How can we improve the intonation and tone of the chorus?
Vocabulary:  Unison, Harmony, Melody
Rehearsal Routine:
​Rhythm Canon Routine
Warm Up New one of Month Ghost of John
Sight Sing
Music Rehearsal
1st Period will begin working on Time Signature Identification
My Favorite Things- complete quizzes Monday, Far From Home
5th Period
Review for Interval Exam- aural skills
Complete Singing Quiz Monday
Music for Fall Concert Gloria & Riversong
Sight Sing
7th Period 
Work on The Moon, Yo Vivo Cantando, Stand  By Me
time signature identification and rhythm drills
Music for Hispanic Heritage Festival
Weekly Reminders

• Walk the Wire Fundraiser Kick Off is Monday! Why music matters
• First Collection is October 11th!
• Tuesday afterschool practice for All State Students until 3:30p.m.
• Wednesday is an Early Release Day
• Field Trip Forms for Musical due no later than 10/4/18

What steps do I use to begin learning to sight read?
​Warm Up,
Stretch
Sight Sing with Solfedge
1st AND 7TH Period
Review for Grand Staff test on Wednesday
Rhythm & Solfedge Worksheet Completion & Performance this week
Test in Small Groups on My Favorite Things ( 1st)
Test in Small Groups on Yo Vivo ( 7th)

5th Period Review
Intervals and complete interval worksheet Timed Intervals worksheet each day
Ukuthula, RiverSong, Gloria and other Music for Fall Concert on 10-9
Test on Gloria 22-End on Friday this week

What steps do I use to begin learning to sight read?
Warm Up,
Stretch
Sight Sing with Solfedge
1st AND 7TH Period
Review for Grand Staff test on Wednesday
​Wall for Peace Project

5th Period
Intervals Quiz
Ukuthula, Gloria and Riversong for Fall Concert on 10-9
Permission Slips are due Friday for fall concert!
Friday is the International Day of Peace!  We will be streaming Ukuthula on the LCMA Facebook page at 11:15a.m. on Friday, September 21st.  Tell your family to watch
Reminders 
Monday: No School
Tuesday: All State at Lake Region HS report time is 4:30p.m. and the test begins at 5:00p.m.
Thursday- Test on Intervals
Friday: Live Stream Performance of Ukuthula on Facebook Page

How can I use the five primary vowels for singers to improve my tone?
Vocabulary:  Tone, Resonance, Focus, Placement, Diction, Vowel, Consonants

Rehearsal Routine:
Warm Up 
Stretch
Sight Read
Music Literature
1st Period   
Work on finding correct vocal placement for better tone, Work on new song, begin working on notes on Bass Clef and Grand Staff Continue working on time signatures and rhythm counting
7th Period
Vowel Placement, Intervals signing and visual identification, music for Hispanic Festival concert on 10/26

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

Weekly Reminders:
Monday, September 10  Final All State Chorus Prep Session before Test #1 which is on Tuesday, September 18th. WE will finish at 3:30p.m. Reviewing. Music Prep rehearsals for those that make it past round 1 will begin September 19th ( you need your music for all state and I have practice tracks for you.)
Tuesday, September 11th: 9-11 Performance for 5th period students.  Those students should wear their chorus t-shirt and jeans or uniform bottoms.  We will perform between 11:15- 11:53.  
Wednesday, September 12th is Early Release Day
Thursday, September 13th All Formal Concert Uniform Orders should be placed by today! If there are any problems please speak with Mrs. Baker
Friday, September 14th is Interim Day/ Spirit Day