Grade 8 Music Expo
Period 6 A – Days
September 7 – September 10, 2010
OBJECTIVES
The students will be able to:
1. Grasp the history of documented music beginning B.C.E. 4000
2. Identify Music in the Middle Ages as the years A.D. 450-1450
3. Identify Neumes as the style of musical notation in the Middle Ages
4. Define musical vocabulary words:
a. Gregorian Chant
b. Polyphony
c. Organum
d. Motet
e. Troubadour and Trouveres
5. Differentiate between Sacred and Secular music
6. Identify important influences in developing music in the Middle Ages
MATERIALS
1. Handouts on Music in the Middle Ages
a. Music in the Middle Ages
b. Pope Gregory I and the Dove
c. Leonin and Perotin go to School
d. Troubadours, Trouveres, and Jongleurs
e. History
of music leading up to A.D. 450
f.
Musical Instruments in the Middles Ages
2. Supplemental handouts
a. Question Countdown
b. Crossword Puzzle
c. Word Search
ACTIVITIES
Tuesday
Read
together in class – Pope Gregory I and the Dove
Complete
the worksheet – Pope Gregory I and the Dove
Question
Countdown
Read
together in class – Leonin and Perotin go to School
Complete
the worksheet – Leonin and Perotin go to School
Question
Countdown
Crossword
Puzzle
Thursday
Complete
the worksheet – Leonin and Perotin go to School
Question
Countdown
Crossword
Puzzle
Read
together in class – Troubadours, Trouveres, and Jongleurs
Complete
the worksheet – Troubadours, Trouveres, and Jongleurs
Discuss
instrumental groups of the Middle Ages
ASSESSMENT
1.
Students will use creativity to write song lyrics.
2.
In-Class Assessments
Enrichment
1.
Advanced assignments.
2.
Individualized help where applicable.
CHORAL MUSIC
Junior Chorus
Period 7 Days – A & B
September 7 – September 10, 2010
Choral music objectives based on
state and national standards.
The
student will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate
correct posture for singing
2.
Employ abdominal
breathing
3.
Sing with
improved tone quality
4.
Amplify the voice
using natural resonators (head, mouth, chest)
5.
Sing with proper
diction (vowels, consonants, diphthongs)
6.
Blend voice with
other voices in the group
7.
Read the musical
score
8.
Sing with proper
dynamics, phrasing, articulation and style
9.
Correctly
interpret the director’s hand movements
10. Demonstrate proper stage etiquette
11. Exhibit self-discipline through the rehearsal process
OBJECTIVES: 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11
REHEARSAL STRATEGIES
Warm-ups
Vocal warm-ups (1, 2, 3, 4, 5)
Solfeggio
warm-ups
School Alma
Mater
Star
Spangled Banner
Tuesday and Wednesday
Assign
numbers and distribute folders and music to students
Continue
working on learning the Star Spangled Banner in parts
Thursday and Friday
Continue
working on learning the Star Spangled Banner in parts
Begin
work on Christmas Concert pieces
SIGNED
COURSE SYLLABUS DUE 9/10/2010
ASSESSMENT
1.
Monitor through
listening. Diagnose problems and adjust.
2.
Teacher
observation of individual students.
3.
Quiz 1: Musical Vocabulary
– Thursday 9/16 and Friday 9/17
ENRICHMENT
1.
Repetition for
continual improvement.
2.
Individual
attention when necessary.
3.
Advanced
assignments/solo opportunities if applicable.
CHORAL MUSIC
Senior Concert Choir
Period 8 Days – A & B
September 7 – September 10, 2010
Choral music objectives based on
state and national standards.
The
student will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate correct posture for singing
2.
Employ abdominal breathing
3.
Sing with improved tone quality
4.
Amplify the voice using natural resonators (head, mouth,
chest)
5.
Sing with proper diction (vowels, consonants, diphthongs)
6.
Blend voice with other voices in the group
7.
Read the musical score
8.
Sing with proper dynamics, phrasing, articulation and style
9.
Correctly interpret the director’s hand movements
10. Demonstrate
proper stage etiquette
11. Exhibit
self-discipline through the rehearsal process
OBJECTIVES: 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
REHEARSAL STRATEGIES
Warm-ups
Vocal warm-ups (Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol)
School
Alma Mater
Star
Spangled Banner
Tuesday and Wednesday
Assign
numbers and distribute folders and music to students
Continue
working on learning the Star Spangled Banner in parts
Continue
working on learning the School Alma Mater in parts
Thursday and Friday
Continue
working on learning the Star Spangled Banner in parts
Continue
working on learning the School Alma Mater in parts
Begin work
on Christmas Concert pieces
SIGNED
COURSE SYLLABUS DUE 9/10/2010
ASSESSMENT
1.
Monitor through listening.
Diagnose problems and adjust.
2.
Teacher observation of individual students.
3.
Quiz 1: Musical Vocabulary – Thursday 9/16 and Friday 9/17
ENRICHMENT
1.
Advanced choral
assignments though preparations for District and County Chorus.
2.
Leadership
positions through sectional work.
3.
Individual
attention during sectional periods.
4.
Repetition for
continual improvement.
5.
Advanced
assignments/solo opportunities if applicable.
BROADWAY MUSICAL CLUB
Period 9 A – Days
September 7 – September 10, 2010
OBJECTIVES
The students will be able to:
1.
Develop
a beginner’s knowledge for Broadway Musicals.
2.
Gain
an understanding of the history of musical theatre.
3.
Develop
knowledge on the history of Broadway Musicals.
4.
Begin
to understand the happenings on and off stage.
MATERIALS
1. DVD Film Version of TBD.
ACTIVITIES
Tuesday
Introduction
to Broadway Musical Club
Begin
featured movie (TBD).
Thursday
Continue featured movie (TBD).
ASSESSMENT
1. Teacher observation of individual students.
2. Quick question quizzes.
ENRICHMENT
1. Advanced assignments.
2. Individualized help where applicable.
Junior Chorus and Senior Concert Choir
Course Syllabus
2010 – 2011
Mr. James H. Rudisill Room 103 (Chorus Room)
Course Description:
The Concert Choir is a co-curricular musical organization designed for those students with an interest in singing. This group performs music of many styles and musical value at two major concerts each year. Members of this group in grades 10-12 may audition each year in county, district, regional and state festivals.
General Expectations:
Your musical development and our concerts can only be as good as our rehearsals, and the only key to success is hard work and a commitment to excellence. The following expectations will be the foundation of the rehearsal procedures of Concert Choir:
· Take responsibility for your own development as a musician.
· Every time you sing, make it a quality experience.
· Work to master the basic musical skills.
· Develop an attitude of wanting to improve every day.
· Be willing to try new things.
· Display an attitude of effort at all times.
· Come to class prepared to work and learn.
· Be present for all rehearsals and performances.
· Listen carefully during rehearsals. Critical listening improves the quality of the choir.
· Show a willingness to work with others. Concert Choir is a “TEAM EFFORT”.
· Respect the effort of others.
· Practice concert etiquette at all times.
· Make a positive contribution, don’t be a distraction to the choir.
· Enjoy the experience of making beautiful music.
Procedures:
· Enter and exit the music room quietly.
· Get our folder from the shelf and sit in your assigned seat in a timely manner.
· Keep food, candy, and gum out of class.
· Ask to leave class only when absolutely necessary. You MUST always use the “Sign-out Book” and Student Planner.
· Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself.
· Assume an attitude of attentiveness during the entire rehearsal.
· When the director is ready to begin, all talking should cease.
· Wait for teacher dismissal at the end of the period.
· Obey classroom rules.
Grading:
Concert Choir grades will be given for Academic Standards Mastery and Work Ethic. Grades will be assessed each grading period according to the following formula:
· Daily Group Rehearsal Skills based upon –
o Correct posture
o Participation
o Attentiveness
o Vocal production
o Respect for others
o Willingness to follow class procedures
· Singing Assessments –
o Individual private assessments will be made at least once a semester.
o Group assessments, ranging from quartets through octets, will be more informal and performed in front of the class.
· Concert Performances
· Written exams on the mechanics of the musical score
· Sectional attendance
Sectionals:
Due to the large size of this class, vocal sectionals will be offered. These small group sectionals, scheduled according to individual voice parts, will be conducted on a “pull-out” program. You must be excused by your regular classroom teacher to attend sectionals. If you are failing a class, you may not be excused. You are requested to attend at least TWO sectionals per marking period for grading purposes. Sectionals will be offered alternating periods 1 and 2, period 3, and if necessary period 4. In addition to the above mentioned periods, sectionals can and will be offered before and after school by appointment only.
Folders:
Each student will be assigned a numbered rehearsal folder. Folders are kept on the shelf just inside the Chorus Room door. Students are responsible for all materials in the folder and should be prepared, with a pencil, to make musical markings in the score.
Concert Attire:
Concert attire for Junior Chorus will consist of:
· Ladies – black skirt (discreet in length), white blouse or top, black dress shoes.
· Gentlemen – black dress slacks, long sleeve white dress shirt, a long tie, black dress shoes.
Concert attire for Senior Concert Choir will consist of:
· Ladies – black dress (solid color) with discreet neckline, straps/sleeve and hemline for the concert stage, black dress shoes (no flip-flops)
· Gentlemen – black dress slacks, long sleeve white dress shirt, a long tie, black dress shoes.
Course Outline:
The concert literature for each semester varies and is drawn from many historical periods and styles of music. This ensures variety and allows for various skills and concepts to be developed as each new piece is presented. You will learn through discovery and interaction with quality literature.
Concert Dates for 2010-2011
Christmas Concert Thursday,
December 16, 2010
Spring Concert Thursday, May 12, 2011 (subject to change)