The UMS Choir Clubs bring students who share the love of music together! We have two choir clubs, Ensemble and Concert Choirs. Ensemble Choir is open to everyone, and Concert Choir is by audition only. Our groups meet each week directly after school in the band room. Performances are held throughout the school year for families, students, staff, friends, and the greater community! Please read below for information on our two Choir Clubs before registering.
REGISTRATION FEES
Ensemble Choir: $225.00 Concert Choir: $300
Ensemble Choir: $225.00 Concert Choir: $300
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
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ENSEMBLE CHOIR
Tuesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 First practice: September 17th |
CONCERT CHOIR
Tuesdays & Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:00 First practice: August 27th |
*Both Choir groups will not have practice during the two weeks of tech and performances for the UMS musical. Additionally, they will have makeup practices to make up for those missed weeks.
COMMUNICATION
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Students and families will receive communication via My Music Office once registered.
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GENERAL CHOIR CLUB INFORMATION
Our groups meet each week directly after school in the band room. All singers are required to bring their material (once provided) to every practice.
At the beginning of the year, students will be placed into their vocal part based on their ability and comfort with the different ranges.
Each week, different vocal parts take turns prepping our space for practice and clearing the space afterward.
Each practice will consist of warm ups, music theory, vocal development, and song rehearsal.
All students in both choir clubs will sing at Union’s three music department concerts usually held in December, March, and May. If students are ready, they will also sing at Union’s fall concert in October (if held). These concerts are mandatory performances for our singers.
Our goal is to continue expanding our performance opportunities for both choral groups to include;
Choir will have a strong presence of strictly choral pieces, and students can also expect to work on different genres of music to expand and grow their love of music and to learn how to use their vocal instrument in a variety of ways.
During practices, students are not permitted to use personal devices, including smart watches, except for at breaks, unless permission is granted for extenuating circumstances.
*Both Choir groups will not have practice during the two weeks of tech and performances for the UMS musical. Additionally, they will have makeup practices to make up for those missed weeks.
*If students miss multiple practices, they may not be permitted to sing at an event at the director’s discretion.
At the beginning of the year, students will be placed into their vocal part based on their ability and comfort with the different ranges.
Each week, different vocal parts take turns prepping our space for practice and clearing the space afterward.
Each practice will consist of warm ups, music theory, vocal development, and song rehearsal.
All students in both choir clubs will sing at Union’s three music department concerts usually held in December, March, and May. If students are ready, they will also sing at Union’s fall concert in October (if held). These concerts are mandatory performances for our singers.
Our goal is to continue expanding our performance opportunities for both choral groups to include;
- more collaborative experiences within the district and community;
- Christmas in the Park in downtown San Jose;
- holiday caroling;
- singing at local establishments and malls to raise awareness and funds for our program;
- more competitive vocal opportunities; and
- more!
Choir will have a strong presence of strictly choral pieces, and students can also expect to work on different genres of music to expand and grow their love of music and to learn how to use their vocal instrument in a variety of ways.
During practices, students are not permitted to use personal devices, including smart watches, except for at breaks, unless permission is granted for extenuating circumstances.
*Both Choir groups will not have practice during the two weeks of tech and performances for the UMS musical. Additionally, they will have makeup practices to make up for those missed weeks.
*If students miss multiple practices, they may not be permitted to sing at an event at the director’s discretion.
Ensemble Choir
All students are welcome in this vocal club! This group meets once a week and is a great fit for students with busy schedules and love to sing!All first time Union Choir students will join this group before being eligible to audition for Concert Choir at the end of the school year.
Ensemble Choir meets on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 beginning September 17th.
Ensemble Choir will have a mandatory field trip for the Elementary School Tour (if space allows) in addition to the three performances listed above.
Ensemble Choir Registration: $225.00
Submit fee on the UMS Webstore: HERE
All students are welcome in this vocal club! This group meets once a week and is a great fit for students with busy schedules and love to sing!All first time Union Choir students will join this group before being eligible to audition for Concert Choir at the end of the school year.
Ensemble Choir meets on Tuesdays from 3:00 - 5:00 beginning September 17th.
Ensemble Choir will have a mandatory field trip for the Elementary School Tour (if space allows) in addition to the three performances listed above.
Ensemble Choir Registration: $225.00
Submit fee on the UMS Webstore: HERE
Concert Choir
Students must audition at the end of the school year to be considered for this group after having completed at least one year in Ensemble Choir. Other requirements for acceptance into this vocal group are behavior, vocal abilities in a group setting, and dedication.
Concert Choir is a much more demanding program, meeting twice weekly and working on pieces for;
Concert Choir meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:30 beginning August 27.
On Tuesdays starting September 17th, students will work in sectionals reviewing their material with their vocal part from 3-5, coming together around 4:15 to sing as a full choir and get feedback from the director. From 5-5:30, students will come together to sing as a full choir with the director. On Thursdays the director will work for a short time with each vocal part before working with the full Choir.
Concert Choir Singers will have multiple required performances during the school year in addition to the three UMS concerts including, but not limited to;
**Students should expect additional rehearsals in May to prepare for multiple performance events.
Concert Choir Registration Fee: $300
Submit fee in two parts:
Additional Fees:
Students must audition at the end of the school year to be considered for this group after having completed at least one year in Ensemble Choir. Other requirements for acceptance into this vocal group are behavior, vocal abilities in a group setting, and dedication.
Concert Choir is a much more demanding program, meeting twice weekly and working on pieces for;
- Our UMS concerts;
- Fallfest;
- Blossom Hill Festival;
- California Music Educators Association festival where we are judged on our performance; and
- Disneyland.
Concert Choir meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:30 beginning August 27.
On Tuesdays starting September 17th, students will work in sectionals reviewing their material with their vocal part from 3-5, coming together around 4:15 to sing as a full choir and get feedback from the director. From 5-5:30, students will come together to sing as a full choir with the director. On Thursdays the director will work for a short time with each vocal part before working with the full Choir.
Concert Choir Singers will have multiple required performances during the school year in addition to the three UMS concerts including, but not limited to;
- CMEA;
- FallFest (if choir is participating);
- Blossom Hill Festival; and
- potentially others.
**Students should expect additional rehearsals in May to prepare for multiple performance events.
Concert Choir Registration Fee: $300
Submit fee in two parts:
- Submit ensemble fee on the UMS Webstore: HERE
- Bring $75 via check to first rehearsal
- made payable to : Union Middle School with “Concert Choir - ASB *Student Name*” in the memo line.
Additional Fees:
- Required Concert Black Attire
- Disneyland Fees (this is an optional experience)