Intermediate Mixed Chorus Beginning Mixed Chorus
54.0221001/54.0221002 54.0211001-1/54.0211002-1
Carnegie Unit 1/Year .5 Carnegie Unit for /Semester
Instructor: Ms. G. Penn Class Location: Room 1627
Tutorial Day and Time: Thursday 3:30-5:00
Telephone: 404-802-5123 E-mail: gpenn@atlanta.k12.ga.us
Course Description: This music class represents one of our vocal performing groups. The class should consist of student’s who are capable of studying and performing accompanied and A cappella choral music of varying degrees of difficulty and represents a large number of styles, periods and composers.
The major requirements for each student in this class will be:
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Daily participation in all learning activities
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Obtaining a group uniform {choral uniform information attached}
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Attendance at scheduled after school rehearsals
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Participation in all individual and group public performances
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Attendance at designated Fine Arts Programs
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Measurable progress in vocal sight reading studies
Terminal Objectives: Upon completion of this course, Students should be able to demonstrate the following:
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Accuracy of time, pitch, and dynamics
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Sing with correct intonation, clear diction, and pleasing tone quality
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Sing music with complex structure of multiple parts
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Perform music of various periods and styles
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Recognize different styles and understand historical significance
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Demonstrate by singing and understanding of the physical fundamentals of vocal technique
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Sight read parts with good musicianship
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Support the organization through dependability, cooperation, and enthusiasm
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Exhibit interest and enjoyment in choral singing through a consistent effort to achieve a high standard of performance
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Demonstrate and awareness of different careers in the field of music
Learning Activities: The ability to sing chorally is a technical skill, which will be obtained through a series of carefully designed singing activities. In order to properly master acceptable singing techniques, it is essential that each student fully participate in all classroom learning experiences
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Vocabulary study of music terminology and rhythm drills
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Oral testing audio and visually recorded
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Proper execution of melodies involving the complete vocal range in major and minor modes
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Execution of easy to difficult rhythmic patterns
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Group and individual performance of major, minor, and chromatic scales in dissonant or mixed pitch patterns
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Frequent individual performance (students should practice at home 15 minutes daily)
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Written and aural theory assignments
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Advanced choral literature study of various musical periods, styles and composers
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Discussion sessions, research assignments based on composers and historical perspective
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Develop vocal techniques for interpretation of repertoire; phrasing, dynamics, balance, blend, diction, mood, tone color and tone projection
Students will be expected to participate in the Annual Winter Concert, Solo and Ensemble Festival, All State Chorus Auditions, Georgia Fifth District Choral Festival, Broadway Musical Productions, Spring Fine Arts Program/Concert and other designated programs and events.
GRADING POLICY:
The school-wide assignment tasks and assigned weights include the following:
Area
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Percentage
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Classwork, Participation
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35%
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Projects/Performances
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20%
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Tests
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20%
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Quizzes/Sight Reading
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15%
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Homework
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10%
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Grading Scale:
90-100………….. A
80-89…………… B
70-79 ……………C
Below 70………. F
NE….Not Evaluated
ACADEMIC HONESTY
Students are expected to adhere to the highest standards of academic honesty. Plagiarism occurs when a student uses or purchases ghost-written papers or products. It also occurs when a student utilizes ideas or information obtained from another person without giving credit to that person. If plagiarism or another act of academic dishonesty occurs, it will be dealt with in accordance with the academic misconduct policy as stated in the Atlanta Public Schools Handbook and the Benjamin E. Mays High School Handbook
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