Daniel Wynkoop
Choral Music Music Theory 2
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Choral Music Curriculum:
The choirs at South Meck strive to improve musicianship of the group and the individual through study of music literacy, musical performance, and becoming and ensemble. Differing levels are described below
BEGINNING / INTERMEDIATE LEVEL ENSEMBLES
The Men’s Ensemble and The Women’s Ensemble are non auditioned choruses of beginning and intermediate singers. The students learn music literacy using an aural/oral/kinesthetic based strategies including Solfege, Takadimi, and Kodaly/Dalcroze methodologies. Primarily for developing musicians, these courses are populated primarily by freshman and sophomores, but can include the occasional junior or senior. Upper level students (Juniors and Seniors) are encouraged to participate in one of the Proficient or Advanced ensembles.
HONORS CREDIT ENSEMBLES - Classes that receive honors credit demand a higher commitment from the student in regards to classwork, effort, assessment, and performances. Attendance is mandatory for all concerts, midterm examinations, and final examinations.
PROFICIENT LEVEL
The Concert Choir -The concert choir is a Mixed (gender) ensemble of primarily juniors and seniors. Sophomores may enroll upon successful completion of a beginning/intermediate ensemble at South Meck, completion of a similar ensemble from a transfer school, or by audition with Mr. Wynkoop. Music literacy is a focus of the course through study and performance of choral repertoire.
ADVANCED LEVEL
Mixed Chamber Ensemble - Mixed Chamber Ensemble is an auditioned ensemble of 30-40 singers that perform a large quantity of repertoire for a rigorous performance schedule. Membership in this choir demands the highest commitment and desire for excellence.
Music Theory 2 - This is an honors level music theory class . Elements of music theory will be learned along with aural skills, sight singing, and composition. Chromebooks, headphones, and staff paper are required for the class. You can print staff paper at www.blanksheetmusic.net, or you can purchase a book from Amazon.
About me
A native of Pennsylvania, Daniel Wynkoop has directed choirs in Pennsylvania and North Carolina for over 26 years. He has taught music at the primary and secondary levels and since 2014 has been the Choral Director at South Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC. At South, Mr. Wynkoop directs five choirs and teaches Music Theory.
Mr. Wynkoop leads worship and directs music at First Baptist Church in Gastonia, directing adult, youth, children's, and handbell choirs and since 2001 has served as the Artistic Director of the Gaston Choral Society, a community choir in Gastonia.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Music Education from Penn State University, and a Master of Science degree in Choral Music Education from Florida State University.
In his spare time, Mr. Wynkoop enjoys fishing, the outdoors, and spending time with his wife Heather, his two daughters Grace and Rebekah, and his dog, Dixie.
Resources
The following are sites that students will use for virtual and "in-person" school settings
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