142 Q	SELECT VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Length/Credit	1 year - 1.0 credit (SHS only: 1 year - 2.0 credit)
Prerequisite	Successful completion of Entry-/Intermediate-Level Choir or permission from the instructor. All students must audition for this group.
Other Info	Fulfills the high school Fine Arts requirement. It may be repeated for credit. Students should be dual-enrolled in the Intermediate/Advanced Choir. This choir may meet outside of the regular day to accommodate students’ schedules. 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 (Bellairs), Interlake (Jazz Choir), International (Swing Choir), Newport (Knight Sounds), Sammamish (Vocal Jazz Ensemble)
This is a performance-oriented course for students who desire a high degree of specialized performance opportunities, small ensemble and solo singing. Repertoire and style of music performed will vary from school to school. All groups will perform Jazz repertoire as well as other literature. Members of this ensemble are expected to be independent singers, highly motivated and committed to the group and its activities.   NEA Jazz in the Schools Curriculum - Click Here