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ELEMENTARY CHOIR
The Elementary Choir offers a greater diversity in individual
attentiveness, repertoire, vocal skills, theory requirements and performance
demands. To enter Elementary Choir, choristers must have demonstrated
basic vocal and musical competence, and obtained preparatory sight-reading
concepts and skills. Choristers will be prepared to be more confident
of their abilities and more independent in their work. Rehearsal concentration
and performance demands are increased.
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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
- One and one-half hours rehearsal period plus Saturday Academy for
voice and theory
- To have basic comprehension of Preparatory Choir objectives
- To become confident singing two-part repertoire
- To have increased attention span throughout a rehearsal
- To support vocal tone for accurate intonation and focus *
- To sing with clean attack on each pitch*
- To perform with security in sight singing evaluations
- To adjust tone color or intonation for blending and tuning*
- To be able to vary dynamics, duration and attack as indicated by
symbols and terminology in Elementary Choir repertoire*
- To take initiative to learn music quickly and accurately
- To respond quickly and accurately to cues given by conductor
- To continue the development of theory concepts
- To expand theory knowledge, according to score demands
- To learn basic sight-reading concepts
- To continue to develop the concept of head voice and activated muscles
of breath support*
- To learn to sing in foreign languages*
- To understand and practice performance skills*
- To develop understanding and expression of text
- To be supportive of fellow choristers
- To memorize 25-30 minutes of repertoire each semester
- To treat SACC commitment with responsibility and integrity
- To perform in at least four major concerts throughout the year (Fall,
winter, spring, school tour)
- Maximum of four extra concerts per year
* Also covered by Vocal Coach in Saturday Academy sessions
MUSIC THEORY OBJECTIVES
- All previously covered skills
- Solfege diatonic melodies
- Major scales
- Basic intervals
- Rhythmic intervals: reinforce basic values &
patterns
- Meter: reinforce simple and compound meters
- Key signatures
- Primary triads
- Rhythmic and melodic dictation
- Sight singing melodies and two-part music
- Vocabulary
- Quality of intervals
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| www.saccsings.com
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