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Lesson Plan
Week of August 8, 2011
Grade Level: Secondary Subject: Choir Prepared By: E. Cobbins
Overview & Purpose The course work for music theory, vocal technique, sight-reading, solo and choral Education Standards Addressed
repertoire, and music appreciation run simultaneously.
MUSIC FUNDAMENTALS/MUSIC THEORY Benchmark 1 Recognize and imitate simple melodies
Master Theory is a six-part series that begins with the basics and progresses through advanced harmony
and rhythmic patterns using voice,
and arranging. Each book is complete text and workbook in itself containing 30 short lessons and
assignments. Most work can be completed outside band rehearsals at the student's own pace. Review and musical instruments, or other sound
grading can be done in less than 5 minutes of class time. This combination of home study plus just a few sources (3)
minutes of rehearsal time for theory will produce amazing results in a very short time. Recognize and perform melodic and
rhythmic patterns using voice, musical
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instruments, or other sound sources, both
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Keyboard basics, Major scales, Octaves, Treble, bass & grand staff, and Whole & half steps. Music Ace II is Benchmark 2 Recognize basic notational symbols
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VOCAL TECHNIQUE vocabulary that convey precise musical
Lutgen Vocalises are designed specifically for improving voices. The exercises are recorded in 3 musical meanings (2, 3, 4)
keys so the vocalist can strengthen the voice and still develop their lower vocal range. There are a total of
20 exercises. Includes sheet music in one key range, instruction and a training practice log to help stay
focused.
SIGHT-READING
Patterns of Sound uses excellent voice leading, careful sequencing and musically interesting exercises that
can be combined to strengthen part singing, pitch relationships and to develop rhythmic independence.
Volume 1 starts from square one, assuming no previous training, with exercises that are so carefully
sequenced that the students are quickly singing four-measure phrases and eight measure songs in two
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The Choral Approach to Sight-Singing is by Emily Crocker and Joyce Eilers. Here is an exciting easy-to-
use sight-singing method for middle school/jr. high choirs that starts from square one, assuming no previous
training. It is presented in a logical, sequenced order, with harmonically combinable exercises to develop
rhythmic and melodic independence. The collection offers a variety of a cappella and accompanied songs
for 3-Part Mixed voices in two sequenced volumes. Volumes I and II are available in Teacher's Edition and
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REPERTOIRE (Beginning Choir-SA, Concert Choir-SAB, and A cappella Choir-SATB; Beginning and
Advanced Girls Combination Choir - SSA)
Somewhere in My Memory (arr. Terre McPheeters), Ding Dong! Merrily on High/He Is Born! (arr. Anna
Laura Page),
SSA – This is the Day (Gerald Smith),
SAB – Agnus Dei (TBA), It’s a Good Thing (Winters), Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel (Emerson- required
festival selection info), O Holy Night (arr. Mark Hayes), Hallelujah (from Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful
Celebration ( arr. Chinn)
SATB (A cappella)- Helig (Mendelssohn, All State Choir Audition Piece), Gloria from the Heiligmesse
(Haydn) April is in My Mistress Face (Morely- required festival selection info); Unity (F. Washington), Who
Would Imagine a King (arr. K. Christopher), Some Children See Him, The Star Carol, (Alfred Burt), I Want to
Be Ready (arr. Conway A. Bolt, Jr), Close to You (Bacharach)

Advanced Choir Beginning Choir
Objectives The students will define music theory. Students Materials Needed
The students will define music theory. Students determine the usefulness in understanding music
(Specify skills/information that will be
determine the usefulness in understanding music theory concepts. Students identify basic music
 Paper
learned.)
theory concepts. Students identify basic music concepts.  Pencil
concepts.  Three Ringed Black
The students define vocalize. The students Binder
The students define vocalize. The students determine the usefulness in development good
determine the usefulness in development good vocal technique. The students define
vocal technique. The students identify the solfiege solemnization.
system
The students define sight-reading. Students
The students define sight-reading. Students determine the usefulness in knowing how to read
determine the usefulness in knowing how to read music.
music.
The students listen to examples of choral
The students listen to examples of choral repertoire.
repertoire.
.
Information I. Wednesday: Choir Orientation I. Wednesday: Choir Orientation
(Give and/or demonstrate necessary A. Seating Chart A. Seating Chart
information) B. Important Information B. Important Information
1. Course Syllabus 1. Course Syllabus
2. Important Date 2. Important Date
3. Class Fees and Materials 3. Class Fees and Materials
4. Class Rules 4. Class Rules
C. New Repertoire C. New Repertoire
1. Pass Out Selection 1. Pass Out Selection
2. Listening 2. Listening
II. Thursday: Orientation (Continued) II. Thursday: PowerPoint Presentation
PowerPoint Presentation A. Seating Chart
A. Seating Chart B. Important Information
B. Important Information 1. Course Syllabus
1. Course Syllabus 2. Important Date
2. Important Date 3.Class Fees and Materials
3. Class Fees and Materials 4. Class Rules
4. Class Rules C. New Repertoire
C. New Repertoire 1. Pass Out Selection
1. Pass Out Selection 2. Listening
2. Listening III. Friday: Orientation (Continued)
III. Friday: Orientation (Continued) A. Define Music Theory
A. Define Music Theory B. Define Vocal Technique/Vocalises
B. Define Vocal Technique/Vocalises D. Define Solfiege and Identify
C. Define Solfiege and Identify solemnization
solemnization 1. Video clip
1. Video clip 2. The Sound of Music
2. The Sound of Music 3.“Do-Re-Mi”
3. “Do-Re-Mi”

Verification Assessments Assessments Other Resources
(Steps to check for student A. Pre-Test A. Pre-Test (e.g. Web, books, etc.)
understanding)
B. Master Theory Tests B. Master Theory Tests
Activity Technology Centers
(Describe the independent activity to Computer
reinforce this lesson)
Video

CLICK TO SEE PERFORMANCES OF REPERTOIRE SELECTIONS

REPERTOIRE (Beginning Choir-SA, Concert Choir-SAB, and A cappella Choir-SATB; Beginning and Advanced Girls Combination Choir - SSA)
Somewhere in My Memory (arr. Terre McPheeters), Ding Dong! Merrily on High/He Is Born! (arr. Anna Laura Page),
SSA – This is the Day (Gerald Smith),
SAB – Agnus Dei (TBA), It’s a Good Thing (Winters), Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel (Emerson- required festival selection info), O Holy Night (arr. Mark Hayes), Hallelujah (from
Handel’s Messiah: A Soulful Celebration ( arr. Chinn)
SATB (A cappella)- Helig (Mendelssohn, All State Choir Audition Piece), Gloria from the Heiligmesse (Haydn) April is in My Mistress Face (Morely- required festival selection info);
Unity (F. Washington), Who Would Imagine a King (arr. K. Christopher), Some Children See Him, The Star Carol, (Alfred Burt), I Want to Be Ready (arr. Conway A. Bolt, Jr), Close to
You (Bacharach)
Praise His Holy Name-Asian Choir Singing American Gospel Music