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Journey Middle School

Where Learning is a Journey, Not a Destination

Chorus

JMS Choral Program

The Journey Jag-Choir consists of three different ensembles: Beginning Chorus, Advanced Chorus (Soprano/Alto), and Advanced Chorus (Tenor/Bass). 

                     A choir of diverse singers performs, with some holding microphones.

 

 

Ensemble Details

  • The Beginning Choral Music program is designed to enhance the musical creative and expressive qualities of all students. Beginning Chorus is a yearlong ensemble open to all sixth-grade students. Students in this choir will learn the fundamentals of singing and music theory through daily activities and practice. Students will also gain basic musical and historical knowledge. Students participate in daily rehearsals and perform in one evening concert per semester as well as various school assemblies and State Choral Performance Assessment. Optional Honor Choirs are available.

    • Year-long Course

    • 6th Grade Students

    • Fee: $40 + Travel Shirt $15 + Formal Uniform (School Appropriate Black Semi-Formal Attire)

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    Advanced S/A Chorus is a course designed for highly motivated 7th and 8th grade soprano and alto choral students to apply musical skills as they continue to create and experience performance through a choral ensemble. Students will continue developing mastery of solfege, major and minor scales, sight-singing and multi-part harmonies. Students will convey musical interpretation with the use of dynamics and phrasing, while incorporating facial expression and movement for refined presentation. Mandatory graded performances include one evening concert per semester, school assemblies and State Choral Performance Assessment. Optional Honor Choirs/All-State auditions are available.

    • Year-long Course

    • 7th and 8th Grade Female Students

    • Fee: $40 + Travel Shirt $15 +  Formal Uniform (School Appropriate Black Semi-Formal Attire)

  • Advanced T/B Chorus is a course designed for highly motivated 7th and 8th grade tenor and bass choral students to apply musical skills as they continue to create and experience performance through a choral ensemble. Students will continue developing mastery of solfege, major and minor scales, sight-singing and multi-part harmonies. Students will convey musical interpretation with the use of dynamics and phrasing, while incorporating facial expression and movement for refined presentation. Mandatory graded performances include one evening concert per semester, school assemblies and State Choral Performance Assessment. Optional Honor Choirs/All-State auditions are available.

    • Year-long Course

    • 7th and 8th Grade Male Students

    • Required Fee: $40 + Travel Shirt $15 +  Formal Uniform (School Appropriate Black Semi-Formal Attire)

choir director on one side of a list of affirmations and a girl jumping on the right

A woman with blonde hair and glasses smiles, arms crossed, in a professional portrait.

Meet Dr. Mulloy, Choral Director

Dr. Alicia Moreno Mulloy (DocMM) believes choral music education has the power to shape passionate learners, fearless leaders, and children of exceptional character. As the choral director at Journey Middle School in Madison City Schools, she inspires young voices to not only sing beautifully but also grow into empathetic, kind human beings, ready to make a positive mark on the world. Alicia is a National Board Certified Teacher and hold degrees from Alcorn State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of West Alabama. Outside the classroom, Alicia’s heart is full with her husband, Craig, and their three children – Zoey, Willow, and Austin – who keep her inspired, motivated, and singing every day. 

“It is my mission to inspire and challenge each child to become the best version of him or herself. I am determined to give each child the tools they need to achieve success in the real world. Teaching music comes second.” – DocMM