Beginning Chorus
May 18, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Review Concert Day Schedule / Distribute Shirts III. Run through "Can't Stop the Feeling" May 12, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Fieldtrip form distribution III. Review lyrics to "Can't Stop the Feeling" IV. Rehearse Songs "True Colors" "When I Grow Up" "Can't Stop the Feeling" with Choreography April 26, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Ups and Sight-Singing Exercise with Solfege III. Rehearse Songs: "When I Grow Up" with Choreography "True Colors" Drill vocal parts if necessary IV. Piano review Major Scale formula and drill VI. Exit Ticket April 24, 2017 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Up; Staccato and Legato III. Song: "When I Grow Up": Review parts and Introduce Choeography IV. "Circle of Life" V. NinGenius Quiz: Easy Piano Fingering April 7, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. T-shirts design voting size order III. Run through "When I Grow Up" IV. Turn in fieldtrip form and payment April 5, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Distribute Beauty and the Beast Fieldtrip forms III. Vocal Warm Ups IV. Reivew parts for "When I Grow Up" V. Continue building major scales and chords (G major and D major) April 3, 2017 (Monday) SUBSTITUTE TEACHER LESSON PLAN I. Attendance II. Complete two Musical Crossword Puzzles III. Turn in at the end of the period. If extra time, allow students to work on other assignments or read a book. March 28, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Review Songs for Musical "When I Grow Up" and "God Help the Outcasts" March 23, 2017 (Wednesday) Student Teacher Lesson Plan I. Attendance II. Pre-Test III. Building Major Scales activity. Groups of 3-4 IV. Post-Test V. Exit Ticket: 3 things you learned March 27, 2017 (Monday), class coverage I. Attendance II. Complete Major Scales Worksheet assignment both flats and sharps - Turn in at the end of the period. Work with a partner. March 14, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Pop Quiz on enharmonics and whole steps &half steps. III. Building Major scales : WWHWWWH IV. NinGenius activity V. Sing: Go Help The Outcasts February 21, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review Songs: True Colors Hard Knock Life (Choreography) Tomorrow IV. Whole Steps and Half Steps V. Make Up work VI. Continue Trolls February 17, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review Songs: True Colors Hard Knock Life (Choreography) Tomorrow IV. Intro to Piano: Grand Staff Locate keys on paper keyboard Enharmonics February 15, 2017 (Wednesday, Half Day) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review Songs: True Colors Hard Knock Life Tomorrow IV. Make Up Work Day. Turn in missing assignments February 15, 2017 (Wednesday, Half Day) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review whole song for "True Colors" February 13, 2017 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Worksheet: Music Symbols and Rhythm Match III. Vocal Warm Up "Amazing Grace" IV. Review parts for "True Colors" "Hard Knock Life" "Tomorrow" February 9, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Up III. "Amazing Grace" IV. New Song: "Hard Knock Life" and "True Colors" Choreography V. Review parts for "Tomorrow" February 7, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Up III. "Amazing Grace" Round IV. Tempo and Dynamics Crossword February 3, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Up III. "Amazing Grace" Round IV. Perform "Tomorrow" V. New Song: "Fix You" February 1, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Up III. "Amazing Grace" Round IV. Review "Tomorrow" V. Music Symbols review January 30, 2017 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Tempo and Dynamics Pop Quiz III. "Annie" Worksheet IV. Vocal Warm Ups V. "Review parts for "Tomorrow" from Annie January 24, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Housekeeping- return work III. Vocal Warm Up IV. "Tomorrow" review parts V. Movie Continued: "Annie" The musical January 20, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Music Elements review III. Vocal Warm-Ups IV. Review parts for "Tomorrow" V. Movie: "Annie" VI. Exit Ticket: Define the four elements of music: Pitch, Duration, Dynamics, and Tempo January 18, 2017 (Wednesday, half day) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Ups III. Review parts for "Tomorrow" January 12, 2017, (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Dynamic Comparison and Markings Projection worksheet III. Vocal Warm Ups IV. New Song: "Tomorrow" from Annie January 10, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Welcome back pop quiz! III. Dynamics and Tempo Notes December 13-16, 2016 I. Attendance II. Order Forms/Housekeeping III. Vocal Warm-up IV. Review Parts for all songs. Solos for "I Heard the Bells" V. Choreography and Stage Presence December 2, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. New Christmas Song: "Christmas Chopsticks" by Fred Heider III. Continue Movie Reward: "Sound of Music". Complete music video worksheet. November 30, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Fine Arts Department Christmas Concert Letter and Dinner Plate ticket order form III. Continue "Sound of Music" worksheet IV. Turn in reflection and parent acknowledgement for those who didn't attend Song Festival. November 28, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Choir Reflection III. Movie: "Sound of Music" As you watch the movie, please fill out the Sound of Music Worksheet. November 22, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography V. Song Festival Rehearsal and Parent Acknowledgement Form November 18, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography V. Song Festival Line Up November 16, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography November 14, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" November 9, 2014 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" **Please turn in Song Waiver Form** November 4, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. New Song: "You'll Be In My Heart", "Grinch Medley" III. Review first sections for each song. October 27 & 28, 2016 (Thursday and Friday) Modified bell schedule. I will be in a 2-day Safe Crisis Management Training. Please follow the lesson plan provided by the substitute teacher. October 25, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. 10 Min Study time for Final Exam III. 1st Quarter Final Exam IV. Note Speller: Lesson 8-11. Seat work after you turn in Exam. IV. New Song: Grinch! October 20, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Housekeeping- Return old assignments/tests III. 1st Quarter Final Exam Review IV. Vocal Warm Up V. Sectionals on "Silent Night" EXAM DATE!!! Review: Thursday, October 20, 2016 Exam: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 October 18, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Choir Performance Reflection III. Vocal Warm Up IV. Highlight parts for "Silent Night" V. Listen to "Grinch!" October 14, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Up III. Rehearse full line-up of songs. We will stop and review areas of concern and go over parts and choreography. It is your responsibility to memorise the lyrics and movements. Please turn in all permission forms. You may turn them into me on the day of the performance. IV: New Song: Silent Night. Beginning Choir students will be selected to sing with the advance group. As parts are very delicate in this piece. Your selection will be determined by how well you rehearsed and memorised your parts without going off-tune. October 12, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Red Ribbon Performance information. New performance time. III. Vocal Warm-Up IV. Review parts and choreography for "Flashlight", "HRCR", and "Hopeful". V. New Songs: "Silent Night" and Grinch Medley" VI. Excel Passes. October 10, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Time Signature and Counting Board Exercises. Write the proper counting for each measure with based on the time signature provided. III. Vocal Warm-up IV. Review parts for "HRCR", "Flashlight" and "Hopeful" Red Ribbon Parent Letter. Please return letter signed. Have parents acknowledge the change in performance time. October 6, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. "It All Adds Up 2" Worksheet III. Time Signature and Counting Exercise on board IV. Review songs October 4, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. "It All Adds Up" Worksheet- Note Values III. Rehearse " Hopeful" with choreography on risers IV. "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" V. Pass out ExCel Rehearsal Passes September 30, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. New Song: "Hopeful". Rehearse riser choreography, review parts. III. New Song: "Flashlight". Pass out lyrics. Learn parts. IV. "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" Distribute CDs to rehearse at home. September 28, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Correct mistakes on Elements of Vocal Production Test #1 III. New Song: "Hopeful" by Bars and Melody. Listen and sing along. And "Flashlight" from Pitch Perfect. IV. "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" Parts V. Collect signed waiver forms September 26, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Lesson on Bass Clef- Correct Worksheets - Bass Clef WK (front and back) - Rhythmic Equation I and II If not finished, homework. III. Review and Drill Parts on "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" IV. Collect Waiver Forms September 22, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Assignment #1- The Staff: Bass Clef (Front and back) III. Assignment #2- Rhythmic Equations I & II IV. Turn in assignment *I apologize for not being in today. Please show Miss Alex proper classroom behavior. Complete all assignments and turn them in by the end of the period. Song Festival Waiver: I will collect all signed forms next week. You may also turn them in during HB/Excel tomorrow. September 20, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Study and Take Test #1 III. Song Festival Information Sheet, Competition Rules, Performance Attire, and Performance Waiver IV. Review Conducting Patterns and Demonstrate with pop songs. September 14, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Conducting Patterns and Time Signatures III. Solfeggio with Kodaly Hand Signs and Sight-Singing Exercises IV. Chorus: Elements of Vocal Production Test #1 Crossword Review September 12, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Performance Reflection III. Individual Singing Proficiency Scale IV. Vocabulary and Notes Check. Posture, Breath, Tone, Intonation, Articulation, Articulators, Resonance, Resonators, Diphthong, Legato, Vowels, Consonants, Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Musical Staff, Pitch, Treble Clef, EGBDF, FACE September 8, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Note Speller Lesson 7 III. Vocal Warm ups IV. Review whole song (God Bless America) and practice on choral risers. *Please obtain a pass from Mrs. Pama for Friday's rehearsal (tomorrow). We will have a full choir rehearsal in the cafeteria during Excel from 9:10-10:20 am. Check in with your Excel teacher for attendance then proceed to the cafeteria with signed passes. I will send you back to your Excel class if your passes are not signed. September 6, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Note Speller Lesson 4-6 III. Vocal Warm ups IV. Highlight parts on "God Bless America" September 1, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Note Speller Book One: Lesson 1-3 III. Vocal Warm Ups IV. Review Parts on "God Bless America" August 30, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. POP QUIZ on Elements of Vocal Production III. Introduction to pitches on the staff. IV. Vocal Warm Ups V. Review Parts for "God Bless America" August 26, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Review Vocal Elements from last lesson III. PPT vocal Elements of Vocal Production Continued. - Tone, Intonation, Vowels, Consonants, Diphthongs, Choir Voices IV. Vocal Warm Ups V. Review parts in "God Bless America" (3rd Period Class Make-Up on Tuesday 8/29/16) August 24, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups: Solfege III. PPT: Elements of Vocal Production - Posture, Breath, Articulation, Resonance "welcome_to_beginning_chorus2.ppt" (CLICK TO VIEW) IV. New Song: "God Bless America" performed but Celine Dion. Song for 9/11 Ceremony August 22, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Name Game III. Writing Assignment: Define "music" and share your musical background. Ex: singing or playing in a band, chanting, playing an instruments, joining musicals, singing in a choir, etc. IV. Rhythm Exercise August 18, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Student interviews and class introductions III. Classroom rules and procedures IV. Review Syllabus |
Intermediate Chorus
May 18, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Review Concert Day Schedule / Distribute Shirts III. Run through "Can't Stop the Feeling" May 11, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review parts and choreography "Seasons of Love" "Hall of Fame" "I'm Gone" "Can't Stop the Feeling" April 6, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Review Parts and run through "Seasons of Love" III. Movie: "RENT" IV. Collect Fieldtrip forms and payment April 4, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Distribute Beauty and the Beast Fieldtrip Forms. Money and forms due by APRIL 7, 2017 Friday. III. Observe band rehearsal in room C113 March 28, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. T-shirt Pre-Orders Sizes YXL, AS, AM, AL, AXL III. Movie Music: "Sing" March 17, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Housekeeping: T-shirt design March 7, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Choir Performance reflection III. Video Critique IV. Move Reward: "West Side Story" February 22, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Parent Letter, TBMF Waiver From, Fieldtrip form III. Perform 3 songs Entrance and Exit stage presence IV. Rehearse National Anthem and Guam Hymn February 16, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. TBMF Waiver Forms III. Review Songs: "Down in the Valley" "Down to the River to Pray" "4 Chords" February 14, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups II. Vocal Sectionals for all songs: Tenors Altos Bass and Soprano IV. Perform "Down in the Valley" February 10, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Perform what you know! "Down in the River to Pray" "Down in the Valley" "4 Chords" February 8, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Review 2nd half of "4 Chords" February 6, 2017 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Perform "Down to the River to Pray" from memory "Down in the Valley" IV. New Song. Review first half of "4 Chords" February 2, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Perform "Down to the River to Pray" from memory "Down in the Valley" IV. "4 Chords" sing along January 31, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Review Parts for "Down to the River to Pray" and "Down in the Valley" IV. Listen to "4 Chords" January 25, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review Parts for "Down to the River to Pray" and "Down in the Valley" January 19, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review Parts for "Down to the River to Pray" January 13, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Ups III. Vocal parts on "Down to the River to Pray" If time, go over first section of "Down in the Valley" January 11, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Dynamic Comparison Markings I & Dyamics Comparison Worksheet III. Vocal Warm Ups IV. New Song: "Down to the River to Pray" and "Down in the Valley" January 9, 2017 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Welcome back pop quiz! III. Choir Expectations IV. Dynamics and Tempo Notes V. Vocal Warm Ups VI. Rounds: Amazing Grace December 13-16, 2016 I. Attendance II. Order Forms/Housekeeping III. Vocal Warm-up IV. Review Parts for all songs. Solos for "I Heard the Bells" V. Choreography and Stage Presence December 12, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Distribute Fieldtrip forms. Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016: Excel, 5th, 6th Final Concert Rehearsal Monday, Dec 19, 2016: Micronesia Mall Caroling III. Review parts for "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" with music video from Drama Class. December 5, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II.Vocal Warm Ups III. New Song: Learn backup vocals for "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day". IV. Fine Arts Department Christmas Concert Letter and Dinner Plate ticket order form December 1, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. PTA Meeting Choir Performance tonight: Go over parts with students who are attending the performance. Bring signed parent notes. III. Movie Reward for winning 2nd Place: "Sound of Music" November 29, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Choir Reflection III. Choir Club and Performance Information - Christmas Caroling: Micronesia Mall/Lotte Hotel - Xmas Dinner Concert - Choir T-Shirt designs due Dec 7 - PTA Performance Line-up: Silent Night, You'll Be In My Heart, Hopeful IV. New Music: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" November 21-23, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography V. Song Festival Rehearsal and Parent Acknowledgement Form November 17, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Polish parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography- Grinch November 15, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography November 7, 2014 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" **Please turn in Song Waiver Form** November 3, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. New Song: "You'll Be In My Heart", "Grinch Medley" III. Review first sections for each song. October 31, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Listen to "Grinch!", "You'll Be In My Heart", and "Silent Night" III. Yokee Karaoke Activity October 26,2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Return Tests and Assignments III. Vocal Warm-Ups IV. Review sections in "Silent Night" and Grinch! October 21, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. 10 Min Study time for Final Exam III. 1st Quarter Final Exam IV. Sectionals on "Silent Night". Assign section leader. October 19, 2016, (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Housekeeping- Return old assignments/tests III. 1st Quarter Final Exam Review IV. Vocal Warm Up V. Sectionals on "Silent Night" EXAM DATE!!! Review: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Exam: Friday, October 21, 2016 October 17, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Choir Performance Reflection III. Vocal Warm Up and Sight-Singing IV. Highlight parts for "Silent Night". V. Listen to "Grinch!" October 13, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Up III. Rehearse full line-up of songs. We will stop and review areas of concern and go over parts and choreography. It is your responsibility to memorise the lyrics and movements. Please turn in all permission forms. You may turn them into me on the day of the performance. IV. New Song: "Silent Night" If there is time, we will learn the first few measures. October 11, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Time Signature and Counting Board Exercises and Worksheet Write the proper counting for each measure with based on the time signature provided. THen clap the rhythm. III. Vocal Warm-up IV. Review parts for "HRCR", "Flashlight" and Hopeful V. New Songs: "Silent Night" and Grinch Medley October 7, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Video Performance Recording in Cafeteria III. Performance Reflection IV. Movie Reward: "Bolt" Red Ribbon Parent Letter. Please return letter signed. October 5, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. "Time Signature and Counting I" Worksheet Reviewed note and rest symbols and values III. Vocal Warm-Up IV. Review new parts for "Flashlight" ALL CHOIR REHEARSAL Excel Rehearsal today from 9:45-10:20 am in the Cafeteria. Do not forget to bring your signed passes. October 3, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Time Signature Exercise III. Vocal Warm-Up IV. Rehearse "Hopeful" with Choreography on Risers V. "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride VI. Pass out Excel passes for Wednesday rehearsal in cafeteria. September 29, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Breathing Exercises and Vocal Warm-Up III. New Song: "Hopeful". Rehearse rap verses, review parts, learn riser choreography. IV. New Song: "Flashlight". Pass out lyrics V. "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" - Review Parts September 27, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Turn in waiver forms III. Worksheet One: It All Adds Ups! (Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes) IV. Vocal Warm-Up V. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride September 23, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Pop Quiz #2- Conducting Patterns and Note Values III. Highlight parts on "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" IV. Sing new parts V. Collect Waiver Forms September 21, 2016, (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Review Test and correct mistakes to receive half credit and bring up score. (Will take the average as final grade) III. Time Signature, Conducting Patterns, and Note and Rest Values Activity and Notes IV. New Song: Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride September 19, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Study notes and Re-Take Test #1 III. Conducting Patterns and Time Signatures IV. Solfeggio with Kodaly Hand Signs and Sight-Singing Exercises V. Song Festival Information Sheet, Competition Rules, Performance Attire, and Performance Waiver September 15, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Elements of Vocal Production Test 1 (Turn in tests to Mrs. Barcinas) *I apologize for being absent today. Please take 10 minutes to study before the test using your crossword puzzle review September 13, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Performance Reflection III. Chorus: Elements of Vocal Production Test #1 Crossword Review IV. Complete notes on music symbols V. Highlight music parts September 7, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Review Vocal Parts for "God Bless America" III. Vocabulary and Notes check Posture, Breath, Tone, Intonation, Articulation, Articulators, Resonance, Resonators, Diphthong, Legato, Vowels, Consonants, Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Musical Staff, Pitch, Treble Clef, EGBDF, FACE IV. Individual Singing Proficiency Scale September 7, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Up II. Review parts for "God Bless America" for upcoming performance on September 12, 2016 (Monday) *Please obtain a pass from Mrs. Pama before Friday. We will have a full choir rehearsal in the cafeteria during Excel from 9:10-10:20 am. Check in with your Excel teacher for attendance then proceed to the cafeteria with signed passes. September 2, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Treble Clef Musical Words Worksheet III. Vocal Warm Ups IV. Highlight Parts on "God Bless America" August 31, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. POP QUIZ on Elements of Vocal Production III. Introduction to pitches on the staff. IV. Vocal Warm Ups V. Review Parts for "God Bless America" August 29, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Review Vocal Elements from last lesson III. PPT vocal Elements of Vocal Production Continued. - Tone, Intonation, Vowels, Consonants, Diphthongs, Choir Voices IV. Vocal Warm Ups V. Review parts in "God Bless America" August 25, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups: Solfege III. PPT: Elements of Vocal Production - Posture, Breath, Articulation, Resonance "welcome_to_beginning_chorus2.ppt" (CLICK TO VIEW) IV. New Song: "God Bless America" performed but Celine Dion. Song for 9/11 Ceremony August 23, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Name Game III. Writing Assignment: Define "music" and share your musical background. Ex: singing or playing in a band, chanting, playing an instruments, joining musicals, singing in a choir, etc. IV. Rhythm Exercise August 19, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Student interviews and class introductions III. Classroom rules and procedures IV. Review Syllabus |
Advance Chorus
May 18, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Review Concert Day Schedule / Distribute Shirts III. Run through "Can't Stop the Feeling" May 11, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review parts and choreography "Seasons of Love" "Hall of Fame" "I'm Gone" "Can't Stop the Feeling" April 6, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Review Parts and run through "Seasons of Love" III. Finish "RENT" IV. Collect Fieldtrip forms and payment April 4, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Distribute Beauty and the Beast Fieldtrip Forms. Money and forms due by APRIL 7, 2017 Friday. III. Vocal Warms Ups IV. Review parts for "Seasons of Love" V. Solo tryouts March 28, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. T-shirt Pre-Orders Sizes YXL, AS, AM, AL, AXL III. Movie Music: "Sing" March 17, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Housekeeping: T-shirt design March 7, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Choir Performance reflection III. Video Critique IV. Move Reward: "West Side Story" February 22, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Parent Letter, TBMF Waiver From, Fieldtrip form III. Perform 3 songs Entrance and Exit stage presence IV. Rehearse National Anthem and Guam Hymn February 16, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. TBMF Waiver Forms III. Review Songs: "Down in the Valley" "Down to the River to Pray" "4 Chords" February 14, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups II. Vocal Sectionals for all songs: Tenors Altos Bass and Soprano IV. Perform "Down in the Valley" February 10, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Perform what you know! "Down in the River to Pray" "Down in the Valley" "4 Chords" February 8, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Review 2nd half of "4 Chords" February 6, 2017 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Perform "Down to the River to Pray" from memory "Down in the Valley" IV. New Song. Review first half of "4 Chords" February 2, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Perform "Down to the River to Pray" from memory "Down in the Valley" IV. "4 Chords" sing along January 31, 2017 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm ups III. Review Parts for "Down to the River to Pray" and "Down in the Valley" IV. Listen to "4 Chords" January 25, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review Parts for "Down to the River to Pray" and "Down in the Valley" January 19, 2017 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review Parts for "Down to the River to Pray" January 13, 2017 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm-Ups III. Vocal parts on "Down to the River to Pray" If time, go over first section of "Down in the Valley" January 11, 2017 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Dynamic Comparison Markings I & Dyamics Comparison Worksheet III. Vocal Warm Ups IV. New Song: "Down to the River to Pray" and "Down in the Valley" January 9, 2017 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Welcome back pop quiz! III. Choir Expectations IV. Dynamics and Tempo NotesDynamics and Tempo Notes V. Vocal Warm Ups VI. Rounds: Amazing Grace December 13-16, 2016 I. Attendance II. Order Forms/Housekeeping III. Vocal Warm-up IV. Review Parts for all songs. Solos for "I Heard the Bells" V. Choreography and Stage Presence December 12, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Distribute Fieldtrip forms. Wednesday, Dec 14, 2016: Excel, 5th, 6th Final Concert Rehearsal Monday, Dec 19, 2016: Micronesia Mall Caroling III. Review parts for "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" with music video from Drama Class. December 5, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II.Vocal Warm Ups III. New Song: Learng backup vocals for "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day". IV. Fine Arts Department Christmas Concert Letter and Dinner Plate ticket order form December 1, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. PTA Meeting Choir Performance tonight: Go over parts with students who are attending the performance. Bring signed parent notes. III. Movie Reward for winning 2nd Place: "Sound of Music" November 29, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Choir Reflection III. Choir Club Meeting - Christmas Caroling: Micronesia Mall/Lotte Hotel - Xmas Dinner Concert - Choir T-Shirt designs due Dec 7 - PTA Performance Line-up: Silent Night, You'll Be In My Heart, Hopeful IV. New Music: "I'll Be Home for Christmas" and "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day" November 21-23, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography V. Song Festival Rehearsal and Parent Acknowledgement Form November 17, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Polish parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography- Grinch November 15, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" IV. Choreography November 7, 2014 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups III. Review all parts for: "You'll Be In My Heart" "Grinch Medley" "Silent Night" **Please turn in Song Waiver Form** November 3, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. New Song: "You'll Be In My Heart", "Grinch Medley" III. Review first sections for each song. October 31, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Listen to "Grinch!", "You'll Be In My Heart", and "Silent Night" III. Yokee Karaoke Activity October 26,2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Chorus Club Halloween Activity: Karaoke Cafe. $1.00 per song. Selling snack and drinks. Looking for donations. Sign up to sell tickets. III. Vocal Warm-Ups IV. Review sections in "Silent Night" and Grinch! October 21, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. 10 Min Study time for Final Exam III. 1st Quarter Final Exam IV. Sectionals on "Silent Night". Assign section leader000. October 19, 2016, (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Housekeeping- Return old assignments/tests III. 1st Quarter Final Exam Review IV. Vocal Warm Up V. Sectionals on "Silent Night" EXAM DATE!!! Review: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Exam: Friday, October 21, 2016 October 17, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Choir Performance Reflection III. Vocal Warm Up and Sight-Singing IV. Highlight parts for "Silent Night". V. Listen to "Grinch!" October 17, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Choir Performance Reflection III. Vocal Warm Up and Sight-Singing IV. Review parts for "Silent Night". Listen to "Grinch!" V. Highlight vocal parts October 13, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Up III. Rehearse full line-up of songs. We will stop and review areas of concern and go over parts and choreography. It is your responsibility to memorise the lyrics and movements. Please turn in all permission forms. You may turn them into me on the day of the performance. IV. New Song: "Silent Night" If there is time, we will learn the first few measures. October 11, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Time Signature and Counting Board Exercises and Worksheet Write the proper counting for each measure with based on the time signature provided. THen clap the rhythm. III. Vocal Warm-up IV. Review parts for "HRCR", "Flashlight" and Hopeful V. New Songs: "Silent Night" and Grinch Medley October 7, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Video Performance Recording in Cafeteria III. Performance Reflection IV. Movie Reward: "Bolt" Red Ribbon Parent Letter. Please return letter signed. October 5, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. "Time Signature and Counting I" Worksheet Reviewed note and rest symbols and values III. Vocal Warm-Up IV. Review new parts for "Flashlight" ALL CHOIR REHEARSAL Excel Rehearsal today from 9:45-10:20 am in the Cafeteria. Do not forget to bring your signed passes. October 3, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Time Signature Exercise III. Vocal Warm-Up IV. Rehearse "Hopeful" with Choreography on Risers V. "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride VI. Pass out Excel passes for Wednesday rehearsal in cafeteria. September 29, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Breathing Exercises and Vocal Warm-Up III. New Song: "Hopeful". Rehearse rap verses, review parts, learn rider choreography. IV. New Song: "Flashlight". Pass out lyrics V. "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride"- Review Parts September 27, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Turn in waiver forms III. Worksheet One: It All Adds Ups! (Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes) IV. Vocal Warm-Up V. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride September 23, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Pop Quiz #2- Conducting Patterns and Note Values III. Highlight parts on "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" IV. Sing new parts V. Collect Waiver Forms September 21, 2016, (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Review Test and correct mistakes to receive half credit and bring up score. (Will take the average as final grade) III. Time Signature, Conducting Patterns, and Note and Rest Values Activity and Notes IV. New Song: Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride September 19, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Study notes and Re-Take Test #1 III. Conducting Patterns and Time Signatures IV. Solfeggio with Kodaly Hand Signs and Sight-Singing Exercises V. Song Festival Information Sheet, Competition Rules, Performance Attire, and Performance Waiver September 15, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Elements of Vocal Production Test 1 (Turn in tests to Ms. Roz Pama) *I apologize for being absent today. Please take 10 minutes to study before the test using your crossword puzzle review September 13, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Performance Reflection III. Chorus: Elements of Vocal Production Test #1 Crossword Review IV. Complete notes on music symbols V. Highlight music parts September 7, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Review Vocal Parts for "God Bless America" III. Vocabulary and Notes check Posture, Breath, Tone, Intonation, Articulation, Articulators, Resonance, Resonators, Diphthong, Legato, Vowels, Consonants, Soprano, Mezzo Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, Bass, Musical Staff, Pitch, Treble Clef, EGBDF, FACE IV. Individual Singing Proficiency Scale September 7, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Up II. Review parts for "God Bless America" for upcoming performance on September 12, 2016 (Monday) *Please obtain a pass from Mrs. Pama before Friday. We will have a full choir rehearsal in the cafeteria during Excel from 9:10-10:20 am. Check in with your Excel teacher for attendance then proceed to the cafeteria with signed passes. September 2, 2016 (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Election Results III. Treble Clef Musical Words Worksheet IV. Vocal Warm Ups V. Highlight Parts on "God Bless America" August 31, 2016 (Wednesday) I. Attendance II. POP QUIZ on Elements of Vocal Production III. Chorus Club Officer's Election IV. Introduction to pitches on the staff. V. Vocal Warm Ups VI. Review Parts for "God Bless America" August 29, 2016 (Monday) I. Attendance II. Review Vocal Elements from last lesson III. PPT vocal Elements of Vocal Production Continued. - Tone, Intonation, Vowels, Consonants, Diphthongs, Choir Voices IV. Vocal Warm Ups V. Review parts in "God Bless America" August 25, 2016, (Thursday) I. Attendance II. Vocal Warm Ups: Solfege III. PPT: Elements of Vocal Production - Posture, Breath, Articulation, Resonance "welcome_to_beginning_chorus2.ppt" (CLICK TO VIEW) IV. New Song: "God Bless America" performed but Celine Dion. Song for 9/11 Ceremony August 23, 2016 (Tuesday) I. Attendance II. Name Game III. Writing Assignment: Define "music" and share your musical background. Ex: singing or playing in a band, chanting, playing an instruments, joining musicals, singing in a choir, etc. IV. Rhythm Exercise August 19, 2016 (Friday) I. Attendance II. Student interviews and class introductions III. 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