100 10318 120 Chorale (SCP) 856 130 AN OVERVIEW 140 Full Year 150 9-12 160 170 180 210 01.2 The Arts - Music 211 1.0.1 212 1.0.2 213 1.0.3 214 1.0.5 215 1.5.1 216 1.9.1 220 01.2 The Arts - Music 221 1.5.3 222 1.5.5 223 1.9.3 224 225 226 230 01.2 The Arts - Music 231 5.0.1 232 5.0.3 233 5.5.1 234 5.5.2 235 5.5.3 236 5.5.5 240 01.2 The Arts - Music 241 6.0.3 242 6.5.1 243 6.9.2 244 7.0.1 245 7.0.2 246 7.5.2 250 251 252 253 254 255 256 300 1) What are the characteristics of a healthy singing voice and sound? 300 2) How does one produce a healthy vocal sound while singing in a choir? 300 3) What are the basics of musical notation? 300 4) What are the different genres of choral music? 300 5) How is blend and balance achieved within the choral ensemble? 300 6) How is communication established between performer and conductor in both a performance and a rehearsal setting? 300 7) What comprises good singing posture? 300 8) What constitutes good performance behavior and practice? 300 400 Chorale is a select mixed chorus for the upperclassmen who have displayed a talent for and an interest in choral music. A large variety of choral music will be introduced. A student selected for membership in the Chorale will be expected to have a working knowledge of music techniques. The student's attendance and participation at the music concerts during the school year is required. Mixed chorus and an audition are a prerequisite to this ensemble. 400 400 Concepts introcuced in mixed chorus are expanded upon in Chorale. This class meets every other day with all students enrolled for the full year. Chorale is scheduled to work in conjunction with symphonic band to allow those students that have an interest in both band and chorus to fit both into their schedule. 400 400 Chorale is for those singers with an intermediate to high level of musicianship. Students are expected to have a working knowledge of the musical concepts introduced in mixed chorus. The students will be exposed to many musical genres at a musical difficulty level of 4 or 5. The students will sing songs written in SATB, SSATB, SSAATTBB formats and any variation there of. Genres will include but are not limited to: a cappella music of all kinds, folk songs, choral "classics", spirituals, multicultural music, show tunes, and pop music (for Pops Concert). Different performance techniques will also be incorporated into the everyday rehearsals as well as the concerts. Such techniques include mixed seating and rehearsals in the round. Focus will be placed upon what constitues a healthy vocal technique, breath control and breath support. Sigh singing will also be incorporated into the daily rehearsals. 400 400 Currently, the concert structure in the WA Music Department is as follows: 400 Winter Concert- December- combined band and chorus 400 Mid-Year Concert- March- Chorus and band have seperate concerts 400 Pops Concert/End of the Year-Combined band and chorus 500 Students in Chorale will develop the ability to: 500 -Sing with a round, supported, healthy tone 500 -Sing in a group, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels and responding to the cues of the conductor 500 -Explain and demonstrate the process of breath control and breath support 500 -Have a working knowledge of basic music terminology such as dynamics, articulation markings, expression markings and pitch identification 500 -Perform music written in simple and compound meter 500 -Perform music written for SATB and SSAATTBB or any combination there of in a tradtional choral set-up as well as different mixed seating arrangements. 500 -Perform a cappella and accompanied music of variing levels of difficulty and from many different genres. 500 500 600 In Chorale, the student will: 600 *Sing a variety of choral music from many genres, consisting of but not limited to: 600 A cappella music, music in foreign languages, folk songs, spirituals, showtunes, popular music, multicultural music 600 *Sing music written for SATB, SSATB, SSAATTBB or any variation there of at a level of grade 4 or higher 600 *Perform in a minimum of three concerts a year 600 *Learn the key signatures for all major and minor keys via the circle of fifths 600 *Continue to build upon knowledge of time signtures in simple and compound meter. Students will demonstrate the ability to count using these meters with a focus to include syncopated rhythms. 600 *Continue to build upon knowledge of basic music terminology and incorparate said terminology into everyday class discussions and performances. 600 *Be exposed to different seating arrangements to help strengthen the aural skills. Students will sit in sections as well as mixed seating. Concerts may be performed in the mixed seating arrangement. 600 *Incorporate sight singing into the daily rehearsals 700 Students in Chorale will be assessed via the following means: 700 *Multiple choice and fill in the blank quizes on musical terminology 700 *Class Participation-posture, singing, marking music, questions asked or answered 700 *Class Preparation-folder with music and a pencil 700 *Concert attendance to the three concerts performed through the school year 700 *Written final examination given at the end of the second semester 700 800 *If the budget and time permit, guest conductors have been brought in to give the students of Chorale a musical coaching on pieces they are working on in the daily classes. It is a wonderful experience for the students to be exposed to other conductors and their rehearsal techniques. 800 800 *The WAMD tries to take a music department trip anually to a music festival where the students can be adjudicated. This helps to give the students constructive criticism as well as reenforces the daily rehearsal concepts covered in chorale. WAMD has traveled to such places as Toronto, Virginia Beach, New York City, Washington, D.C. and performed in the Magical Music Days at Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. 800 800 *Sophomores-seniors that are a member of the WAMD Choral program are eligible to audition for the extra curricular choral ensemble, the Hill Singers. One year of mixed chorus must be completed before students may audition. Special consideration may be given to transfer students. 800 800 *Any student that is a member of the WAMD Choral program is eligible to audition for the CMEA Eastern Region Music Festival and the NEMFA Music Festival. Choral department members may also be considered for nomination to the Quinebaug Valley Music Festival honor's Chorus. 800 820 Music will be selected from the Woodstock Academy Choral Library with supplimental pieces being purchased from vendors such as J.W. Pepper. Currently, the WAMD choral library has over 800 titles. 820