............................ Curriculum Guide Winslow Elementary School Chorus  
   
  Course Overview:  
    Fifth grade chorus an elective course offered to all fifth grade students. This is a beginning level chorus and stresses ensemble singing. The chorus performs at two major concerts, the Christmas concert and the spring concert, to demonstrate what has been learned in class.  
  Objectives:  
   
  1. To develop each student's ability to express emotional and meaningful response through singing. (A1,2,6,7,8,9)(B2,3,4,6)(C1,3,6)
  2. To develop basic music skills necessary to understand, appreciate, enjoy, and participate in a variety of lifelong musical activities. (A1,3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5,6) (C1,2,3,4,5,6)
  3. To develop a sense of self-worth through successful participation. (A2,4,6,7,8,9) (B6) (C1,4,6)
  4. To work with peers and cooperate in a group effort. (A1,2,4,6,7,8,9) (B6) (C4)
  5. To give each student the opportunity to perform and enjoy music from diverse cultures and historical periods.
  
  Course Content:  
   
  1. Instructional rehearsals are held twice a week for approximately forty minutes. Students are expected to practice their parts at home. (A6,8,9) (B6) (C6)
  2. Music is rehearsed in two separate parts. (A4,6,8,9) (B6)
  3. Concerts are designed to demonstrate what learning has been accomplished in class. (A2,6,7,8,9) (B2,6)

  
  Evaluation Techniques:  
   
  1. Teacher observation
  2. Rehearsal reviews(C2,5,6)
  3. Regularity of attendance at rehearsals and concerts
  4. Evaluation of attitude and behavior in rehearsals and in performances (A6)
  
  Textbooks:  
   
  1. Various age appropriate choral literature (A2,4,8,9)
 
  Material Aids:  
   
  1. Piano (A3,4,9)
  2. Stereo cassette tape deck (A3,4)
  3. Choral literature library (A2,4,8)
  4. Electronic keyboard (A3,4,9)
  5. Video camera and television (A3,4)
  6. Teachers desk
  7. Shelving and file cabinets
  8. Classroom instruments (A3,4,9)
 
   
       
 

General Syllabi for the Fifth Grade Chorus

  
 

Music Level 1 for All Voices:

  
    Using a balanced variety of age-level appropriate music and choral literature, the vocal music program will plan it's curriculum to train each student in the following skills.  
  Tone Production:  
   
  1. Demonstrate the basic characteristic singing voice. (A1,4,8,9)
  2. Demonstrate proper styles of articulation for attacks and releases of tone. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B2)
  3. Demonstrate the basic dynamic levels. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B2)
  
  Technique:  
   
  1. Demonstrate correct posture and breath support. (A1,4,7,9)
  2. Demonstrate correct breathing techniques. (A1,4,7,9)
  3. Demonstrate ability to sing in tune (A2,4,7,9)
  4. Demonstrate the ability to sing in two parts, in rounds, and perform partner songs. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B1)
 
  Reading:  
   
  1. Understand the line/space relationship of the appropriate clefs. (A2,4,7,9)
  2. Identify the notes on the staff in the music being performed. (A2,4,7,8,9)
  3. Demonstrate the ability to interpret basic time signatures. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B1,2)
  4. Demonstrate a steady beat while reading music. (A2,4,7,9)
  5. Demonstrate knowledge of clapping, counting, and performing simple rhythms. (A2,4,7,8,9) (B,32)
  
  Auditory Perception:  
   
  1. Recognize the difference between a tone that is in tune with another and one that is not. (A3,4,7,9) (B2) (C2,3,6)
  2. Imitate modeled examples of different tempos. (A2,4,5,7,8,9) (B2,3,4,6) (C1,2,3,6)
  3. Imitate, through echoing, simple rhythmic patterns. (A1,4,5,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,6) (C1,3,6)
  
  Expression:  
   
  1. Interpret the feeling and meaning of the text of the literature into the performance of the music. (A2,4,5,7,8,9) (B2,3,4) (C3,6)
  2. Recreate modeled differences in dynamics and tempo. (A2,4,5,7,8,9) (B2,4,5,7,8,9) (C3,6)
  
  Ensemble:  
   
  1. Actively participate in a performance ensemble. (A1,2,3,4,5,8,9) (B1,23,4,5,6,) (C1,2,3,5,6)
  2. Demonstrate the responsibility of a good ensemble performer. (Such as good attendance, learning music, positive attitude toward self-development, and development of group goals.) (A4,5,6,7,8,9) (B6) (C2,3,5,6)
  3. Develop good listening skills (A3,4,5,6,7,8,9) (B1,2,3,4,5,6) (C1,2,3,4,5,6)
 
       
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