Chorus Goals

I.                    Learn correct vocal production.

II.                  Learn how to sing in an ensemble (rehearsal skills, musical discipline, the ability to sing harmony against a melody, etc.).

III.                Find personal connections and interest in the repertoire.

IV.              Sight read - - - Using notes on a staff, sing music without hearing it ever played for you.

V.                Create a portfolio that documents your growth and learning.

VI.              COMPOSE & Improvise - - - Feel secure and successful making your own music.

VII.            Make music enjoyable and meaningful!

Simple Grading Formula

30% In-class activities

ü      Journal questions

ü      Worksheets

ü      Short compositions

ü      Sight reading

40% Portfolio work

ü      Vocal assignments recorded on the computer

ü      Longer-term composition assignments

ü      End-of-quarter self-evaluations

ü     Concert self-evaluations

30% Concert Attendance