General Music - FGC Week 5

Repeats
Welcome back to General Music with Mr. Lowery!

● Review our last lesson

○ Barlines, Measures, Meter Signatures
○ Luciano Pavarotti, Tenor
● Barlines, Measures, Meter Signatures
● Luciano Pavarotti, Tenor
● Nessun Dorma, aria from Turandot
Rhythm - Review
Two specific words we are talked about last week...

Pulse

Tempo
 Choir
Ladue Schools
Choir History
Notation/Development

● Medieval Chant in the 9th Century AD

● Renaissance (1200-1600) Palestrina
● Baroque (1600-1750) Bach
● Classical (1750-1825) Mozart
● Romantic (1825-1900) Beethoven
● 20th Century - Many sub-categories
Medieval Notation, Chant
Renaissance Notation, Palestrina
Baroque Notation, Bach
Current Digital Notation, Mozart
Choir Voice Parts
● Soprano
● Alto
● Tenor
● Bass

Abbreviated SATB, other variations

Fifth Grade
● Soprano
● Alto
● Part 1
● Part 2
Abbreviated SA, or 2-part
Choirs
There are many different types of choirs. Usually determined by what voice types and style of music.

A cappella - without any instrumental accompanient

Accompanied - piano, small ensembles, orchestra

Some Examples
● Boychoirs
● Treble Choirs
● Concert Choirs
● Gospel Choirs
● Church Choirs
● Symphony Choirs
● Small Ensembles
Choirs can sing many styles and genres of music.

You can look up some on your own and find what type you like the most!
Here are some videos of different types of choirs - Enjoy!
Summary
Choirs started in the 9th Century, progressed to many types over the years.

FGC Choir: Treble Choir, 2 part or SA

Family of Voices usually found in choir: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass

Types of Choirs: Church, Concert, Community, Symphony, Gospel, Children’s

Feel free to print the coloring sheet on the next page or draw your own choir!

Go to our Google Classroom and take the short Quiz!