Acappella

Priority Standards

MU:Pr6.1.Ib: Demonstrate technical accuracy and expressive qualities, as well as an understanding of expressive intent, in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of music representing diverse cultures, styles, and genres.

MU:Pr4.1.IIb: Document, demonstrate, and analyze, using music reading skills, how compositional devices of musical works may impact and inform prepared and improvised performances.

MU:Pr5.1.IIa: Develop and apply criteria to critique individual and small-group performances of a varied repertoire of music, create rehearsal strategies to address performance challenges, and refine the performances.

MU:Pr6.1.IIIa: Demonstrate understanding of the technical demands and an understanding of expressive qualities and intent of the music in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire representing diverse cultures, styles, genres, and historical periods in multiple types of ensembles.

MU:Re9.1.II: Evaluate works and performances based on research, as well as personally and collaboratively developed criteria, including analysis and interpretation of the structure and the context.

Grading

It is our belief that every student is capable of achieving high levels of success in vocal music. Accordingly all students are expected to complete all activities and assignments. The following list represents a proposed sampling of assignments, projects, tasks, and other assessments that may change with notice:

GRADING SCALE

2250-2500 = A

2000-2250 = B

1750-1999 = C

1500-1749 = D

-1499 = F

SEMESTER 1

2500 points possible as follows:

-Rehearsal Strategies 900 points total

-Concert: Fall Choral Concert 200 points

-Performance Tests (Singing/Conducting) 200 points total

-Star Spangled Banner Performance 100 points

-Choir Journals 100 points total

-Two (2) Concert Reflection Essays 100 points each

-Concert: “Winter” Choral Concert 200 points

-December Performance Tour 100 points

-Written tests (theory, musicology, etc.) 500 points total

SEMESTER 2

2500 points possible as follows:

-Rehearsal Strategies 900 points total

-Concert: Pops Concert 200 points

-Comprehensive Singing Test 100 points

-Performance Tests 100 points total

-Choir Journals 100 points total

-Concert Reflection Essay 50 points each

-Concert: Awards Night 200 points

-Graduation Performance 100 points

-IHSA Organizational Contest 100 points

(these points will convert to test/performance if the ensemble does not participate in IHSA)

-Written tests (theory, musicology, etc.) 500 points total

Potential Alternative Credit Opportunities

-Private Instruction

-Additional Sectional Rehearsal

-ILMEA Auditions/Dist. VIII Festival

-ILMEA All-State Conference/Festival

-Church/Community Choir Participation