Choraliers

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:Pr4.1.IIa: Develop and apply criteria to select a varied repertoire to study and perform based on an understanding of theoretical and structural characteristics and expressive challenges in the music, the technical skill of the individual or ensemble, and the purpose and context of the performance.

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

DA: Pr5.1.Ic: Collaborate with peers to establish and implement a rehearsal plan to meet performance goals. Use a variety of strategies to analyze and evaluate performances of self and others (for example, use video recordings of practice to analyze the difference between the way movements look and how they feel to match performance with visual affect). Articulate performance goals and justify reasons for selecting particular practice strategies.

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 50 points

-Star Spangled Banner performance 50 points

-Narration Project 100 points

-Red Ribbon Tour 100 points

-Concert: “Winter” Choral Concert 200 points

-Hometown Christmas Performance 50 points

-Winter “Holiday” Tour 250 points total

-Choreography Project 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

-Other Performance Tests 300 points total

(NOTE: One or more performance tests may be replaced with community performances)

-Solo/Ensemble Presentation 200 points

-Concert: Awards Night 200 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