshore Solo and Ensemble festivals and audition for state honor groups.
Location:	Bellevue (Concert Choir), Interlake (Intermediate/ Advanced Choir), International (Concert Choir), Newport (Vocal Camerata), Sammamish (Acappella)
This choir sings a wide variety of choral music including standard classics, popular American music, and music originating from other cultures. This is a performance-based choir which requires numerous day and evening concerts, contests, and musical events outside of the school day. Students continue developing good vocal production and performance practice skills, as well as honing their sight-reading and independent singing ability. Musical teamwork, self-confidence, and a sense of accomplishment characterize what the singer realizes from the choral experience.