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Chorale (SCP) 856
Rehearsal and Performance Practice

TIME FRAME: on going
GRADE: 11-12
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         MAP LEVEL:
01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.1.0.5 -- Students will sing in groups, blending vocal timbres, matching dynamic levels, and responding to the cues of a conductor.

01.2.1.5.1 -- Students will sing accurately and with good breath control throughout their singing ranges, alone and in small and large ensembles

01.2.1.5.5 -- Students will (students who participate in a choral ensemble or class will), in addition, sing with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of vocal literature with a difficulty level of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6 including some songs performed from memory.

01.2.1.9.1 -- Students will sing with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature with difficulty level of 4, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory

01.2.1.9.2 -- Students will sing ensemble music for up to four parts, with and without accompaniment

01.2.1.9.3 -- Students will demonstrate well-developed ensemble skills.

01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC

01.2.5.9.1 -- Students will demonstrate the ability to read an instrumental or vocal score of up to four staves by describing how the elements of music are used

01.2.5.9.2 -- Students will sign-read, accurately and expressively, music with a difficulty level of 3, on a scale of 1 to 6.

01.2.6.5.1 -- Students will describe specific music events in a given aural example, using appropriate terminology

01.2.7.9.2 -- Students will evaluate a performance, composition, arrangement or improvisation by comparing it to similar or exemplary models.



How is communication established between performer and conductor in both a performance and rehearsal setting?

How is blend and balance achieved within a rehearsal and/or performance?





Rehearsal and performance techniques are first introduced in mixed chorus and will be expanded upon in Chorale. One of the main focuses of this unit is to learn how to follow and communicate with the conductor. Choral blend and balance will also be discussed and emphasized throughout the year. Special focus will be placed upon learning how to sing with uniform vowels and consonants. Each student will also be exposed to a variety of seating arrangements within the rehearsals. These arrangements include but are not limited to: Sitting in sections, mixed seating, Greek cross seating. This will enable them to develop a strong, independent singing voice and to gain a better understanding of how the different choral parts fit together.

The students will develop a daily rehearsal routine that will consist of stretching and vocal warm-ups. The warm-ups are designed to help expand the range of the singer as well as help to create a uniform sound through out the ensemble. Equal focus will be placed upon vowel and consonant production.



The student will develop the ability to:
*Explain and demonstrate the correct posture for singing
*Explain and demonstrate proper diaphragmatic breathing
*Sing with a round, warm, characteristic tone quality




In Chorale, each student will:
*Have a daily routine of singing vocal warm-ups that will aid in:
Diaphragmatic breathing, uniform vowels and consonants, blend and balance and
following conductor cues
*Have a daily dialogue with the conductor via class discussion evaluating the vocal
product produced during that rehearsal. Discussions will include self-evaluation and suggestions on how to improve the sound.
*Follow visual cues given to them by the conductor
*Students will participate in a minimum of 3 concerts a year: Winter, Spring and End of the Year




Students will be assessed aurally and visually on how well they are able to execute blend, balance, following the conductor, uniform vowels and consonants.

Students will also be assessed during class discussions on their responses to questions.