Choral 11: Vocal Jazz is open to Grade 11 students by an informal, non-threatening audition. Auditions are held after classes beginning in September. This course covers the basic vocal principles of group singing within the jazz repertoire. Topics covered will be jazz styles, rhythm & blues, gospel, sound production, microphone techniques, and performance and stage presence. Local and regional festivals are a big part of this course. This is a yearlong course and credit is achieved in June.