Advanced Mixed Chorus

53.07321001, 53.0731002,53.0731003

Carnegie Unit 1/Year .5 Carnegie Unit for /Semester

Instructor: Ms. G. PennClass Location: Room 1627

Tutorial Day and Time: Thursday 3:30-5:00

Telephone: 404-802-5123E-mail:

Course Description: This music class represents the highest level of vocal study in our school. Student auditions are conducted in May. Performance Attendance, Sight Reading ability, and Individual part singing alone and with quartets are considered in student placement. Students will study and perform acappella and accompanied choral music of varying degrees of difficulty and represents a large number of styles, periods and composers. Show choir repertoire and vocal jazz are added components of this class curriculum.

Major requirements for each student in this class will be:

  1. Daily participation in all learning activities
  2. Obtaining a group uniform {choral uniform information attached}
  3. Attendance at scheduled after school rehearsals
  4. Participation in all individual and group public performances
  5. Attendance at designated Fine Arts Programs
  6. Measurable progress in vocal sight reading studies

Terminal Objectives: Upon completion of this course, Students should be able to demonstrate the following:

  • Accuracy of time, pitch, and dynamics
  • Sing with correct intonation, clear diction, and pleasing tone quality
  • Sing music with complex structure of multiple parts
  • Perform music of various periods and styles
  • Recognize different styles and understand historical significance
  • Demonstrate by singing and understanding of the physical fundamentals of vocal technique
  • Sight read parts with good musicianship
  • Support the organization through dependability, cooperation, and enthusiasm
  • Exhibit interest and enjoyment in choral singing through a consistent effort to achieve a high standard of performance
  • 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

  • Vocabulary study of music terminology and rhythm drills
  • Oral testing audio and visually recorded
  • Proper execution of melodies involving the complete vocal range in major and minor modes
  • Execution of easy to difficult rhythmic patterns
  • Group and individual performance of major, minor, and chromatic scales in dissonant or mixed pitch patterns
  • Frequent individual performance (students should practice at home 15 minutes daily)
  • Written and aural theory assignments
  • Advanced choral literature study of various musical periods, styles and composers
  • Discussion sessions, research assignments based on composers and historical perspective
  • 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 / Percentage
Classwork, Participation / 35%
Projects/Performances / 20%
Tests / 20%
Quizzes/Sight Reading / 15%
Homework / 10%

Grading Scale:

90-100………….. A

80-89…………… B

70-79 ……………C

Below 70………. F

NE….Not Evaluated

  • Students will receive extra credit for participation in Governor’s Honors, All State Chorus Auditions, and other designated choral experiences beyond the school day.

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