| Music Curriculum 2007-2008
Course: Middle School Chorus, Grades 7 and 8
Teacher: Greg Mugione
Description: This elective allows students to participate in a choral
ensemble that focuses on the development of vocal skills and
musicianship. Students will learn and perform music that is
aesthetically pleasing to the age group and which simultaneously
develops various aspects of choral singing. Musicianship is developed
through concepts of notation, phrasing, and dynamics. Sight reading
skills are honed through notation exercises that incorporate Solfege
syllables. Rehearsals consist of vocal warm-ups, singing choral
repertoire in two- and three-part harmony, and musicianship-building
activities.
All 7th & 8th Grade Chorus students attend class four times a week.
Curriculum:
Notation/ Score Reading
Vocal Ranges
Tone Quality
Diction
Breath Support and Control
Projection
Vowel Placement
Melody/ Harmony
Singing in Unison, Two- and Three-Parts
Materials:
"Review & Practice: A Companion to the Sight-Singer"
By Audrey Snyder
Publisher: Warner Bros. Publications, 1995
"The Complete Choral Warm-Up Book: A Sourcebook for Choral Directors"
By Russel Robinson & Jay Althouse
Publisher: Alfred, 1995
"The Choral Warm-Up Collection"
Compiled and Edited by Sally K. Albrecht
Publisher: Alfred, 2003
"NotePad 2004" (Finale Software)
Publisher: Make Music Inc., 2004
"Earmaster Pro 4" Professional Edition CD ROM
Publisher: MidiTec Denmark, 2003
Evaluation: First Semester Evaluation Performances:
December 5, 2007
Second Semester Evaluation Performances:
May 15,2008
Grading: Students will receive a quarterly grade for Middle School
Chorus based on the student’s ability to improve and maintain various
concepts of music and more specifically aspects of choral performance.
Improving the quality of musicianship: 50%
Participation during rehearsals and performances: 50%
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