Chorus

2006-2007 Vocal Ensemble
2006-2007 Festival Disney Ensemble

Chorus Photo Franklin Road Academy's Choral/Vocal Music Department is a vibrant showcase of talented musicians. Approximately 140-150 students in grades 5-12 are involved in the program. FRA students also successfully compete individually in regional and state events. Course offerings include 5th Grade Chorus, 6th Grade Chorus, 7th-8th Grade Vocal Music, and Upper School Concert Choir and Vocal Ensemble.

Upper School choirs have performed on Carnival Cruise Lines and Disney's Magic Music Days. In 2007 they performed at Festival Disney. In Spring 2006 they opened for Alan Jackson at the Ryman Auditorium. The choirs and ensembles often perform for school athletic events and assemblies. They also are frequently invited to perform in the greater Nashville area for various events such as local conventions, ground breakings, holiday events, open houses, and concert venues in the airport and malls.

Many students are involved in the spring musical, ~evening with the arts~, and Cocoa and Carols in addition to the annual Christmas and spring choral concerts. Opportunities for individual and group performances abound in the Fine Arts Department and students' experiences are greatly enhanced by having a beautiful state-of-the-art theatre and performing arts facility on campus.

Chorus Photo The students involved in FRA's Choral Music Department reflect the entire student body. Many of FRA's top academic students, athletes, student government leaders and others have a common bond in exploring and enjoying vocal music. Several of our graduates are currently studying and performing music in college. There is a place for everyone!

Please Listen!

US Vocal Ensemble at Festival Disney (18MB)
Eighteen upper school chorus students participated in Festival Disney on March 9, 2007, and received a Superior for their performance, as well as a Gold Mickey for the top Concert Choir Performance of the weekend.
1. Sanctus from Missa Brevis in G Major — Mozart
2. Non Nobis Domine — Byrd
3. Soon-Ah Will Be Done — Spiritual, arr. Dawson
4. That Lonesome Road - Taylor/Grolnick, arr. Entsminger
5. The Lord Bless You and Keep You
US Vocal Ensemble ACDA State Choral Festival Spring 2007
Vocal Ensemble received a Superior rating at state adjudication on April 12 after qualifying with a Superior in both sight-singing and performance at the regional adjudication.
1. Sanctus (3MB) from Missa Brevis in G Major — Mozart
2. Tenebrae Factae Sunt (6MB) — Michael Haydn, ed. Ramsey
3. Soon-Ah Will Be Done (5MB) — Spiritual, arr. Dawson
US Vocal Ensemble at regional adjudication Spring 2006 (5.5MB)
— Vocal Ensemble received a Superior rating on their regional adjudication performance which qualifies them for State ACDA Adjudication on April 20.
1. Agnus Dei from Missa Brevis in G by Mozart
2. Lamb of God - German Chorale 1540 - arr. Christiansen
3. Il est bel et bon - Passereau
US Vocal Ensemble at regional adjudication Spring 2005 (6MB)
— The FRA ensemble received a Superior in performance and sight-reading at both regional and state ACDA adjudication.
Songs included:
1. Cum Sancto Spiritu - Vivaldi
2. Adoramus Te - Gasparini
3. Salmo 150 - Aguiar
Spring 7th-8th Ladies Ensemble at Regional adjudication festival Spring 2005 (6MB)
— The FRA ensemble received Superior in performance and sight-reading at both regional and state adjudication.
Songs included:
1. Laudamus Te - Vivaldi
2. Kalinka (Russian Folk Song) - arr. Gregoryk
3. Le Sommeil de l'Enfant Jesus (traditional French Carol) - arr. Jeffers

US/MS Chorus: Brenda Jewell
jewellb@franklinroadacademy.com

LS Music: Amy Beth Jones
jonesa@franklinroadacademy.com

Accompanist: Kay Bond
bondk@franklinroadacademy.com