Chorus is a mixed choir that is open to all FKHS students, but is primarily a freshman level class. The purpose of this choir is to learn basic music skills, which would be helpful for future participation in Soundwave and/or Tornado Singers. Skills dealt with include aspects of technique – posture, breathing, intonation, and diction – as well as sight singing and theory. A variety of musical styles are performed, including foreign language songs. No audition is required but a student should be able to sing a simple melody. There are 3-4 required performances during the year.
Field Kindley Soundwave is an ensemble dedicated to musical excellence. A wide variety of music is performed ranging from classical to pop, madrigals to show choir. Choreography is a part of Soundwave. There are numerous performances throughout the year – including clinics and contest, and students will be expected to perform as opportunities arise. Performance dress is required. Enrollment is by audition only. Prior participation in Tornado Singers or Chorus is advised. |
Tornado Singers is an advance mixed choir that performs a wide variety of musical styles ranging from classical to pop. Emphasis is on improving musicianship and vocal technique started in Chorus. There are several required performances throughout the year. Enrollment is by audition only, and limited to sophomores, juniors and seniors.
August 22-23 – Auditions for “The Sound of Music”
September 20, Thursday – All State Prep Day CCC
September 28, Friday – Homecoming
October 18, Thursday – Fall Concert – 7:00 FKHS Auditorium
October 25, Thursday – CCC Choir Clinic
November 3, Saturday – District Auditions (Chanute)
November 2-4 – FKHS/CCC Musical “The Sound of Music”
November 2, Friday – 7:00 FKHS Auditorium
November 3, Saturday – 7:00 FKHS Auditorium
November 4, Sunday – 2:00 FKHS Auditorium
December 1, Saturday – District Concert (Labette Co)
December 4, Tuesday – RMS Vocal Concert – 7:00 Benefiel Auditorium
December 17, Monday – FKHS Christmas Concert – 7:00 FKHS Auditorium
January 17-19 – Interstate Classic
February 21-23 – KMEA State Choir and Band (Wichita)
April 7, Monday – Pre-Festival Concert – 7:00 FKHS Auditorium
April 12, Saturday – Regional Solo/Small Ensemble Contest (PSU)
April 17, Thursday – State Large Ensemble Contest (PSU)
April 26, Saturday – State Solo/Small Ensemble Contest (Andover)
May 4, Sunday – FKHS/CCC Vocal Concert – 2:00 FKHS Auditorium
May 6, Tuesday – FKHS/CCC Vocal Concert – 7:00 FKHS Auditorium
May 12, Monday – RMS Vocal Concert – 7:00 Benefiel Auditorium
May 15, Thursday - Graduation
Mr. Gard can be contacted via email and by calling him at Field Kindley High School: 620-252-6410 extension 14113
Mr. Gard is at Field Kindley High School from 9:30 am to 12:56 pm and is at Roosevelt Middle School the other hours of the day.