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Intermediate Choral Ensemble

 

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Email Address

Teacher Web Page

david_richardson@gwinnett.k12.ga.us

www.gsmstmusic.org

Teacher Support

(Help sessions etc.)

Help sessions are available during the second half of lunch periods (intervention).

Course Description (Published in the Choice Book)

This course in designed for students interested in developing superior performance skills.  Students refine vocal production skills to improve blend, balance, intonation, diction and tone quality.  Students are placed in this course after successful completion of an interview and/or audition with the choral directors.

 

Course Curriculum Content

The entire list of Academic, Knowledge and Skills for each of the following curriculum strands in this course can be accessed through the district web address at www.gwinnett.k12.ga.us

AKS Strands

Units/Topics

  1. Skills and Techniques/Performance                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              
  2. Creation
  3. Critical Analysis/Investigation
  4. Cultural and Historical Context
  1. Vocal Technique and Tone Production
  2. Scales and Rhythmic Studies
  3. Concert Performance
  4. Music Reading and Notation
  5. Listening and Analysis
  6. Performance Evaluations
  7. Historical and Musical Context

Instructional Materials and Supplies

Published Materials

Instructional Supplies

Choral Octavos
In-class musical texts as needed

1)      Pencils

2)      Paper

Evaluation and Grading

Assignments

Grade Weights

Grading Scale

Written Tests

Playing Tests/Pass-offs

Rehearsal and Performance Attendance

Daily Class Rehearsal Competency

Class Assignments

Final Exam

Class Assessments                        35%

·          Pass-offs 30%

·          Rehearsal Competency 5%

Summative Assessment              45%

·          Concerts/Rehearsals 30%

·          Written/Singing Tests 15%

Final Exam                                    20%

·          Written exam 10%

·          Performance exam 10%

A:       90 and above

B:       80 – 89

C:       74 – 79

D:       70 – 73
F:        69 or below

 

Other Information

Expectations for Academic Success

Additional Requirements/Resources

1)          Daily Individual Practice

2)          Small Ensemble Practice as assigned

3)          Professional Rehearsal Etiquette

4)          Ear Training

5)          Music Theory Training

·          Attendance at all required after school rehearsals and performances will determine a portion of the student’s grade as per Gwinnett County BOE policy.

·          A formal uniform is necessary for performances.

 

 

 

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