1/23 - 1/27

Mon:
Announcements/Reminders:
I will be gone Wed- Fri for the IMEA All-State Conference
Solo/Ensemble is Mar. 3rd, be looking/practicing with accompanists.
After School solo/ens practice sign-up sheet by door

Warm-Ups:
M, m, aug, dim triads (they will work on memorizing these sounds)
Major solfege scale in a 3-part round

Singing:
"Sim Shalom" all
"Edelweiss" all
"All the Jazz" mm 3- 20

Tues:
A/R:
I will be gone Wed- Fri for the IMEA All-State conference
Solo/ens after school practice sign-up by door
Bring paper and pencils on Wed and Thurs- there will be in-class writing assignments
(even though you won't be singing, I want you to be thinking about music)

Warm-Ups:
M, m, aug, dim triads
Major solfege scale in 3rds

Singing:
"All That Jazz"
- review parts mm 3- 20
- learn mm 23 - 37 (44, if time allows)

Wed:
A/R:
There will be a sub today - Friday

Writing assignment:
Pick one of the songs we are singing: "Sim Shalom", "Edelweiss", or "All That Jazz"
Write about which one you like the most and why (at least 3 paragraphs in a legible hand writing)

When you are done, you may talk quietly (you may sing/play piano if everyone finishes)
If you are not done, you will need to finish it at home and bring it in tomorrow (you may type it at home).


Thurs:
A/R:
Sub today and Fri

Writing assignment:
Read the article provided, then write a short summary of the article with your thoughts on the subject.

When you are done, you may talk quietly (you may sing/play piano if everyone finishes)
If you are not done, you will need to finish it at home and bring it in tomorrow (you may type it at home).

Fri:
Study Hall/Free Day

1/17- 1/20

Tues:
Announcements/Reminders:
Solo/Ens $ is due THIS FRIDAY! ($8 for each solo, $15 for each ensemble)
Show Choir list posted, and rehearsal Sun at 6:30


Warm-Ups:
M triad  (down), P5 (down), 1/2 M scale (up), M triad w/ top "Do" added (up)
 - all will be done with solfege syllable to help memorize the sounds of the scale.

Singing:
"Edelweiss" all, work on messy parts
"Sim Shalom" mm15-24

Wed:
A/R:
Solo/Ens $ due Friday
Show Choir rehearsal Sun
1st concert March 16th (only 2 mo. away!)

Warm-Ups:
Major solfege scale in thirds (up and down)
Natural minor scale (up and down)
- these will also all be done with solfege syllables

Singing:
"Sim Shalom"mm 26- 51
- focus on learning new parts, and pronounceing Hebrew words

Thurs:
A/R:
Solo/Ens $ due Friday
Show Choir rehearsal Sun
1st concert March 16th (only 2 mo. away!)


Warm-Ups:
Natural minor scale
All 4 triads (M, m, aug, dim)
"I Love You" (Do, Sol, Fa, Mi, Re, Do)- to focus on being energetic and pushing range

Singing:
"Sim Shalom" mm 51 - end
- learn parts
- practice words incorrectly (American-ized), then correctly


Fri:
A/R:
Solo/Ens $due TODAY!
Make sure you are getting a hold of accompanists!


Warm-ups:
M and natural m scales, M and m triads (both up and down to expand range)

Singing:
"Sim Shalom"
- review last 3 pages
- sing through all

1/9 - 1/13

Mon:
Announcements/Reminders - 
Vocal Techniques class, Show Choir Auditions on Wed
Solo/Ensemble music to be picked on Thurs. and Fri.
Warm-Ups - 
(all written on the board and explained)
We will be focusing on reading rudimentary notation, and expanding/strengthening the upper/lower ranges.
Singing - 
"Edelweiss" finish
"Sim Shalom" mm 6 - 14

Tues:
Announcements/Reminders - 

Vocal Techniques class, Show Choir Auditions on Wed
Solo/Ensemble music to be picked on Thurs. and Fri.
Warm-Ups - 
We will be focusing on explosive consonants and expanding/strengthening the upper/lower ranges
Solfege:
We will be explaining the concept of "do" in solfege and singing a few major scales with solfege syllables.
Singing - 
"Sim Shalom" mm 6 - 24 (33 if possible)

Wed:
Announcements/Reminders - 

Vocal Techniques class, Show Choir Auditions TODAY!
Solo/Ensemble music to be picked on Thurs. and Fri.
Warm-Ups - 
We will continue to focus on explosive consonants, and also discuss the Major triad with solfege syllables (Do, Mi, Sol, Mi, Do)
Singing - 
"Sim Shalom" mm 24 - 42 (50 if possible)

Thurs:
Announcements/Reminders - 

Vocal Techniques class, Show Choir results have been posted
Solo/Ensemble music to be picked today and Fri.
Singing - 
Those students who will be participating in the Solo and Ensemble contest will be selecting repertoire with my assistance.
The rest of the class should bring homework to do.

Fri: (11:30 dismissal)
Announcements/Reminders - 

After School Choir will begin next week. Show Choir will also meet this Sunday from 6:30-7:45.
Vocal Techniques class, Solo/Ensemble music to be picked today
Singing - 
Any student who did not get the pick his.her music will do so today.

1/4 - 1/6

Wed:
Announcements - 
Final Project Grades
Organizational Contest
Solo and Ensemble Contest
Talent Show


Warm-Ups-
We will focus on breath control, and strengthening our upper/lower ranges


Singing-
"Edelweiss"


Thurs:
Announcements - 
Remind about Solo/Ens, and Organizational contest (more info to come)
Possible new class for next Spring - "Vocal Techniques"
If I do not have everyone's music, I will charge them!


Warm-Ups -
We will Focus on proper breathing techniques, and strengthening the upper/lower ranges


Singing - 
"Edelweiss", we should mostly finish it.


Fri:
Announcements - 
Remind about Solo/Ens, and Organizational contest (more info to come)
Reminder - Possible new class for next Spring - "Vocal Techniques"
Reminder - If I do not have everyone's music, I will charge them!


Warm-Ups -
We will focus on explosive consonants using breath as well as strengthening the upper/lower ranges


Singing - 
Finish "Edelweiss"
Begin "Sim Shalom"