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* Students will sing a varied and extensive repertoire form notation using appropriate vocal production, pitch, duration, dynamics, diction, and musicality * Students will identify and describe the processes needed to produce concerts and musicals *Students monitor performances, and identify strengths and areas for improvements *Students will read fairly difficult music from a written score (NYSSMA level 4,5) and exhibit independent control over tone quality, intonation, rhythm, dynamics, balance, blend, expression and articulation while following conductor's nuances *Students produce small ensemble performance *Students research music and composers using print and electronic media * Demonstrate appropriate listening and evaluation skills as an audience member * Students identify their contribution to their musical group * Students listen to analyze and evaluate musical performances * Students use and understand appropriate physiological terms for vocal sound production * Students use appropriate terms to describe musical performances * Students can identify well-known quality vocal performers *Students explain how performers, composer and arrangers make artistic decisions *Students identify the cultural context of music being learned *Students identify composers and titles of choral literature *Students will sight read sing and perform music of all genres in an appropriate style |
Appropriate literature as selected by teacher. Suggested literature from NYSSMA and NCMEA library |
*Students will sing SAB/SATB choral literature continuing vocal and musical skills learned *Identify voice types and develop strengths especially menin tenor and bass *Students will assist in programming, auditioning, background research and preparation for performances. *Students will listen to their own and others' performances and critique * Sight reading 2-3 parts, solfege major/ minor melodies and chords. * Sing in small groups while listening critically * Written self evaluation and regular rehearsals * Self directed duets and small groups perform choral or other literature * Individuals and small groups research background material for performance notes *Listen to varied performances live and recorded *Students regularly complete self evaluation * Groups and solist perform followed by guided critique * Learn, display and identify lungs, trachea, rib cage, larynx, diaphragm, and vocal chords *Students will listen to live and recorded performances of pieces they are learning and then discuss them musically and interpretively *Through listening to solo and choral performances student will hear and identify artists * Listen to vocal and choral pieces and analyze. * Students analyze their own pieces and perform * Students will discuss, research and understand background of multicultural choral literature learned * Students will discuss, research understand and identify composers and titles of pieces learned * Patriotic, classical, spiritual/gospel, American folk, latin,foreign language, jazz, popular, music theater, 3-4 part round |
Math: conceptual development Lang. Arts: listen and respond, compare and contrast, critical evaluation Lang. Arts: read. understand respond and interpret literature |