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Glee Club (SCP) 825
Vocal Technique

TIME FRAME: On Going
GRADE: 9-12
CONTACT:

         MAP LEVEL:

01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC --- 01.2.1.0.1 --- 01.2.1.0.2 --- 01.2.1.0.5 --- 01.2.1.5.1 --- 01.2.1.5.2 --- 01.2.1.5.4
01.2 THE ARTS - MUSIC --- 01.2.1.9.3 --- 01.2.5.9.1 --- 01.2.5.9.2 --- 01.2.1.5.5
27.3 SCIENCE - LIFE SCIENCE (V,VI,VII) --- 27.3.6.1.12 --- 27.3.6.5.21 --- 27.3.6.7.17



*What constitutes a characteristically healthy vocal sound and how is it achieved?
*How do breath control and support affect the tone quality of the ensemble?
*How are uniform vowels achieved within the ensemble and how do vowel shapes affect the tone quality of the ensemble?




The unit of vocal technique is on going through out the year. Students will learn and expand upon the proper techniques for:
*Diaphragmatic breathing
*Correct singing posture
*Vowel shapes and production
*Procedures to achieve healthy, uniform choral diction
*Producing a warm, round tone in the singing voice
*Navigating through the different vocal registers
*Extending the singing range
*Using the body's natural resonators and articulators




The student will:
*Demonstrate an understanding of diaphragmatic breathing
*Demonstrate an understanding of healthy, uniform choral diction
*Compare and contrast breath support and breath control
*Explain the importance of blend and balance within a choral ensemble
*Demonstrate proper posture for singing
*Demonstrate an understanding of performing with uniform vowels and consonants
*Demonstrate an understanding of tone quality by singing with a characteristically warm, healthy sound
*Explain the different vocal ranges and what techniques are helpful when navigating thought them





Each day in glee club, the student will:
*Sing a variety of vocal warm-ups designed to expand their range, teach proper vowel formation, strengthen breath support and control
*Focus on singing with uniform vowels and consonants as an ensemble
*Incorporate skills from vocal warm-ups into daily rehearsal of repertoire
*Focus on blending within their vocal section and balancing their sound with the ensemble
*Participate in daily class discussions on progress made within the rehearsal. Suggestions will be given by the students as well as the teacher on how to improve upon the sound production

*Students will participate in a minimum of 3 concerts a year: Winter, Spring and End of the Year




Students will be assessed by the following means:
* Aural assessment by both teacher and student
*Oral discussion on improvement of tone quality using proper musical terminology
*Written quizzes explaining the process of diaphragmatic breathing, breath control and breath support as well as how vowel shapes affect tone quality.
*Visual assessment on proper singing posture
*Students will participate in a minimum of 3 concerts a year: Winter, Spring and End of the Year