Sixth grade choir is a non-auditioned choir class. In this class, students are introduced to singing fundamentals, beginning sight-singing and music theory. This choir performs at the Winter Concert, Spring Concert, the Shelby County Middle School Choir Festival, one adjudicated festival or event, and the Eagle Extravaganza. Students in this choir have the opportunity to audition for the Young Voices Festival where they will sing with other choir students from across the state. These classes are 1st, 2nd, & 4th period at OMMS.
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Apex is a non-auditioned mixed choir comprised of 7th and 8th grade students. This class will continue their music education in learning vocal technique, stage presence, music theory and more advanced sight-singing. This class is also open to returning and new students to the choral department. This choir performs at the Winter Concert, Spring Concert, the Shelby County Middle School Choir Festival, one adjudicated festival or event and the Eagle Extravaganza. Students in this choir have the opportunity to audition for the All-State Choral Festival where they will sing with other choir students from across the state. Students also may participate in honor choirs. Apex students may also attend the spring choir trip. This class meets during 3rd period at OMMS.
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Ascent is a non-auditioned Advanced Women’s Choir comprised of 7th and 8th grade girls. Students in Ascent perform traditional concert literature as well as more popular music, such as musical theater and vocal jazz. This choir performs at the Winter Concert, Spring Concert, the Shelby County Middle School Choir Festival, one adjudicated concert festival, and the Eagle Extravaganza. Students in this choir have the opportunity to audition for the All-State Choral Festival where they will sing with other choir students from across the state. Students also may participate in honor choirs. Ascent students may also attend the spring choir trip. This class meets during 5th period here at OMMS.
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Elevation is an auditioned Advanced Mixed Choir comprised of 7th and 8th grade students. Students in Elevation perform both traditional concert literature and show choir music. This choir performs at the Winter Concert, Spring Concert, the Shelby County Middle School Choir Festival, one adjudicated concert festival, the Eagle Extravaganza, and show choir competitions. Students in this choir have the opportunity to audition for the All-State Choral Festival, where they will sing with other choir students from across the state. Elevation students may also attend the spring choir trip. This class meets during 6th period at OMMS.
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