3. Locate, describe and demonstrate use of the following in Draw a connection between breath breathing control and vowel sound or phrase Interdisciplinary Connection: a. the diaphragm length. Physiology of Human Voice b. abdominal muscles Perform breathing exercises as a c. intercostal muscles class d. rib cage/sternum Use competition On Demand Demonstrations D. Diction The student will: Vocal Exam Rubric Resource: Pronunciation Guide for 1. Demonstrate correct articulation with the consonant r (omit, Choral Literature (MENC Discuss how diction effects tempo, flip, trill) Publication) expression, phrasing 2. Use articulators to properly produce the following initial and Chart out sounds in different final consonants languages MCS Adopted Textbook: a. both lips--m, p b. bottom lip and top teeth--v, f Discuss how vowel placement Experiencing Choral Music c. teeth and tongue--t, d, l , n effects blend 3. Demonstrate understanding of classification and proper production of the following vowels: a. bright--ee, eh b. dark--oh, oo c. neutral--ah d. schwa II. Expression The students will demonstrate A. Dynamics Ensemble Performance Event MCS Adopted Textbook: 1. ppp through fff Experiencing Choral Music: Teacher Discuss terraced versus 2. full ensemble crescendo and decrescendo Resource Kit crescendo/decrescendo 3. effective blend and balance of all vocal parts Create Timeline for development of symbols Discuss how gesture relates to dynamics – follow as a class. Formative, Structured Product The student will demonstrate: B. Tempo Performance Event MCS Adopted Textbook: 1. ability to sing effectively in various tempi Experiencing Choral Music: Teacher Teacher Observation 2. effective use of rubato with or without conductor Resource Kit Discuss BPM
3. Locate, describe and demonstrate use of the following in breathing a. the diaphragm b. abdominal muscles c. intercostal muscles d. rib cage/sternum Draw a connection between breath control and vowel sound or phrase length. Perform breathing exercises as a class Use competition On Demand Demonstrations Interdisciplinary Connection: Physiology of Human Voice D. Diction The student will: 1. Demonstrate correct articulation with the consonant r (omit, flip, trill) 2. Use articulators to properly produce the following initial and final consonants a. both lips--m, p b. bottom lip and top teeth--v, f c. teeth and tongue--t, d, l , n 3. Demonstrate understanding of classification and proper production of the following vowels: a. bright--ee, eh b. dark--oh, oo c. neutral--ah d. schwa Vocal Exam Rubric Discuss how diction effects tempo, expression, phrasing Chart out sounds in different languages Discuss how vowel placement effects blend Resource: Pronunciation Guide for Choral Literature (MENC Publication) MCS Adopted Textbook: Experiencing Choral Music II. Expression A. Dynamics The students will demonstrate 1. ppp through fff 2. full ensemble crescendo and decrescendo 3. effective blend and balance of all vocal parts Ensemble Performance Event Discuss terraced versus crescendo/decrescendo Create Timeline for development of symbols Discuss how gesture relates to dynamics – follow as a class. Formative, Structured Product MCS Adopted Textbook: Experiencing Choral Music: Teacher Resource Kit B. Tempo The student will demonstrate: 1. ability to sing effectively in various tempi 2. effective use of rubato with or without conductor Performance Event Teacher Observation Discuss BPM MCS Adopted Textbook: Experiencing Choral Music: Teacher Resource Kit
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