The student will be able to:
1. Organize and conduct efficient and successful choral rehearsals, including the use of effective aural skills, error detection and correction.
2. Prepare choruses for concerts and festivals.
3. Demonstrate advanced choral conducting principles and techniques.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the interpretation of the traditional choral literature, through the use of effective criticism techniques of analysis, evaluation, and aesthetic response.
5. Select diverse choral repertoire (including western and non-western) and prepare the music for rehearsal through kinetic interpretation of the score.
6. Develop good vocal technique in the chorus, including balance, blend, and intonation.