Standards 1st Quarter CAD.1 The student will demonstrate proper vocal technique as applied to advanced literature. CAD.2 The student will consistently perform with accurate intonation in solo and ensemble singing. CAD.3 The student will sing with purity of vowels and clarity of consonants. Grade:9-12 Subject:Advanced Chorus 2nd Quarter Continued: CAD.1, CAD.2, CAD.3, CAD.5, CAD.6, CAD.9 CAD.4 The student will sing in a manner reflecting expressive qualities of music CAD.7 The student will sing independently. CAD.8 The student will respond to music through movement. CAD.13 The student will evaluate musical performances. CAD.16 The student will identify the collaborative nature of the choral art. CAD.5 The student will perform music written in four or more parts with and without accompaniment. CAD.6 The student will respond to various conducting patterns and interpretive gestures. CAD.9 The student will read and write notation. Content Advanced vocal exercises / Warm-ups Advanced vocal technique Intonation Continue building on content from 1st Progress / Grading Period Interpreting and applying expressive qualities in music; dynamics Preparation for vocal/choral auditions Memorization of music Rhythmic movement during vocal/choral performance Self-assessment Concert/performance etiquette 4-part harmony Dev. 03/2008 1
Theory Rhythmic notation: melodic movement on the staff Skills Sight-reading rhythm, stepwise melodies Preparation for All-District Auditions onsistently demonstrate proper vocal production Consistently demonstrate knowledge of vocal anatomy Exhibit increased ability to use efficient and effective breathing techniques Perform vocalizes to achieve consistent and accurate intonation Demonstrate the difference between voiced and unvoiced consonants Continue building on skills from 1st Progress/Grading Period Consistently apply proper vocal technique in control of dynamics and articulation. Apply aural skills to adjust individual intonation within the ensemble Interpret mood, tempo, dynamics, and tone color in performance Sing with expressive phrasing Demonstrate audition skills and memorization skills Move body, clap in rhythm with the music Evaluate and offer constructive suggestions for improvement of personal and group performances Contribute to the success of the ensemble Demonstrate concert etiquette as a performer and listene Demonstrate the use of vowel placement to adjust tone Demonstrate difference between pure vowels and dipthongs Sing in small ensembles with one voice on a part Respond to conducting patterns for changing and mixed meter Dev. 03/2008 2
Use a symbol system to sight read-melodic lines in major keys Read and write rhythmic notation Assessment Related Literature Technology Students will be assessed daily and expected to demonstrate correct posture, breathing technique, and good vocal intonation. placement, and breath control. Metronome Concert performance Auditions for All-District Chorus placement, and breath control. Metronome Digital voice recorders Pitch pipe Digital video camera Pitch pipe Dev. 03/2008 3
Grade:Error! Not a valid link. Subject: Error! Not a valid link. Standards Content 3rd Quarter Continued: CAD.1, CAD.2, CAD.3, CAD.4, CAD.5, CAD.6, CAD.7, CAD.8, CAD.9, CAD.13, CAD.16 CAD.11 The student will identify various compositional methods including fugue, word painting, modulation, and aleatory music, encountered in the music being studied. CAD.12 The student will study and sing music representing various historical periods, styles, and cultures, including selections in a variety of foreign languages. Continue building on content from previous Progress/Grading 4 th Quarter Continued: CAD.1, CAD.2, CAD.3, CAD.4, CAD.5, CAD.6, CAD.7, CAD.8, CAD.9, CAD.11, CAD.12, CAD.13, CAD.16 CAD.10 The student will create music through composing, improvising, and arranging. CAD.14 The student will make informed decisions as a consumer of music. CAD.15 The student will discuss the relationship between music and the other fine arts and between music and disciplines outside the arts. Continue building on content from previous Progress / Grading Music arrangement and composition Vocal/choral opportunities in the community Skills Characteristics of various compositional methods Foreign language pronunciations Continue building on skills from previous Progress/Grading Demonstrate blending vocal timbres and matching dynamic levels. Perform music with traditional and non-traditional harmonies. Demonstrate conducting patterns in duple, triple, and compound Continue building on skills from previous Progress/Grading Create harmonies to a given melody. Improvise a single melody vocally. Create arrangements of known melodies. Identify opportunities to participate in community vocal/choral ensembles. Demonstrate knowledge of opportunities for attendance at professional and community concerts. Name and describe the correlation between vocal/choral music and other disciplines Research the responsibilities of careers in music as related to the other fine arts Dev. 03/2008 4
Grade:Error! Not a valid link. Subject: Error! Not a valid link. meter. Perform a song and/or vocal part alone. Read and write rhythmic and melodic notation. Sight-read an individual voice part in a vocal score. Assessment Related Literature Identify fugue, word painting, and modulation in music being studied. Articulate foreign languages correctly when singing Students will be assessed daily and expected to demonstrate correct posture, breathing technique, and good vocal intonation. placement, and breath control. Students will be assessed daily and expected to demonstrate correct posture, breathing technique, and good vocal intonation. Spring Concert performance Auditions for All-Virginia Chorus placement, and breath control. Dev. 03/2008 5
Grade:Error! Not a valid link. Subject: Error! Not a valid link. Technology Technology Metronome Digital voice recorders Metronome Digital voice recorders Pitch pipe Digital video camera Pitch pipe Digital video camera Dev. 03/2008 6