Echo sing in the key of G major. Sing assigned intervals correctly on neutral vowel and lyrics. range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Use of music terminology Accurately follow a choral score and responding appropriately to the following symbols: Staff Bar line Double bar line Repeat sign Grand staff Page, system, measure numbers Use appropriate terminology and vocabulary to describe music and performances. Locate all vocal parts in a choral score. Accurately number the measures in a choral score. Written Assessment Experiencing Choral Music: Teacher Resource Kit Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression. Determine or clarify the meaning of unknown and multiple-meaning words and phrases by using context clues, analyzing meaningful word parts, and consulting general and specialized reference materials, as appropriate. Time Signature Sing, clap, chant in duple, triple, and quadruple meters. Interpret meaning of the top and bottom x/4 and x/8 tine signatures. Respond to and perform conducting patterns of the above time signatures. Self-Assessment Class Performance Experiencing Choral Music: Beginner and Intermediate Sight-Singing CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.R.5 Analyze the structure of texts, including how
scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole. Rhythm Describe and demonstrate the effect of the dot on quarter and whole notes. Identify, define, and sing sixteenth notes and rests. Self-Assessment Peer Assessment Written Assessments Approved Vocal Music Literature Apply knowledge of language to understand how language functions in different contexts, to make effective choices for meaning or style, and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Performance Literature and Practices Sing literature in three/four part harmony, with and without accompaniment. Sing at least three of the following: rounds, canons, descants, partner songs, AB form, ABA form, strophic form. Sing at least two pieces, Grade 3 or higher, from the Texas UIL List. Study and perform literature representing diverse historical periods, styles, and cultures Attend all required performances. Attend all required rehearsals, including before and after regular school hours. Maintain the voice in proper singing condition: Avoiding and treating hoarseness Avoiding and treating sinusitis/laryngitis Proper technique for singing 'through" illness How to treat laryngitis and other vocal problems Demonstrate proficiency in solo or small ensemble literature at WTVMEA WTVMEA Solo & Ensemble Rubric Vocal Exam Rubric Attendance Checklist Resources-Pathways of Song (LaForge/Earhart) Pub. Hal leonard The Singing Road (Ward) Pub. Carl Fischer The Young Singer (Row) Pub. R. D. Row Music Approved Vocal Music Literature Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others' ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively. Present information, findings, and supporting evidence such that listeners can follow the line of reasoning and the organization, development, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and
Solo/Ensemble Festival. phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression. CREATE: Standard 3.0 Improvising: Students will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments. Standard 4.0 Composing: Students will compose and arrange music within specific guidelines. Arrange Compose Improvise Notate Create and notate rhythm composition in mixed meters. Create and notate vocal warm-ups focusing on diphthongs and initial and final consonants. Given I, IV, V harmonic background, improvise on keyboard using black keys only. Create twelve-bar blues song. Portfolio Audio Portfolio In Class Performances TMA or Piano Lab Music Technology via Pocketrak Audio Recording Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. RESPOND: Standard 6.0 Listening and Analyzing: Students will listen to, analyze, and describe music. Standard 7.0 Evaluating: Students will evaluate music and music performances. Listen Evaluate Attend performance of another school choral ensemble. WTVMEA or other Adjudication Rating Form Vocal Exam Rubric Apply knowledge of language to understand
and to comprehend more fully when reading or listening. Expression Dynamics Properly execute sweeping dynamic changes in last Classic, Romantic, and Twentieth Century vocal literature. Ensemble Performance Event Formative, Structured Product Experiencing Choral Music: Teacher Resource Kit Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations. Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or expression. Tempo Demonstrate competency and effectiveness in tone production and expression while singing at various tempi, largo through presto. Discuss and demonstrate the use of tempo and tempo changes as a compositional device. Explore/evaluate proper tempo for each assigned choral piece. Performance Event Teacher Observation Experiencing Choral Music: Teacher Resource Kit Acquire and use accurately a range of general academic and domain-specific words and phrases sufficient for reading, writing, speaking, and listening at the college and career readiness level; demonstrate independence in gathering vocabulary knowledge when encountering an unknown term important to comprehension or
CREATE: Standard 3.0 Improvising: Students will improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments. Standard 4.0 Composing: Students will compose and arrange music within specific guidelines. Arrange Compose Improvise Notate Compose and notate rhythmic, melodic, and accompaniment exercises within specified guidelines. Create musical compositions demonstrating various vocal styles. Create compositions with contrasting sections. Create and notate descant, ostinato, or other melodic and rhythmic accompaniments to enhance assigned literature. Compose music using computer-generated or other sound sources. Improvise while singing traditional American music (jazz, gospel, folk, etc.) Class Demonstrations Audio Portfolio World Music Drumming--A Cross- Cultural Curriculum by Will Schmid (Hal Leonard Publishing) Adapt speech to a variety of contexts and communicative tasks, demonstrating command of formal English when indicated or appropriate. Produce clear and coherent writing in which the development, organization, and style are appropriate to task, purpose, and audience. Analyze how two or more texts address similar themes or topics in order to build knowledge or to compare the approaches the authors take. Write informative/explanatory texts to examine and convey complex ideas and information clearly and accurately through the effective selection, organization, and analysis of content. RESPOND: Standard 6.0 Listening and Analyzing: Students will listen to, analyze, and describe music. Standard 7.0 Evaluating: Students will evaluate music and music performances. Listen Evaluate Attend performance of another school choral ensemble. Attend performance of an area professional choral ensemble (symphony chorus or community choir). Oral Critique Written Critique Student-Developed Rubric Spotlight on Music Apply knowledge of language to understand