Owen Valley Patriot Choir Mission
It will be the Mission of the Owen Valley Choirs to serve the community and its members by providing opportunities for musicianship, leadership, and teamwork through rehearsal, classroom experiences, and community and school performances. Owen Valley Patriot Choir Vision
The Owen Valley Choirs are an inclusive and collaborative community of high school musicians
who work together toward a common goal of presenting group performances offered to the public. The choir is intended to involve beginning musicians and their families in a range of activities and guided experiences aimed to engage students in the process of learning about music and performance. During this process, the students will:
Learn how to create music in a collaborative and caring environment. Learn how to use their voices inefficient, functional, and healthful ways. Learn to treat others empathetically, with respect and dignity, through common creative experiences. Learn artistic interpretations of choral music through explorations of a variety of musical styles and pieces from contrasting time periods and cultures and in different languages. Learn about stagecraft and deportment, including dance and creative movement. About OVPC Ensembles
Patriot Singers: Chamber Voice Ensemble
The Patriot Singers Choir is a mixed voice choir and is by audition only. The students will sing three or four voiced textures, SAT/B, or SATB. Students will sing a wide variety of styles and languages, including a cappella music. Part of the class time will be devoted to learning to read and critique music and musical performances. Students will also learn about the physiology of the voice, vocal technique, and aural skills. Students participate in concert and community activities and have the opportunity to participate in the Holiday World Music Festival each May. Choir members have a performance dress code. Sweet Pizzazz: Advanced Choir
The Sweet Pizzazz Choir is an all-female mixed, travel ensemble and is by audition only. The students will sing three or four voiced textures, SSA, or SSAA. Students will sing a wide variety of styles and languages, including jazz, 20th Century, pop music, and a cappella music. Some repertoire will be choreographed. This choir travels with their advanced companion, Valley Soundwaves, to competitions and has scheduled choreography rehearsals, recording opportunities, and choir clinic outside of classroom time. Any costume change information will be given during class time. Valley Soundwaves: Advanced Choir
The Valley Soundwaves Choir is a mixed, travel ensemble and is by audition only. The students will sing in three or more voiced textures, SAT/B, SATB, or SSAATTBB. This choir travels with their advanced choir companion, Sweet Pizzazz, to competitions and has scheduled choreography rehearsals, recording opportunities, and choir clinic outside of classroom time. Auditions for all choirs occur the first week of classes (both fall and spring terms) and during audition week in the spring. All dates, times, and content will be announced in the high school or during regular class time.
