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Teacher: ElementaryChorus, CORE Course: ElementaryChorus Year: 2012-13 Units: Essential Questions Standards Content Skills Vocabulary Learning Targets/Feedback Resources/Strategies Model Lessons Summative Assessments Concert etiquette Essential Questions Standards Content Skills Vocabulary Learning Targets/Feedback Resources/Strategies Model Lessons Summative Assessments How do I perform with proper behavior and stage presence? 1.b - sing with *expression and *technical accuracy a repertoire of vocal literature with a *level of difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory discussion in class about proper concert behavior, demonstration of proper stage presence The student will demonstrate proper concert etiquette during concert dress rehearsals. posture, acknowledgement of applause, stage conduct, watching the conductor I will use rehearsal time wisely and will behave on stage. Varied repertoire of music from sources including (but not limited to): Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various genres and composers Professional video recordings and past concert videos for critiquing Trips to see musicals and concerts in other venues Listening examples from various composers Critique/Reflect Essential Questions Standards Content Skills Vocabulary Learning Targets/Feedback Resources/Strategies Model Lessons Summative Assessments How do I evaluate a choral performance? How do I use my evaluation skills to improve my performance? How do I use listening skills to critique a concert performance? 9.d - identify and explain the stylistic features of a given musical work that serve to define its aesthetic tradition and its historical or cultural context Listening and viewing quality recordings of like groups Evaluate self-performance by viewing and listening to performance video The student will: Critique music performances using appropriate musical terminology Devise criteria for evaluating performances Tone Production/Timbre - breathing, posture, diction, rhythm, pitch, timbre Harmony Melody Dynamics Blend and balance I will complete a written or oral evaluation of my performance. I will learn from my mistakes to improve the quality of my next performance. I will watch or listen to our performance on a recording or DVD. Varied repertoire of music from sources including (but not limited to): Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various genres and composers Professional video recordings and past concert videos for critiquing Trips to see musicals and concerts in other venues Listening examples from various composers Expression/Phrasing Essential Questions Standards Content Skills Vocabulary Learning Targets/Feedback Resources/Strategies Model Lessons Summative Assessments How can I make the music more meaningful? How can I express the emotion of the music? How can I interpret the composer's feelings? 1.a - sing accurately and with good breath control throughout their singing ranges, alone and in small and large ensembles 1.b - sing with *expression and *technical accuracy a repertoire of vocal literature with a *level of difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory Look at the dynamics of the piece, follow conductor's cues, discuss the background of the piece Understanding vocabulary terms, musical markings, conductor's ques Breathing, diction Phrasing, dynamics, tempo, and expression markings I will look and follow the expression markings in the rehearsal music. I will follow the director's cues for dynamics, cut-offs, and phrasing. Varied repertoire of music from sources including (but not limited to): Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various genres and composers Professional video recordings and past concert videos for critiquing Trips to see musicals and concerts in other venues Listening examples from various composers Listening/Analyzing Essential Questions Standards Content Skills Vocabulary Learning Targets/Feedback Resources/Strategies Model Lessons Summative Assessments How do I use listening skills to improve my tone production, pitch, rhythm and rehearsal technique. 1.a - sing accurately and with good breath control throughout their singing ranges, alone and in small and large ensembles 1.b - sing with *expression and *technical accuracy a repertoire of vocal literature with a *level of difficulty of 2, on a scale of 1 to 6, including some songs performed from memory 1.c - sing music representing diverse *genres and cultures, with expression appropriate for the Listen to quality recordings Developing the ability to listen to the placement of your voice within the context of a group Develop a skill set of rhythmic, pitch, dynamic abilities The student will sing alone, with others, on pitch, in rhythm, with appropriate posture and breath control. Tone Production/Timbre - posture, chest voice, head voice, vocal strain, jaw relaxation, vowel formation, diction Pitch/Intonation - breathing, Solfege, jaw relaxation Rhythm - phrase, meter Harmony/Texture - balance, chord, consonance, dissonance Dynamics - basic markings I will listen to myself and others around me to blend with tone, pitch,and rhythm. I will rehearse the concert music to improve my vocal technique on each selection. Varied repertoire of music from sources including (but not limited to): Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various genres and composers Professional video recordings and past concert videos for critiquing Trips to see musicals and concerts in other venues Listening examples from various composers PerformancePLUS - Maps https://asd-pa.perfplusk12.com/admin/admin_curric_maps_display.asp... 1 of 12 5/6/2014 8:40 AM

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Teacher: ElementaryChorus, CORE Course: ElementaryChorus Year: 2012-13

Units:

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

PerformancePLUS - Maps https://asd-pa.perfplusk12.com/admin/admin_curric_maps_display.asp...

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work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Grand Staff

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Breath control

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

PerformancePLUS - Maps https://asd-pa.perfplusk12.com/admin/admin_curric_maps_display.asp...

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rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

PerformancePLUS - Maps https://asd-pa.perfplusk12.com/admin/admin_curric_maps_display.asp...

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of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Soprano Alto

evaluation (D)

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert

behavior (R)

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Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert

Evaluation

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Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

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Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

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How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

rounds

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

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music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

piece ques

Breathing,

diction

phrasing. Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Balance (D)

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

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written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert

Evaulation (R)

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

rehearsals.

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

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*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

posture and

breath control.

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Critique/Reflect

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I

evaluate a choral

performance?

How do I use my

evaluation skills to

improve my

performance?

How do I use

listening skills to

critique a concert

performance?

9.d - identify and

explain the stylistic

features of a given

musical work that

serve to define its

aesthetic tradition

and its historical or

cultural context

Listening and

viewing quality

recordings of like

groups

Evaluate

self-performance

by viewing and

listening to

performance

video

The

student will:

Critique music

performances

using

appropriate

musical

terminology

Devise criteria

for evaluating

performances

Tone

Production/Timbre -

breathing, posture,

diction, rhythm, pitch,

timbre

Harmony

Melody

Dynamics

Blend and balance

I will complete a written or oral

evaluation of my performance.

I will learn from my mistakes to

improve the quality of my next

performance.

I will watch or listen to our

performance on a recording or

DVD.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Concert etiquette

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I perform

with proper behavior

and stage presence?

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

discussion in

class about

proper concert

behavior,

demonstration of

proper stage

presence

The

student will

demonstrate

proper concert

etiquette

during concert

dress

posture,

acknowledgement of

applause, stage

conduct, watching the

conductor

I will use rehearsal time wisely

and will behave on stage.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

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performed from

memory

rehearsals. other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Listening/Analyzing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I use

listening skills to

improve my tone

production, pitch,

rhythm and rehearsal

technique.

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

1.c - sing music

representing diverse

*genres and cultures,

with expression

appropriate for the

work being performed

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

Listen to

quality recordings

Developing the

ability to listen to

the placement of

your voice within

the context of a

group

Develop a skill set

of rhythmic, pitch,

dynamic abilities

The

student will

sing alone,

with others, on

pitch, in

rhythm, with

appropriate

posture and

breath control.

Tone

Production/Timbre -

posture, chest voice,

head voice, vocal

strain, jaw relaxation,

vowel formation,

diction

Pitch/Intonation -

breathing, Solfege, jaw

relaxation

Rhythm - phrase,

meter

Harmony/Texture -

balance, chord,

consonance,

dissonance

Dynamics - basic

markings

I will listen to myself and

others around me to blend with

tone, pitch,and rhythm.

I will rehearse the concert music

to improve my vocal technique on

each selection.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Expression/Phrasing

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How can I make

the music more

meaningful?

How can I express

the emotion of the

music?

How can I interpret

the composer's

feelings?

1.a - sing accurately

and with good breath

control throughout

their singing ranges,

alone and in small

and large ensembles

1.b - sing with

*expression and

*technical accuracy a

repertoire of vocal

literature with a *level

of difficulty of 2, on a

scale of 1 to 6,

including some songs

performed from

memory

Look at the

dynamics of the

piece, follow

conductor's cues,

discuss the

background of the

piece

Understanding

vocabulary

terms, musical

markings,

conductor's

ques

Breathing,

diction

Phrasing,

dynamics, tempo, and

expression markings

I will look and follow the

expression markings in the

rehearsal music.

I will follow the director's cues

for dynamics, cut-offs, and

phrasing.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Reading and Notating Music Because of the nature of choral music, a weekly allocation of study units does not apply. Instead, all goals must be under constant development.

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

How do I sing

accurate rhythmic

patterns?

How do I sing

with accurate pitch?

How do I sing

with solfege?

How do I read a

two or three part

vocal score?

1.d - sing music

written in two and

three parts Students

who participate in a

choral ensemble

5.b - read at sight

simple melodies in

both the treble and

bass clefs

5.c - identify and

define standard

notation symbols for

pitch, rhythm,

dynamics, tempo,

articulation, and

expression

The student

will sing with

appropriate

rhythm and pitch.

The student will

sing in 2 or 3

parts.

Students

will:

Read common

notes and

rests

Read treble

and bass clef

Recognize

basic tempo

and dymamic

markings.

Be able to

follow part on

the vocal

score.

Melodic

dictation and

composition

Rhythm, beat,

pitch, solfege, staff,

clefs, note values

I will sing correct rhythm

patterns in our concert music.I will

sing on pitch to the best of my

ability.

I will sing warm-ups with correct

solfege syllable and pitch.

I will follow my part in the music.

Varied repertoire of music from

sources including (but not limited to):

Unison, 2-part, sheet music of various

genres and composers

Professional video recordings and past

concert videos for critiquing

Trips to see musicals and concerts in

other venues

Listening examples from various

composers

Essential

QuestionsStandards Content Skills Vocabulary

Learning

Targets/FeedbackResources/Strategies

Model

Lessons

Summative

Assessments

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