Lesson
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Knight
Edition, Chorus I, II, & III
Standards: I.
Sing
alone and with others a varied repertoire of music. II.
Perform
on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music. III.
Improvise
melodies, variations, and accompaniments. IV.
Compose
and arrange music within specific guidelines. V.
Read
and notate music. VI.
Listen
to, analyze and describe music. VII.
Evaluate
music and music performance. VIII.
Understand
relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the
arts. IX.
Understand
music in relation to history and culture. Resources: Sing at First Sight The Complete Choral Warm-Up Book Choral octavos Piano CD accompaniments CD/cassette player Transparences Overhead Something New to Sing About, Levels 1 and 2 Instructional Strategies: Lecture Demonstration Conducting Provide accompaniment
Monitoring/Adjusting Choreographing Student Assessment On a daily basis, students will be able
to: Sing accurately and with good breath
control throughout their singing ranges in small and large ensembles. Sing
music written two, three, and four parts with or without accompaniment. Analyze
and describe uses of the elements of music in a given work that make it
unique, interesting, and expressive. Sing
music representing diverse genres and cultures, with expression appropriate
for the work being performed. Demonstrate
ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance. Read
whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted notes and rests in 2/4,
3/4, 4/4, 6/8, and 3/8 meter signatures. Read
at sight simple melodies in the appropriate clef. Participate in warm-up activities. Participate in sight-reading activities. Participate in rehearsals of musical
selections. Participate in discussion. Practice and perform with appropriate
expression through choreography. Assessment: Oral responses Quizzes Sight-singing tests Teacher observation Written tests on musical elements Weekly Journal Topics: -advantages of scales -why we warm up -critique of musical progress -personal music challenges -why balance is important -the purpose of the conductor -the importance of posture -how to practice -composer research -concert critiques to include
intonation, balance, rhythm, interpretation, dynamics, and tone
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