Les Chantreuses
Instructor: Ms. Cota
This ensemble is for women at the Las Vegas Academy. In this ensemble we work to develop the young singer’s voice. We concentrate on the fundamentals of healthy singing, sight singing, and music theory in addition to a variety of music repertoire. There is no limitation to the size of this group. This group performs a variety of choral music. They perform at all school concerts & district festivals.
Les Chantreuses meets during regular school hours for majors and non-majors. Extra rehearsals may be called prior to performance time. Notice will be given as far in advance as possible, and members are required to attend all of those rehearsals.
Criteria for admittance into this group are a successful audition and admittance to the Academy.
Cantare
Instructor: Ms. Cota
This is LVA’s largest ensemble. It is a mixed chorale, and performs a variety of choral repertoire. They perform at choir district festivals as well as a variety of school and community events.
Cantare is for students who successfully display the skills necessary in their audition to be placed in this choir. All participants must have music skills and vocal training. There are no grade or age criteria, but a vocal check and theory exam must be completed to see if admittance is granted.
Cantare meets during regular school hours-currently during 5th & 6th block. In addition, prior to performance times there may be extra rehearsals. Members are required to attend all of those rehearsals.
Requirements for acceptance into this ensemble include, but are not limited to:
- Advanced Vocal Technique
- Advanced music theory skills
- Advanced sight-reading ability (melodic & rhythmic)
- Part Independence
- Pitch retention
- Teamwork/Professional Attitude
Bella Voz
Instructor: Mrs. Franke
This is LVA’s most select women’s vocal ensemble. They perform a variety of musical genres. This group performs around the community and receives advanced vocal & musical training. They also perform in all district festivals and contests.
Bella Voz is for choir majors who have participated in several years of choral music and/or private vocal training. In addition to strong and competent vocal technique, good general musicianship is essential. This class is usually for upperclassmen.
Requirements for acceptance are based upon, but not limited to the following categories:
- Advanced Vocal Technique
- Advanced music theory knowledge
- Sight-reading (melodic & rhythmic)
- Part independence
- Pitch retention
- Leadership
- Teamwork/Positive Attitude
Bella Voz meets during regular school hours – currently the 5th & 6th block. In addition, they may be required to attend morning and evening rehearsals when necessary as well as all choral department performances and extra ‘gigs’ around the community. It is intended that the Bella Voz will participate in one out of state/country tour each school year. This is a very demanding class that requires great commitment, punctuality, and flexibility.
Las Vegas Academy Singers
Instructor: Mrs. Franke
This is LVA’s top vocal ensemble. They perform a variety of musical genres written for 4 to 16+ voice parts. This group performs at the majority of the community, and school events and all district festivals.
The Academy Singers is a select group of students chosen for their high level of music ability and their ability the blend in the ensemble. Any choir major who has participated in several years of choral music and/or private vocal training is eligible for membership. There are several factors that contribute to the acceptance to this prestigious class. Because this is the premier ensemble at the Las Vegas Academy, another very critical part of the audition process for this ensemble is professional attitude. Things such as tardies, classroom attitude, grades, and discipline will weigh strongly on the decision in the selection of this ensemble. In addition to strong and competent vocal technique, good general musicianship is essential. Although there are no grade or age criteria, this class is usually for upperclassmen.
The following are requirements that make you eligible for acceptance to this ensemble. Acceptance is based upon, but not limited to the following categories:
- Advanced Vocal Technique
- Advanced music theory knowledge
- Sight-reading (melodic & rhythmic)
- Part Independence
- Pitch retention
- Leadership
- Teamwork/Positive Attitude
The Academy Singers meet during regular school hours-currently during 7th and 8th block. In addition, they will be required to attend morning and evening rehearsals when necessary as well as all choral department performances and extra ‘gigs’ around the community. These gigs are mandatory and essential to the learning experience. It is intended that the Madrigals Singers will participate in one out of state/country tour each school year. This is a very demanding class that requires great commitment, punctuality, and flexibility. Students who accept their position in this ensemble accept the academy singers as priority one.
