Mrs. Dori Martin
Choral Music at High Point

 
 
All deep things are song.  It seems somehow the very central essence of us, song; as if all the rest were but wrappages and hulls!
                                                                               -Thomas Carlyle

 
 

GOTTA SING!
     I'm passionate about singing, and count it a privilege to work with the singers in the High Point Choral Program.  I love exploring the capabilities of this amazing instrument, and working with students to bring life and expression to beautiful works of art.  My duties include accompanying the Concert Choir, assisting to direct the Concert Choir, accompanying the Chamber Singers, and organizing and implementing the sectional lesson program.  

     Sectional lessons are a very important element of the choral program.  As students come to work specifically on their voice part (soprano, alto, tenor or bass), they receive more individual attention than is possible in the large choral rehearsal.  In addition to learning their melody or harmony part very well, students work on advanced vocal techniques and music reading.  Students are required to attend four sectionals lessons per marking period.  Many sectionals are offered throughout the marking period during 4th, 5th, 8th and 9th periods.
 

 
MUSIC REACHING OUT
     Many of the band and choral students at High Point are involved in reaching out to the students in the special ed classes.  The special ed students, many of whom are unable to get around school on their own, truly look forward to having the music students come and brighten up their day.  They perk up as soon as the music students enter the room, and respond to the music with huge smiles.  This program is truly a double blessing, because the music students feel wonderful about sharing their music with such an appreciative audience.