Mon:
Announce/Remind:
Solo/Ens this Sat. MUST sing for me, or cannot go!
Solo tryout for "Sim Shalom" on Wed.
Tuning:
We will practice going from a unison, to harmony, and back in two parts (mixed).
Warm-Ups:
Explosive consonants (random) on 13531 (do ascending/descending)
All scales and triads: M, nat m, harm m, mel m sacles; M, m, +, o triads
"Zu" 51 descending by half steps
"Za" 154321 ascending by half steps
Singing:
"Edelweiss"- work parts, esp. on mm 49-81 and 104 - end
If time, run "Seasons of Love"
Tues:
Announce/Remind:
Accompanist here.
"Sim Shalom" tryout Wed.
Tuning:
Dissonances:
H/L - M2, TT, M7 (play on piano and have students copy)
Warm-Ups:
All scales and triads
"Zu" downwards, "Za" upwards
Singing:
"Sim Shalom" - gel w/ piano
"All That Jazz" run-through, if time
Wed:
Announce/Remind:
Substitute today, solo tryouts will be tomorrow
Movie:
Watch "Music Man", some students may take this time as a study hall.
Thurs:
Announce/Remind:
Solo tryouts for "Sim Shalom" today
Solo/Ens on Sat
Worksheet tomorrow on counting rhythms.
Tuning:
moving from consonance to dissonance
Warm-Ups:
All scales and triads
"Zu" downwards
"Za" upwards
Singing:
"Sim Shalom" solo tryouts
"Seasons" work on mm. 21 on (a cappella)
If time, sing "Edelweiss" and "Sim Shalom"
Fri:
Announce/Remind:
Worksheet on rhythms today.
1st half of class, work with boys on all songs (15 min).
2nd half of class, work with girls on all songs. (15 min)
Warm-Ups:
All scales and triads
"Za" upwards
"Zu" downwards
Singing:
Work parts for - "All That Jazz"
If time, sing through "Edelweiss", "Sim Shalom", "Season's of Love"
Monday, February 27, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
2/21 - 2/24
Mon:
No School
Tues:
Announce/Remind:
Sectionals all week: Today, Soprano; Wed, Tenor/Bass; Thurs, Alto
Solo/Ens contest less than 2 weeks away. If you have not practiced with your accompanist, and it you have not sung for me by next week, you will not sing.
Friday is a student showcase (might be a good time to sing solo/ensemble)
Warm-Ups:
"Zu"- 151 sliding, and descending by half steps
"Za"- 13531, legato and ascending by half steps
Tuning exercise- Bass- Do, Ten- Sol, Alto- Mi, Sop- Do
The intent is to keep it in tune for several seconds (students breathe when necessary and come back in)
Singing:
Sopranos: "Sim Shalom" all- work weak parts
Worksheet:
Students not participating in the sectional will complete an in-class assignment.
Wed:
Announce/Remind:
Tenor/Bass sectional today. Alto tomorrow.
Friday, student showcase.
Solo/Ens!!!!!
Warm-Ups:
"Zu" - 543231, descending by half-steps
"Za" - 154321, ascending by half-steps
Tuning exercise- moving by half steps as a group (unison/octaves)
Singing:
Tenor/Bass: "Sim Shalom" work all parts
Worksheet:
Sopranos who did not do worksheet yesterday will complete today.
If the worksheet is complete, the students may have a study hall
Thurs:
Announce/Remind:
Same as Tues/Wed
Seasons of Love solo announcement
Warm-Ups:
"Ha"- 151, staccato, descending by half-steps
"La" - 13531, legato, ascending by half-steps
Tuning exercise: Build a chord, hold it, and move to another chord (V, I).
Singing:
Alto sectional: "Sim Shalom" all parts
Rest of class uses time as a study hall
Fri:
Announce/Remind:
Student showcase today
Warm-Ups:
"ABC's" - 12345432,12345432,12345432,151 -descending by half steps
"I Love You"- 1 54321- ascending by half steps
All scales and triads one after another- M, nat m, harm m, mal m; M,m, +, o
Singing:
Sing all repertoire
"Edelweiss"
"All That Jazz"
"Sim Shalom"
"Seasons"- w/ solo
Student Showcase
No School
Tues:
Announce/Remind:
Sectionals all week: Today, Soprano; Wed, Tenor/Bass; Thurs, Alto
Solo/Ens contest less than 2 weeks away. If you have not practiced with your accompanist, and it you have not sung for me by next week, you will not sing.
Friday is a student showcase (might be a good time to sing solo/ensemble)
Warm-Ups:
"Zu"- 151 sliding, and descending by half steps
"Za"- 13531, legato and ascending by half steps
Tuning exercise- Bass- Do, Ten- Sol, Alto- Mi, Sop- Do
The intent is to keep it in tune for several seconds (students breathe when necessary and come back in)
Singing:
Sopranos: "Sim Shalom" all- work weak parts
Worksheet:
Students not participating in the sectional will complete an in-class assignment.
Wed:
Announce/Remind:
Tenor/Bass sectional today. Alto tomorrow.
Friday, student showcase.
Solo/Ens!!!!!
Warm-Ups:
"Zu" - 543231, descending by half-steps
"Za" - 154321, ascending by half-steps
Tuning exercise- moving by half steps as a group (unison/octaves)
Singing:
Tenor/Bass: "Sim Shalom" work all parts
Worksheet:
Sopranos who did not do worksheet yesterday will complete today.
If the worksheet is complete, the students may have a study hall
Thurs:
Announce/Remind:
Same as Tues/Wed
Seasons of Love solo announcement
Warm-Ups:
"Ha"- 151, staccato, descending by half-steps
"La" - 13531, legato, ascending by half-steps
Tuning exercise: Build a chord, hold it, and move to another chord (V, I).
Singing:
Alto sectional: "Sim Shalom" all parts
Rest of class uses time as a study hall
Fri:
Announce/Remind:
Student showcase today
Warm-Ups:
"ABC's" - 12345432,12345432,12345432,151 -descending by half steps
"I Love You"- 1 54321- ascending by half steps
All scales and triads one after another- M, nat m, harm m, mal m; M,m, +, o
Singing:
Sing all repertoire
"Edelweiss"
"All That Jazz"
"Sim Shalom"
"Seasons"- w/ solo
Student Showcase
Monday, February 13, 2012
2/13 - 2/17
Mon:
Announcements/Reminders:
Solo and Ensemble contest March 3rd- students need accompanists by the end of the week. Students need to sing for me at least once before the contest, and begin practicing with their accompanists- A LOT.
Our accompanist will be here tomorrow to work through our songs.
Singing test Thursday in two parts.
Friday will be solo tryouts.
Solfege:
Students ID note letter names and their corresponding solfege for a 5-chord four-part progression
Warm-Ups:
There will be a crescendo/decrescendo exercise on the board.
"Zu" - 54321 moving downward by half-steps
"Za" - 154321 moving upward by half-steps
Singing:
"Seasons of Love" (all)- checking parts
"All That Jazz" (all) - checking parts (if time)
Tues:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Monday
Warm-Ups:
Tuning exercise- Using the Major triad, each section will work on tuning to each other and keeping a constant pitch
"Zu" - 13531 - moving downward by half-step
"Za" - 151
Singing:
"Edelweiss" - work parts
"All That Jazz" - work parts
"Seasons of Love" - work parts
"Sim Shalom" (if time)
Wed:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Monday and Tuesday
Warm-Ups:
Tuning exercise - High Voices will sing half steps and whole steps (D R D T D) while Lows evaluate, then parts will switch.
"Zu" - 531 - moving downward by half-steps and adding a decrescendo on each key
"Za" - 135- moving upward by half-steps and adding a crescendo to each key.
Singing:
"Edelweiss"- Add expression
"All That Jazz" - Add expression
Thurs:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Mon-Wed
Warm-Ups:
Improvisation exercise in sections- sing "Seasons of Love " melody from mm 5-6, then teacher adds optional embellishments, which the students can add.
Singing Test:
Two on a part testing pitch, rhythm, words, tuning, and volume for "Seasons of Love" or "All That Jazz"
Fri:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Monday
Solo Tryouts:
Students will sing the male/female solos, then do some improvisation over the choir parts.
Announcements/Reminders:
Solo and Ensemble contest March 3rd- students need accompanists by the end of the week. Students need to sing for me at least once before the contest, and begin practicing with their accompanists- A LOT.
Our accompanist will be here tomorrow to work through our songs.
Singing test Thursday in two parts.
Friday will be solo tryouts.
Solfege:
Students ID note letter names and their corresponding solfege for a 5-chord four-part progression
Warm-Ups:
There will be a crescendo/decrescendo exercise on the board.
"Zu" - 54321 moving downward by half-steps
"Za" - 154321 moving upward by half-steps
Singing:
"Seasons of Love" (all)- checking parts
"All That Jazz" (all) - checking parts (if time)
Tues:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Monday
Warm-Ups:
Tuning exercise- Using the Major triad, each section will work on tuning to each other and keeping a constant pitch
"Zu" - 13531 - moving downward by half-step
"Za" - 151
Singing:
"Edelweiss" - work parts
"All That Jazz" - work parts
"Seasons of Love" - work parts
"Sim Shalom" (if time)
Wed:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Monday and Tuesday
Warm-Ups:
Tuning exercise - High Voices will sing half steps and whole steps (D R D T D) while Lows evaluate, then parts will switch.
"Zu" - 531 - moving downward by half-steps and adding a decrescendo on each key
"Za" - 135- moving upward by half-steps and adding a crescendo to each key.
Singing:
"Edelweiss"- Add expression
"All That Jazz" - Add expression
Thurs:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Mon-Wed
Warm-Ups:
Improvisation exercise in sections- sing "Seasons of Love " melody from mm 5-6, then teacher adds optional embellishments, which the students can add.
Singing Test:
Two on a part testing pitch, rhythm, words, tuning, and volume for "Seasons of Love" or "All That Jazz"
Fri:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Monday
Solo Tryouts:
Students will sing the male/female solos, then do some improvisation over the choir parts.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
2/6 - 2/10
Mon:
Announcements/Reminders:
Solo and Ensemble contest in less than 1 month away! I need to hear everyone at least once before the actual contest date, so sign-up by the door or come in during 6th hour.
There will be an all-afternoon rehearsal on March 15th (the Thursday before our Spring Concert). I will send out anticipated absence forms as the date gets closer.
There will be a student showcase this Friday during the last 15 minutes of class for anyone interested. Sign-up by the door.
Sight-reading:
There will be a two-measure melody on the board written in C major in 4/4 time. The students will sing it at first sight using our counting method and solfege.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu" sliding from Sol to Do and descending by half-steps.
"Za" sliding from Do to Sol and back, ascending by half-steps.
These are done to lubricate the students' voices, help tune their ears to the correct pitches, and expand their vocal ranges.
Singing:
"All That Jazz" all
"Edelweiss" last 2 pages, if time.
Tues:
Announcements/Reminders:
same as Monday
Sight-Singing:
There will be a two-measure melody on the board written in G major/minor in 4/4 time. The students will sing it at first sight using our counting method and solfege.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu"- on Sol Fa Mi Re Do descending by half-steps
"Za" - of Do Re Mi Fa Sol (staccato) Sol (staccato) Sol (staccato) Fa Mi Re Do ascending by half steps
"Ah" - sliding from Do to Sol, ascending by half steps
These will lubricate the students' voices, expand their range, help them tune their ears to singing the correct pitches, and understand the difference between staccato and legato.
Singing:
"All That Jazz" all, adding "playfulness" and interpretation of lyrics.
"Seasons of Love" introduce and learn first three pages.
Wed
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Mon/Tues
Sight-Singing:
There will be a four-measure melody on the board written in F major in 4/4 time. The students will sing it at first sight using our counting method and solfege.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu" sliding from Do to Sol and back descending by half-steps
"Za" on -Sol Fa Mi Re Do ascending by half-steps
These will lubricate the students' voices, expand their range, and help them tune their ears to singing the correct pitches.
Singing:
"Seasons of Love" mm 33-44
Class discussion: plot of the story and when this is sung (two times), and what this song means.
Thurs:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Monday
Solfege/Sight-Singing:
Major scale in rounds (2 pt, the 3 if able)
There will be a 4-measure melody from "Seasons of Love" (alto part from mm 37-40) on the board for students to sight-sing.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu"- on Sol Mi Do descending by half-steps
"I Lo-o-o-ove You"- on Do Sol Fa Mi Re Do ascending by half steps
"Za" - on Do Fa Mi Re Do ascending by half-steps
These will lubricate the students' voices, expand their range, and help them tune their ears to singing the correct pitches.
Singing:
"Seasons of Love" finish
"Sim Shalom" work parts for entire piece
Announcements/Reminders:
Solo and Ensemble contest in less than 1 month away! I need to hear everyone at least once before the actual contest date, so sign-up by the door or come in during 6th hour.
There will be an all-afternoon rehearsal on March 15th (the Thursday before our Spring Concert). I will send out anticipated absence forms as the date gets closer.
There will be a student showcase this Friday during the last 15 minutes of class for anyone interested. Sign-up by the door.
Sight-reading:
There will be a two-measure melody on the board written in C major in 4/4 time. The students will sing it at first sight using our counting method and solfege.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu" sliding from Sol to Do and descending by half-steps.
"Za" sliding from Do to Sol and back, ascending by half-steps.
These are done to lubricate the students' voices, help tune their ears to the correct pitches, and expand their vocal ranges.
Singing:
"All That Jazz" all
"Edelweiss" last 2 pages, if time.
Tues:
Announcements/Reminders:
same as Monday
Sight-Singing:
There will be a two-measure melody on the board written in G major/minor in 4/4 time. The students will sing it at first sight using our counting method and solfege.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu"- on Sol Fa Mi Re Do descending by half-steps
"Za" - of Do Re Mi Fa Sol (staccato) Sol (staccato) Sol (staccato) Fa Mi Re Do ascending by half steps
"Ah" - sliding from Do to Sol, ascending by half steps
These will lubricate the students' voices, expand their range, help them tune their ears to singing the correct pitches, and understand the difference between staccato and legato.
Singing:
"All That Jazz" all, adding "playfulness" and interpretation of lyrics.
"Seasons of Love" introduce and learn first three pages.
Wed
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Mon/Tues
Sight-Singing:
There will be a four-measure melody on the board written in F major in 4/4 time. The students will sing it at first sight using our counting method and solfege.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu" sliding from Do to Sol and back descending by half-steps
"Za" on -Sol Fa Mi Re Do ascending by half-steps
These will lubricate the students' voices, expand their range, and help them tune their ears to singing the correct pitches.
Singing:
"Seasons of Love" mm 33-44
Class discussion: plot of the story and when this is sung (two times), and what this song means.
Thurs:
Announcements/Reminders:
Same as Monday
Solfege/Sight-Singing:
Major scale in rounds (2 pt, the 3 if able)
There will be a 4-measure melody from "Seasons of Love" (alto part from mm 37-40) on the board for students to sight-sing.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu"- on Sol Mi Do descending by half-steps
"I Lo-o-o-ove You"- on Do Sol Fa Mi Re Do ascending by half steps
"Za" - on Do Fa Mi Re Do ascending by half-steps
These will lubricate the students' voices, expand their range, and help them tune their ears to singing the correct pitches.
Singing:
"Seasons of Love" finish
"Sim Shalom" work parts for entire piece
Fri:
Announcements/Reminders:
Student Showcase today last 15 minutes of the period
Solfege:
Major scale in 3 and 4 pt rounds, the Major scale in 3rds.
Warm-Ups:
"Zu"- on Sol Fa Mi Re Do descending by half-steps
"Za"- on Dol Re Mi Fa Sol ascending by half-steps
These will lubricate the students' voices, expand their range, and help them tune their ears to singing the correct pitches.
Singing:
Seasons of Love" all, adding dynamics and interpretation.
Student Showcase:
Last 15 minutes of the period
Singing:
Seasons of Love" all, adding dynamics and interpretation.
Student Showcase:
Last 15 minutes of the period
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