VOCAL
Benjamin Wells
High School
Jen Rafferty
Junior High School
Heidi Shelly
Smith Intermediate School
Steven Bellamy
Junior High School
Amber Thayer
Randall middle School
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ABOUT
Vocal training is essential part of our district music curriculum that begins in kindergarten general music, and expands into a variety of choral singing opportunities beginning in 5th grade. Students who participate in vocal music activities learn the essentials of vocalization including, breath control, posture, navigating vocal registers, vowel formation, harmonizing and tone production. They exercise these skills through group choral singing, individual lessons and solo opportunities. In these environments they get to experience signing a variety of genres, including everything from madrigals to modern accapella.
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STAFF
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Benjamin Wells
High School Choir Director
A 1999 graduate of Cortland Sr. High, Ben is an actve community member that directs the Cortland Youth Bureau Theater Program. At the Sr. High School Ben acts as the Choir and Theater director. |
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Steven Bellamy
Junior High School Vocal Lessons
Chorus is a rewarding singing experience where students are engaged in a group singing experience that fosters healthy vocal technique in an enjoyable learning environment.
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Jen Rafferty
Junior High Choral Director, Music Department Chair
7/8th grade Chorus
In addidtion to teaching, Jen also oversees the music department. She is also th chairperson for the Cortland Count Music Teachers Association President. |
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Amber Thayer
Randall Middle School Chorus
Our goal as the Cortland Music Department is to provide all students with a high quality music education that promotes life-long learners, performers, and supporters of the fine arts". At Randall Middle School we do that in a variety of fun ways including playing instrumnets, singing and listening to a variety of music.
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Heidi Shelly
Smith Intermediate School Chorus
Chorus is a rewarding singing experience where students are engaged in a group singing experience that fosters healthy vocal technique in an enjoyable learning environment.
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