Vocal Class 2019

Units

Listening Log Songs Here

1 Genre Exploration – Western Pop Music

  • Explore Western Pop Music and what makes it similar and different from our culture or time period
  • Teach theory and musical elements of Western Pop Music
  • Learn Western Pop Music as a class in large and small ensembles
  • 4 Chord Song
  • Culture/Genre Research Assignment/Presentation
  • Music Foundations Quiz
  • Listening Log
  • Karaoke


2 Genre Exploration – Jazz

  • Explore Jazz and what makes it similar and different from our culture or time period
  • Teach theory and musical elements of Jazz Music
  • Learn Jazz Music as a class in large and small ensembles
  • Jazz Elements Composition
  • Culture/Genre Research Assignment/Presentation
  • Music Foundations Quiz
  • Listening Log
  • Karaoke


3 Genre Exploration – African

  • Explore African Music and what makes it similar and different from our culture or time period
  • Teach theory and musical elements of African Music
  • Learn African Music as a class in large and small ensembles
  • Music Authenticity Assignment
  • Culture/Genre Research Assignment/Presentation
  • Music Foundations Quiz
  • Listening Log
  • Karaoke


4 Genre Exploration – South India

  • Explore South Indian Music and what makes it similar and different from our culture or time period
  • Teach theory and musical elements of South Indian Music
  • Learn South Indian Music as a class in large and small ensembles
  • Rhythm Teaching Tools Assignment
  • Culture/Genre Research Assignment/Presentation
  • Music Foundations Quiz
  • Listening Log
  • Karaoke


5 Cover Songs

  • Develop critical thinking skills, analyzing music critically using music experiences and knowledge to make informed judgments
  • Teach different musical choices that go into each performance of music. How to make cover songs different, and make informed and accurate musical choices.
  • Genre Transformation
  • Music Foundations Quiz
  • Listening Log
  • Karaoke


6 Technology in Music

  • Explore different software programs that help, teach, record, compose and produce music
  • Teach composition techniques and explore different ways to use harmony and melody to interact
  • Genre Transformation Recording
  • Listening Log
  • Karaoke


7 Final Evaluation

  • Written Exam and Sight Singing Test
  • Final Concert
  • 10% Task
  • 20% Performance