Madrigal Choir
1633
Updated May 2009
Month |
Standards (include state core numbers) |
Learning Activities |
Assessment |
August-Setember |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1d-e. Rehearsal techniques 1b, d. Preparation for All-State 1b. Chamber ensemble work 3a,b,c Listening and writing |
Daily warm up, vocal mental and physical preparation Group, individual and small group rehearsal Small group work Comparative listening, self anaysis |
Daily participation Self evaluation Individual, small group testing Recording Writing reflection and self assesment Peer evaluation |
October |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1d,e. Rehearsal techniques 1b, d. Preparation for All-State 1b. Chamber ensemble work 3a,b,c Listening and writing 4a. Performance protocol 4a. Self directed performance 1b, d. Commence preparation of winter literature |
Student driven critique and rehearsal All-State Area rehearsals Group and chamber group Performance and recording School concerts |
Self and group evaluative recordings All-State testing Performance evaluation |
November |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1c, e. Preparation of Winter literature 1b. Score marking 3a,b,c. Listening, evaluation |
Holiday invitational Daily rehearsal Prepare and respond to class recordings Listen to professional recorded performance Exchange performances with other schools |
Participation in class daily Recordings and written evaluations, and responses Performance participation Post concert self evaluation Observation |
December |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1ab,e, 4a,b, Performance in many settings. 3a,b,c.Evaluate 3a,b,c. Reflect |
•Performances in the community •Refinement, preparation •Recording and listening •Small group rehearsals •Self directed rehearsals |
Recordings Daily participation Performance participation Written evaluations Daily evaluations |
January |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1b,c,d,e. Festival literature 1,b,c,d,e. Solo/Ensemble projects Prepare for State Honor Choir where applicable |
Individual and class rehearsal Small group rehearsal Recording opportunities Self directed rehearsal preparation Solo project - music selected and prepared |
Self evaluation Solo project checklist Written and verbal response to recordings Educator evaluation Honor Choir testing, participation and performance |
February |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1b,c,d,e. Festival literature 1,b,c,d,e. Solo/Ensemble projects 3a,b,c. Recording and adjudication |
School solo and ensemble Individual solo project concludes Adjudication at the school level Performance and exchange within the school setting |
Self evaluation Solo project checklist Written and verbal response to recordings Educator evaluation
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March |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1b,c,d,e. Festival literature 1,b,c,d,e. Solo/Ensemble projects 3a,b,c. Recording and adjudication |
Region solo and ensemble Individual solo project concludes Adjudication at the region level Performance and exchange within the region setting |
Self evaluation Region Solo Written and verbal response to recordings Educator evaluation Post festival self evaluation
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April |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1b,c,d,e. Festival literature 1,b,c,d,e. Solo/Ensemble projects 3a,b,c. Recording and adjudication End of year literature |
Participation in State Solo and ensemble festival In class recording Performance and exchanges Guest clinicians Peer to peer performance opportunities Preparation for recital, vocal jazz and pop literature Student directed rehearsal and performance |
State festival evaluation Written and verbal response to recordings Educator evaluation Post festival self evaluation
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May-June |
1a,d. Vocal preparation for singing 1b,c,d,e. Festival literature 1,b,c,d,e. Solo/Ensemble projects 3a,b,c. Recording and adjudication End of year literature |
In class recording Performance and exchanges Guest clinicians Peer to peer performance opportunities Preparation for recital, vocal jazz and pop literature Student directed rehearsal and performance |
Written and verbal response to recordings Educator evaluation Post concert self evaluation Administrative evaluation |
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