Course Syllabus for 5th and 6th Grade Chorus
Overview:
5th and 6th Grade Chorus is an elective program designed to provide students with choral performance opportunities. A limited variety of choral literature is performed with an emphasis on the understanding of the fundamentals of music. The choral program requires all participating students to attend rehearsals, concerts and other performances. Students will continue to develop a basic understanding of music theory and its application to the performance of the ensemble.
Textbooks and Other
Resources Used:
· Music literature and resources provided by the instructor.
· Worksheets / Handouts
Outline of Content:
Semester One and Two:
Through chorus rehearsal and choral performance, students will:
· Sing comfortably and with good breath control throughout their ranges
· Sing music representing diverse genres and cultures with expression
appropriate for the work being performed
· Sing music written in unison and two parts
· Sing with expression and technical accuracy a varied repertoire of
vocal literature including some songs performed from memory
· Understand the process of the changing voice in girls and boys
· Practice writing and understanding simple notation
· Read at sight simple melodies in 4/4, 2/4
· Self-assess individual and group performances based on the Elements
of Music
· Demonstrate an awareness of basic intervallic relation and solfeggio
Grading Policy / Procedure / Framework:
The grade is based on the school district’s grading policy.