Freshman Chorus

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.Ib: Demonstrate or analyze, using music reading skills, how compositional devices of musical works impact and inform prepared or improvised performances.

MU:Pr5.1.Ia: Develop 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.Ia: 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:Re9.1.I: Evaluate works and performances based on collaboratively developed criteria, including analysis 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 300 points total

-Star-Spangled Banner Performance 50 points

-Community Performance 50 points

-Choir Journals 100 points total

-Two (2) Concert Reflection Essays 100 points each

-Concert: “Winter” Choral Concert 200 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 200 points total

-IHSA Organization Performance 100 points

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

-Choir Journals 100 points total

-Two (2) Concert Reflection Essays 100 points each

-Concert: Awards Night 200 points

-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