Vocal Music at Franklin Music Magnet provides numerous opportunities for students to develop and showcase their musical talents. All students at Franklin attend general vocal music classes on a regular basis. In addition to general music, students have the opportunity to audition for our 100-voice enrichment choir as well as for musical theater classes. We partner with various organizations throughout the Twin Cities area to expand opportunities for musical development, including: Ordway Center for Performing Arts, Minnesota Composers' Forum, The Minnesota Sinfonia, The Rose Ensemble, Vocalessence, Witness (Artists and Residents in the Schools), University of Minnesota, and The Minnesota Orchestra.
General Music: This course emphasizes singing, listening, movement, performing on classroom instruments, improvising and composing skills. Students develop ear training and note-reading skills as they sing and perform on Orff and other percussion and melodic instruments. All students are encouraged to showcase their voices and musical skills at monthly family nights at Franklin Music Magnet. Students needing more challenge are encouraged to audition for choir and/or private lessons.
Advanced Choir: Choir is open to students in grades three through six. Students expand their vocal skills as they learn to sing in harmony. We have numerous opportunities for our 100+ voice choir to attend field trips, such as to Town Square, Minnesota Department of Revenue, Region's Hospital, and Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
Musical Theater Students audition for musical theater opportunities as part of our gifted and talented Friday Enrichment classes, open to all students in grades three through six. Students meet once weekly, and the course culminates with a performance for the entire student body.
More Information: For more information about the vocal music programs at Franklin Music Magnet, please contact Mrs. Westcott, Vocal Music Teacher, at Theresa.Westcott@spps.org.
