Name Position Email
Heather (Hamilton) Blackwell Choir Director hhamilton@hazelwoodschools.org
  • Hazelwood East Choir Course Descriptions:

    CHOIR 8 (full year) This course is a non-auditioned group for 8th grade students wanting to develop basic skills needed to perform within a large ensemble. Students will study vocal techniques, ensemble skills, and basic music theory as related to appropriate music level. After one year, the student should be prepared for Mixed, Treble, Bass, and/or Concert Choir. Performances are required at the direction of the teacher.

    MIXED CHOIR (.5 – 1 credit; course may be repeated) This course is a non-auditioned group for senior high students wanting to develop basic skills needed to perform within a large ensemble. Students will study vocal techniques, ensemble skills, and basic music theory as related to appropriate music level. After one semester, the student should be prepared to audition for Treble, Bass, and/or Concert Choir. Performances are required at the direction of the teacher.

    TREBLE CHOIR (.5 – 1 credit by audition only) This course is a select choir for the advanced high school treble voice who exhibits outstanding ensemble technique skills, maturity, and positive learning skills necessary for artistic ensemble performances. Students will study vocal techniques, ensemble skills, theory, and history as related to aesthetic performance practices. All performances are required and graded. Placement will be by teacher recommendation only. Enrollment is based upon voice classifications and balance.

    BASS CHOIR (.5 – 1 credit by audition only) This course is a select choir for the advanced high school tenor or bass voice who exhibits outstanding ensemble technique skills, maturity, and positive learning skills necessary for artistic ensemble performances. Students will study vocal techniques, ensemble skills, theory, and history as related to aesthetic performance practices. All performances are required and graded. Placement will be by teacher recommendation only. Enrollment is based upon voice classifications and balance.

    CONCERT CHOIR (.5 – 1 credit by audition only) This choir is a highly selective auditioned choir for the advanced senior high student who exhibits outstanding technique skills, maturity, and positive learning skills necessary for artistic solo and ensemble performances. Students will study advanced vocal techniques, ensemble skills, theory, and history as related to aesthetic performance practices. All performances are required and graded. Placement is by teacher recommendation only. Enrollment is based upon voice classification and balance. Concert choir members will perform in all concert choir performances.

    To enroll in choir, put Mrs. Blackwell's recommended course in your course request for each semester/year. If you're not sure where to start, request Mixed Choir! Communicate with your counselor about making sure choir is put on your schedule!