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Grade 9 Choir Nov 26
Grade 9 Choir Nov 26
Grade 9 Choir Nov 26
Interpretive Skills
2. identify and perform phrases, achieving musical sensitivity through stylistic practices:
demonstrating the function of onomatopoeia, dynamics and varied articulation as devices in word
colouring
using nuance and facial expression as aids to storytelling and picture painting in songs
developing intensity; e.g., tension and release
adding flexibility of tempo; i.e., rallentando, rubato, accelerando
adding dynamic contrast to repeated phrases or figures and extended passages or selections
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Recognize patterns in the circle of fifths
2. Perform music using stylistic choices based on text
ASSESSMENTS
Formative: Questioning
Entrance slip
Listening
LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Alberta Program of Studies: Choral Music Choir binders
Piano
Smartboard
PROCEDURE
1
Prior to lesson Pull up needed slides,
Write quiz questions
Introduction Time
Attention Grabber have class grab binders,
hand out cards. Tell students to put their name on and 2 measures
10 min.
notated by 3 bar lines (draw example on the board)
administer quiz
Expectations for Students will raise hands to ask question.
Learning and Behavior No phones out during vocalizing/theory work
Advance
N/A
Organizer/Agenda
Transition to Body Discuss the question of the day with students.
5 min.
Hand out staff paper to students
Body Time
Learning Activity #1 Theory Basics continued
Two-minute theory on circle of fifths
15 min.
Review what was talked about in the movie
Discuss key signatures
Teacher Notes: Assessments/
Differentiation
Learning Activity #2 Warm up
Stretch, massage train
Sigh-HIGH SPACIOUS-RESONATE
Hum and chew. Key points- Make space, keep the sound high and 20 min
forward-HAND ON FOREHEAD
Hng-ahhh-work on sound in the palate -5-4-3-2-1
Doo-bie-doo 1-3-2-4-3-5-4-6-5-7-6-8-7-1-8
Learning Activity 3 Music
Begin with the Hanukkah song
Work text, cutoffs, keeping the sound bouncy and legato
Remind students to look up more when they get the chance
35
Work Sing We Now- work backwards on parts into where we
know the song, attempt to run and give notes where needed.
Finish with Lullaby begin work on phrasing, dynamics and tuning.
Closure Time
Consolidation of Review how to make good sound as a choral singer, ask questions about
Learning: proper vs. improper technique 5 min.
Have students put away binders