LEQ:  How can vocal tone/technique and music literacy improve performance skills when singing?
Lesson Activity/Assignment

• How can I use the five primary vowels for singers to improve my tone?

Vocabulary: Tone, Resonance, Focus, Placement, Diction, Vowel, Consonant

Rehearsal Routine:
Warm Up ,Stretch,Sight Read, Music Literature

1st Period  & 7th Period
Work on finding correct vocal placement for better tone, Work on new song, begin working on notes on Bass Clef and Grand Staff

5th Period:  Vowel Placement, Intervals signing and visual identification, Harrison music for fall concert and all state prep


MU.68.C.1.1
Develop strategies for listening to unfamiliar musical works.
MU.68.C.2.2
Critique, using correct music vocabulary, changes in one's own or others' musical performance resulting from practice or rehearsal.
MU.68.S.3.1
Sing and/or play age-appropriate repertoire expressively.
MU.68.S.3.2
Demonstrate proper vocal or instrumental technique.

UEQ/LEQ:  What influences a characteristic sound?
Lesson Activity/Assignment:
Rehearsal Procedure:

• Stretch, vocal warm-ups, and review posture
• Sight reading

• All County audition process

1st Period

1. Practice All County audition music
2. Proper posture
3. Define and identify qualities of characteristic sound

5th Period

1. Practice All County audition music
2. Pre-test for All State Chorus
3. All County Auditions
4. Music Literature

7th Period

1. Practice All County audition music
2. Read treble clef notes
3. Proper posture
4. Define and identify qualities of characteristic sound

Homework

• Complete assignment by 8/31/2015 on Edmodo on Summer Reading Assignment
• Practice note name link on Edmodo
• All County Music in in Chorus Folders on Edmodo- Practice your music and if you still need to register the group code is: 7jujku
  
• All State Chorus Prep help is available 8/23 until 3:30p.m. if needed  You must have transportation on time or please do not plan on attending

UEQ/LEQ:  What influences a characteristic sound?
Lesson Activity/Assignment:
Rehearsal Procedure:

• Stretch, vocal warm-ups, and review posture
• Sight reading

• All County audition process

1st Period

1. Practice All County audition process- LIVE auditions are on 9/8 @ Haines City High School
2. Read treble clef notes
3. Proper posture
4. Define and identify qualities of characteristic sound

5th Period

1. Practice All County audition process-LIVE auditions are on 9/8 @ Haines City High School
2. Pre-test for All State Chorus
3. Music Literature

7th Period

1. Practice All County audition process-LIVE auditions are on 9/8 @ Haines City High School
2. Read treble clef notes
3. Proper posture
4. Define and identify qualities of characteristic sound

Homework

• Complete registration on Edmodo  Group Code is 7jujku
• Practice note name link on Edmodo
• ​All T-Shirt Orders are due by Wednesday, August 17, 2016

MYP Global Context

• Knowing & understanding
• Developing skills

Standards

• MU.68.S.2.1 - Perform music from memory to demonstrate knowledge of the musical structure
• MU.68.S.3.1 - Play age appropriate repertoire expressively
• MU.68.S.3.2 - Demonstrate proper vocal technique
• MU.68.S.3.6 - Develop and demonstrate efficient rehearsal strategies to apply skills and techniques

Chorus Supply List 2016-2017
Welcome to Chorus!  Here’s a list of what you will purchase outside of class and then there are some items that you will need to purchase in class and the information is listed below. 
Please make sure you have all class supplies by Wednesday, August 17, 2016.
Students will need:
·         Folder (3 ring 1 inch binders are easier but not required)
·         Pencil & pencil holder that you keep in your folder (must keep with music not in backpack)
·         Dividers
·         Page Protectors
·         Pencil to keep in your binder (must be there every day not in backpack)
·         Formal Concert Uniform
·         Music Spirit Shirt
Concert Uniform Required Formal Concert Attire (purchased in early September)
Students will be measured in a couple of weeks for their tux or dress.  If you want a consignment dress, then you need to check with the LCMA consignment shop.  This attire is required for all competitions and performances.  Otherwise, you must purchase concert attire thru the music department
Spirit Shirt Orders
Order forms are going home the first day of school.  These shirts are required and can be worn on spirit day and on music field trips.  Parents are also welcome to purchase a shirt.  T-shirt orders are due by Wednesday, August 17, 2016.  Cost is $11.00.
 
Concert Dates are: December 13, 2016 and May 11, 2017 and are required performances

Stay Connected with the Music Department for 2016-2017!
Here are some easy ways to stay connected with Mrs. Baker’s class. Much of the information that you need is posted on our website: www.lcmamusic.com  there is a designated page for each class and handouts and links to other sites/ forms that are used are posted on the resources page or there is a quick link at the bottom of each page.
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​Another resource that we use for assignments is Edmodo.  You may join our group by clicking the link below.
https://www.edmodo.com/home#/join/h63we6 

 Each student/parent should register for updates either via text or email for important information.  Please register with your name.  Ie: John Doe Here is the information to register on www.remind.com
1st Period Beginning Chorus                                        https://www.remind.com/join/lcma1617
Text:  81010                                        Message:  @lcma1617
Email: lcma1617@mail.remind.com
5th Period Advanced Chorus                                        https://www.remind.com/join/lcmaadvc
                Text:  81010                                        Message: @lcmaadvc
                Email:  lcmaadvc@mail.remind.com       
7th Period Mixed Chorus                                               https://www.remind.com/join/lcma2161
                Text: 81010                                         Message: @lcma2161
                Email:  lcma2161@mail.remind.com
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