Blog Archives

March 27-31, 2017

3/25/2017

LEQ: How does proper diction affect the performance of and ensemble/chorus?
Vocabuary:
Resonance, Focus & Placement, Dipthong, Diction, Tall Vowels, Consonants
WeeklyReminders
Monday: Complete any missing assignment for end of 9 weeks; weekly reminders write down; worksheet; ensembles practice for silent auction
Tuesday: Work on Spring Concert Music; silent auction run-thru
Write a paragraph and list 4 ways to practice effectively after watching the TED Talk on Effective practice. Please underline each strategy and describe how it helps you practice-

https://youtu.be/f2O6mQkFiiw

Wednesday: Silent Auction students perform for class for practice for Thursday event
Thursday: Sight Reading Factory #7 is due today by 6:00p.m.; Students performing in Silent auction meet in Mrs. Baker's room by 5:00p.m.; Begins at 5:15 and should end by 6:15p.m.; Parents welcome & encouraged to attend
and wear their chorus t-shirt and jeans for the event.

Listening Clip of Folk Song Friday: https://youtu.be/buAzVkcH4YI

March 13-17, 2017

3/12/2017

LEQ: How can listening and singing concurrently help with balance and blend between voice parts?
Vocabulary:
Breath Support, Posture, Control, Intonation, Pitch Accuracy, Blend, Phrasing, unified vowels, tone color/placement

Weekly Reminders:
MPA is Tuesday March 14... you need to make sure that all concert attire is hemmed and ready to go.
Ladies wear concert black dress and closed toe black dress shoes
Men wear their concert black tux pants, black dress shirts, black socks and black dress shoes
Wear Concert attire to School; Combined Chorus Report to Mrs. Baker's room by 8:25; Advanced Chorus Report to Mrs. Baker's room by 8:30a.m. ( there will not be an announcement)
Advanced Chorus Auditions are this Week!
sign up for your advanced chorus audition and turn in application- if you are currently in advanced chorus you do not have to audition again.
Monday- Run-Thru MPA music, sight sing, final reminders
Tuesday- MPA
Wednesday-Written reflection for grade; Collect Music, Distribute New Music
Thursday- SRF # 6 is due! Do it early not late-
Friday- PTSA choice dress day; Watch Clip of Irish Music- writing activity; New Music What are typical instrumentations used in Irish Music? What do you notice about their vocal sound? youtu.be/0QdbeM2JWYE
HAVE A WONDERFUL SPRING BREAK!

March 6-10, 2017

3/4/2017

LEQ: How can listening and singing concurrently help with balance and blend between voice parts?
Vocabulary:Breath Support, Posture, Control, Intonation, Pitch Accuracy, Blend, Phrasing, unified vowels, tone color/placement

Weekly Reminders:
MPA is Tuesday, March 14th... you need to make sure that all concert attire is hemmed and ready to go before next week.
Ladies wear concert black dress and closed toe black dress shoes
Men wear their concert black tux pants, black dress shirts, black socks and black dress shoes
Monday- Small ensemble quiz on mpa music; REQUIRED MPA Rehearsal After School for 1st &7th from 3-4:15p.m. in MPA Concert Attire; Need ride by 4:15p.m.
Tuesday- Rehearsal with accompanist
Wednesday- Access rehearsal with accompanist and make improvements; Written reflection for grade
Thursday- Sight Singing Review; Accompanist is here for final MPA rehearsal
Friday- MPA music run- thru including Sight Reading!
MPA Music- Work on Festival Alleluia & Ubi Caritas for 5th Period
1st and 7th period will work on The Looking Glass River & Chantez Alleluia
Wednesday- Small Ensemble Quiz on 2nd MPA Piece 1st & 7th Period
Mrs. Lambert Visits 5th Period to assist with MPA music
Thursday- Self Assessment Form Completion due based off of performance on Wednesday with Mrs. Lambert
Friday-Music Symbol Worksheet