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300 *What constitutes a characteristically healthy vocal sound and how is it achieved?
300 *How do breath control and support affect the tone quality of the ensemble?
300 *How are uniform vowels achieved within the ensemble and how do vowel shapes affect the tone quality of the ensemble?
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400 The unit of vocal technique is on going through out the year.  Students will learn and expand upon the proper techniques for:
400      *Diaphragmatic breathing
400      *Correct singing posture
400      *Vowel shapes and production
400      *Procedures to achieve healthy, uniform choral diction
400      *Producing a warm, round tone in the singing voice
400      *Navigating through the different vocal registers
400      *Extending the singing range
400      *Using the body's natural resonators and articulators
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500 The student will:
500      *Demonstrate an understanding of diaphragmatic breathing
500      *Demonstrate an understanding of healthy, uniform choral diction
500      *Compare and contrast breath support and breath control
500      *Explain the importance of blend and balance within a choral ensemble
500      *Demonstrate proper posture for singing
500      *Demonstrate an understanding of performing with uniform vowels and consonants
500      *Demonstrate an understanding of tone quality by singing with a characteristically warm, healthy sound
500      *Explain the different vocal ranges and what techniques are helpful when navigating thought them 
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600 Each day in glee club, the student will:
600        *Sing a variety of vocal warm-ups designed to expand their range, teach proper vowel formation, strengthen breath support and control 
600        *Focus on singing with uniform vowels and consonants as an ensemble
600        *Incorporate skills from vocal warm-ups into daily rehearsal of repertoire
600        *Focus on blending within their vocal section and balancing their sound with the ensemble
600        *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
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600 *Students will participate in a minimum of 3 concerts a year: Winter, Spring and End      of the Year
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700 Students will be assessed by the following means:
700      * Aural assessment by both teacher and student
700      *Oral discussion on improvement of tone quality using proper musical terminology
700      *Written quizzes explaining the process of diaphragmatic breathing, breath control and breath support as well as how vowel shapes affect tone quality.
700      *Visual assessment on proper singing posture
700 *Students will participate in a minimum of 3 concerts a year: Winter, Spring and End      of the Year
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