Alleghany County Schools Curriculum Guide

Grade/Course: Concert Choir, 9-12 Grading Period: 1st six Weeks

Time Frame / Unit/SOLs / SOL # / Other Resources / Print Resources / Technology Resources / Assessments
1st
six
weeks / The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including consistently using proper posture for choral singing
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including consistently using breathing techniques that support vocal production
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including demonstrating diaphragmatic breathing
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including demonstrating the difference between head voice and chest voice
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including strengthening vocal independence, agility, and range by singing appropriate vocal exercises
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including consistently using proper diction (i.e., pure vowel sounds, diphthongs, voiced and unvoiced consonants)
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including blending with other singers across sections, using correct intonation
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including singing an assigned vocal part in simple harmony alone or in ensemble
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including singing music literature from memory and from score. / 3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
3.8
3.10 / Music manuscripts / The Structure of Singing: System and Art of Vocal Technique: Miller
The Complete Choral Warm-up Book, Robinson & Althouse
Sing at First Sight, Level 1, Beck
30 Days to Theory, Wilmeth
30 Days to Melody,
Wilmeth
IPA for Singers, Wall / Audio recordings / Teacher created rubric for performance evaluation
Written evaluation of theory concepts
Teacher evaluation of daily contribution to the ensemble

Alleghany County Schools Curriculum Guide

Grade/Course: Concert Choir, 9-12 Grading Period: 2nd Six Weeks

Time Frame / Unit/SOLs / SOL # / Other Resources / Print Resources / Technology Resources / Assessments
2nd
Six Weeks / The student will respond to music with movement by applying various styles of choreography to different musical compositions.
The student will sing expressively, including
interpreting various tempos while singing
The student will sing expressively, including performing rhythmic patterns that include syncopations, hemiolas, dotted-half-quarter, dotted-quarter-eighth, dotted-eighth-sixteenth, half-note triplets, and corresponding rests
The student will sing expressively, including performing syncopations and hemiolas in music literature
The student will sing expressively, including consistently applying dynamic markings while maintaining correct intonation
The student will sing expressively, including demonstrating consistent use of phrasing
The student will sing expressively, including responding to a wide range of conducting patterns and interpretative gestures
The student will sing expressively, including consistently using facial and physical expressions that reflect the mood and style of the music. / 5
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7 / Music manuscripts / The Structure of Singing: System and Art of Vocal Technique: Miller
The Complete Choral Warm-up Book, Robinson & Althouse
Sing at First Sight, Level 1, Beck
30 Days to Theory, Wilmeth
30 Days to Melody,
Wilmeth
IPA for Singers, Wall / Teacher created rubric for performance evaluation
Written evaluation of theory concepts
Teacher evaluation of daily contribution to the ensemble

Alleghany County Schools Curriculum Guide

Grade/Course: Concert Choir, 9-12 Grading Period: 3rd six Weeks

Time Frame / Unit/SOLs / SOL # / Other Resources / Print Resources / Technology Resources / Assessments
3rd
six
weeks / The student will read and notate music, including identifying components of a vocal score
The student will read and notate music, including reading rhythmic patterns that include dotted-half-quarter, dotted-quarter-eighth, dotted-eighth-sixteenth, half-note triplets, and corresponding rests
The student will read and notate music, including identifying key signatures (C, F, B-flat, G, D)
The student will read and notate music, including sight-singing eight-measure, stepwise
melodic patterns from two-part scores while maintaining a steady beat
The student will read and notate music, including singing major and minor scales, using a neutral syllable
The student will read and notate music, including demonstrating basic conducting patterns, including duple meter
The student will read and notate music, including identifying modulation(s) in choral scores
The student will read and notate music, including writing four-measure melodic phrases from dictation
The student will read and notate music, including demonstrating understanding of the grand staff;
The student will read and notate music, including using contemporary technology to reinforce
choral skills
The student will apply vocal techniques and choral skills, including singing music literature with and without instrumental accompaniment in at least one language other than English
The student will demonstrate collaboration and concert etiquette as a performer by
participating in a variety of performances and other music activities
The student will demonstrate collaboration and concert etiquette as a performer by cooperating and collaborating as a singer in a rehearsal / 1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
1.10
3.9
6.1
6.2 / Music manuscripts / The Structure of Singing: System and Art of Vocal Technique: Miller
The Complete Choral Warm-up Book, Robinson & Althouse
Sing at First Sight, Level 2, Beck
30 Days to Theory, Wilmeth
30 Days to Melody,
Wilmeth
IPA for Singers, Wall / Audio recordings / Teacher created rubric for performance evaluation
Written evaluation of theory concepts
Teacher evaluation of daily contribution to the ensemble

Alleghany County Schools Curriculum Guide

Grade/Course: Concert Choir, 9-12 Grading Period: 4th Six Weeks

Time Frame / Unit/SOLs / SOL # / Other Resources / Print Resources / Technology Resources / Assessments
4th
Six Weeks / The student will develop aural skills by recognizing and demonstrating diatonic intervals (m2, m3, M6, m7)
The student will develop aural skills by identifying ascending and descending half-step and whole-step intervals
The student will develop aural skills by identifying and explaining AB and ABA musical forms
The student will develop aural skills by writing from dictation eight-measure rhythmic phrases
The student will develop aural skills by writing from dictation four-measure melodic phrases from dictation
The student will develop aural skills by identifying a cappella vs. accompanied singing, including ostinato
The student will develop aural skills by identifying monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic textures / 2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7 / Music manuscripts / The Structure of Singing: System and Art of Vocal Technique: Miller
The Complete Choral Warm-up Book, Robinson & Althouse
Sing at First Sight, Level 2, Beck
30 Days to Theory, Wilmeth
30 Days to Melody,
Wilmeth
IPA for Singers, Wall / Teacher created rubric for performance evaluation
Written evaluation of theory concepts
Teacher evaluation of daily contribution to the ensemble

Alleghany County Schools Curriculum Guide

Grade/Course: Concert Choir, 9-12 Grading Period: 5th Six Weeks

Time Frame / Unit/SOLs / SOL # / Other Resources / Print Resources / Technology Resources / Assessments
5th
six
weeks / The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by describing the cultures, musical styles, composers, and historical periods associated with the music literature being studied
The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by comparing and contrasting a variety of musical periods and styles, using music terminology
The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by comparing and contrasting the functions of vocal/choral music in a variety of cultures
The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by describing how musicians, consumers of music, and music advocates impact the community
The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by comparing and contrasting career options in music
The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by examining the relationship of choral music to the other fine arts
The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by examining ethical standards as applied to the use of social media and copyrighted materials
The student will explore historical and cultural aspects of music by consistently demonstrating concert etiquette as an active listener / 7.1
7.2
7.3
7.4
7.5
7.6
7.7
7.8 / Music manuscripts / The Structure of Singing: System and Art of Vocal Technique: Miller
The Complete Choral Warm-up Book, Robinson & Althouse
Sing at First Sight, Level 2, Beck
30 Days to Theory, Wilmeth
30 Days to Melody,
Wilmeth
IPA for Singers, Wall / Audio recordings / Teacher created rubric for performance evaluation
Written evaluation of theory concepts
Teacher evaluation of daily contribution to the ensemble

Alleghany County Schools Curriculum Guide

Grade/Course: Concert Choir, 9-12 Grading Period: 6th Six Weeks

Time Frame / Unit/SOLs / SOL # / Other Resources / Print Resources / Technology Resources / Assessments
6th
Six Weeks / The student will analyze and evaluate music by
explaining the importance of cultural influences and historical context for the
interpretation of works of music
The student will analyze and evaluate music by interpreting works of music, using inquiry skills and music terminology
The student will analyze and evaluate music by applying accepted criteria for evaluating works of music
The student will analyze and evaluate music by applying accepted criteria for critiquing music performances
The student will analyze and evaluate music by analyzing and explaining how the factors of time and place influence characteristics that give meaning and value to a work of music
The student will analyze and evaluate music by describing personal emotional and intellectual responses to works of music, using music terminology
The student will analyze and evaluate music by analyzing ways in which music can evoke emotion and be persuasive
The student will analyze and evaluate music by applying aesthetic criteria for determining the quality of a work of music or importance of a musical style
The student will analyze and evaluate music by explaining the value of musical performance to the community / 8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5 / Music manuscripts / The Structure of Singing: System and Art of Vocal Technique: Miller
The Complete Choral Warm-up Book, Robinson & Althouse
Sing at First Sight, Level 2, Beck
30 Days to Theory, Wilmeth
30 Days to Melody,
Wilmeth
IPA for Singers, Wall / Teacher created rubric for performance evaluation
Written evaluation of theory concepts
Teacher evaluation of daily contribution to the ensemble

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TRG refers to the Virginia SOL Teacher Resource Guide; CG refers to the Alleghany County Division curriculum Guide.

Many activities run concurrently, and units are not intended to be completed in any particular sequence within a six weeks’ period.
Updated 6/14