Royal Oaks School of the Arts
Chorus Handbook and Syllabus
2021-2022
Dear ROSA Chorus Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the Royal Oaks School of the Arts Choral Department. This year is going to
be filled with many exciting opportunities for you and your children. I would like to share a few
thoughts about the importance of choir in the life of your middle school child.
I believe that every child can learn, and I extend that belief that every child is musically
expressive and deserves the opportunity to explore that capability. Throughout the year, we will
learn about the individual singer by developing vocal skills, increasing knowledge of his/her own
voice, and developing music literacy. In addition, we will learn about the choral ensemble and
how we can work together to continue an organization that we can be proud to be a part of.
It is going to be a great semester of learning and singing together. I look forward to
working with each of you and thank you for allowing me to share my love of music with your
child.
Sincerely, Mrs. Heather Pichette-Malenke
Class description
Chorus classes are open to all middle school students at Royal Oaks School of the Arts. Students
will focus on healthy vocal technique, fundamentals of music theory, history, sight-singing, and
the rehearsal of music. Most importantly, students will develop self-discipline and learn to work
cooperatively.