Choir Goals and Objectives

Singing Mastery

Accuracy

To be able to sing your part accurately.

Intonation

To be able to use correct vocal technique to accurately perform in tune. (breath support, centered pitch, tone quality, etc.)

Interpretation

To be able to perform the music with creative expression, incorporating the musical elements we talked about in rehearsal. (dynamics, phrasing, diction, etc.)

Rehearsal Mastery

Preparation and Planning

To be prepared for class with all homework, musical scores, pencil, and water.

Active Musicianship

To take initiative and to be able to do what good musicians do without being asked. (Actively singing and participating, consistently marking the vocal score, displaying bodily disposition that communicates eagerness to learn, etc)

Musical Collaboration

To energetically collaborate as a group member (positive energy toward all people and material involved) and consistently demonstrating musical ensemble skills (balance, blend, ensemble intonation)

Sightreading Mastery

Pitch

To be able to read and sing pitches accurately.

Rhythm

To be able to read and sing rhythms accurately.

Tonal Center

To be able to read and sing with accurate intervalic relationships and to be able to stay in the same key.

Theory Mastery

Working Vocabulary

To be able to know musical vocabulary and apply each term appropriately.

Written Accuracy

To be able to write musical notation that is accurate and easy to read.

Active Understanding

To be able to demonstrate active understanding of music theory concepts by writing and performing them.

Performance Mastery

Quality Performance

To be able to contribute in creating a quality performance through poise, showmanship and musical excellence.

Team Player

To be on time, prepared, problem solving, and to demonstrate self control in order to make the best possible experience for all involved.

Concert Etiquette

To demonstrate appropriate audience behavior throughout the entire concert (listening attentively, etc.). To offer positive feedback to other performers before, during and after the concert.