Lesson Plan for Feb.

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Katie DeVries
Chamber Singers
Objectives
Students will:
Show part independence and knowledge of pitch in The
Awakening from measure 1 until measure 56- possibly until
measure 70
Demonstrate 6/8 time and concept of melody in O Mistress Mine
Review the performance piece O Swiftly Glides and fix small
things within it
State Standards
ART. M. 1 HS 1- Sing with expression and technical accuracy
ART.M.1.HS.3-Perform an appropriate part in large and small ensembles,
demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills.

Procedure
Warm-ups (10min):
1. hum- 12321- start on C- concentrate the sound in the nose,
tongue lies relaxed so space in your mouth. Afterwards lip bubble
2. zee-ahh 154321 start on C and go up
3. 1,13, 35, 51, 15, 53, 31- on an AH- breathe in between each, work
your diaphragm
4. yoo hoo- sopranos- on 3rds- think about pushing stomach out as
you go higher
5. yaw yaw yaw men- start on E, altos join and go octave up when
necessary
6. if time- do mi re fa mi so
7. siren
The Awakening
1. run through
2. pick apart until 72
3. run through
-start by singing through the entire piece and see how far we can get
-go back and break down that first section where they split into 5 parts.
M. 15- play the chord right before- then find your note. Do this until
they can get the first chord correct
-If it still sounds rough, have guys sing it first, then just girls.
-m. 17 and 18- not just a dream, a SILENT dream- show the tenuto
markings. Also, a silent dream of a- there are no breath marks there- so
dont do it! Thats the middle of a sentence
-next section- watch where you start and end. I give you the entrance
so watch me
=m. 25 rain- hold all the way until the next measure and then sing an
n
-m. 28- no breath- same with men in 30 t0 31- I know I am being picky
but we can do it
-m. 44- same thing as beginning- play the chord- find your note- play
chord-find note
-then walk through each chord super slow-
-m. 40- in this section- do the boys sing the same notes as the girls or
not? YES THEY DO! So listen to each other- it will be a whole lot easier
-m. 52 DONT BREATHE
-break down notes- basses and altos, then soprano 1s and tenors
-m. 56 make it sound eerie
-if have more time- go until measure 70- identify tenuto and entrances
- run through until at least measure 56
Three Madrigals
-Write in measures- every 5 measures
-time signature is what? Eighth note gets 1 beat, quarter note 2, dotted
quarter 3
Madrigal #1 O Mistress Mine-
-tap the eighth notes on your shoulder (like what we do in sight reading)
-speak the rhythm of the first two pages like this- demonstrate
-do again if needed, then sing through the first two pages
-fix the are you roaming leap there- do solfege if needed
-go straight to where it says, journeys, and tackle the harmonies
-play soprano part first then alto part, then together- to keep engaged
students have them be following along and tapping
-go from beginning to journeys, make sure their entrance is right on, if
they cant get eighth note rest, have them stomp on the eighth rest
before they come in
- next two pages- page 4 a lot like the beginning- keep tapping
-sing through
-break down harmonies at top of 5, show that it is different this time- it
goes higher
-stomp on eighth rests
Sigh No More Ladies - #3- Probably will skip this one
-keep tapping tapping all the time
-speak the rhythm- theres a tricky part I want you to catch first- m. 15
-do this until m. 22 with speaking rhythm
then go on to p. 10 and 11- hey nonny nonny- transition from 9 to 10 for
altos
-how long hold hey? On m. 26? 4 beats out of the six
-m. 39 is different than m. 15- watch out!
-especially rhythm at m. 54
O Swiftly Glides
-run through to keep in memory- what do we need to remember about
the piece? Quick discussion
-proactive men- are you listening for right where your entrance comes
in? Otherwise it becomes a hassle trying to get your attention right
before you come in.
-dont forget your syllabic stress!
Assessment
-watch to see if they are singing with correct pitches and rhythms- if
incorrect, try strategies listed to correct it
-Listen for the understanding of 6/8 time and the leaps in melody/key
change
-See if they are engaged and if not and keep pacing clear and moving

Katie DeVries
Bella Voce
Objectives
Students will:
Exercise vocal flexibility through warm-ups
Develop part independence through rehearsing with part videos
on Anatomy of Peace
State Standards
ART. M. 1 HS 1- Sing with expression and technical accuracy
ART.M.1.HS.3-Perform an appropriate part in large and small
ensembles, demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills.
Procedure
Warm-ups (7-10 min):
1. hum- 12321- start on C- concentrate the sound in the nose,
tongue lies relaxed so space in your mouth. Afterwards lip bubble
2. 1,13, 35, 51, 15, 53, 31- on an AH- breathe in between each,
work your diaphragm
3. yoo hoo- sopranos- on 3rds- think about pushing stomach out as
you go higher
4. dee- 515- altos- warm sound, supported as you go lower, fill up
with air
5. siren
6. re fi so do
Anatomy of Peace (20 min)
-go straight to the section where they split into three parts- take 3 min
to write out the solfege for your part, then
-break into sectionals and use part videos to study parts- voice parts
get into separate circles (one for soprano one, one for S2, one for A)-
videos start at m. 33 to end
-practice for 10 minutes- expecting them to work on it and not talk, Ill
be watching
-get together and run through, fix spots that are still rough
Disney Medley (10 min)
-run through first half of the piece with recording
-ask them to look over solos to see what they would like to try out for

Assessment
 - look for understanding of Spanish diction and correct pronunciation
- listen for accuracy of parts in anatomy of peace- if not improved
then assign part videos for Tuesday night homework

Katie DeVries
Mens Chorus
Objectives
Students will:
Extend higher and lower ranges through warm-ups
Show 4 measure phrases on noble son
Develop part independence while in a circle with their part
State Standards
ART. M. 1 HS 1- Sing with expression and technical accuracy
ART.M.1.HS.3-Perform an appropriate part in large and small
ensembles, demonstrating well-developed ensemble skills.
Procedure
Warm-up:
1. 13- 35-51-15-53-31
2. 18888531- expanding the stomach- keep chin down, relaxed
3. when reach high notes, lip bubble on that note then sing
falsetto, then walk up to that note falsetto, then change to ee
nasal, then walk back up, then tall
Noble Son
Quick score study- where do you see the first breath mark? Four
measure phrases
Sing through
m. 29 section- bruhm pa pa pum- roll rs, close to m right away
m. 40 no dipthong on now
get into circles sing on an ah your part at m. 19 and 20- listen to your
part and other parts to find balance
tenor 2s and basses you hold until end of 20 while tenor 1 takes a
breath
Assessment
Watch phrasing and breath support
Watch for cooperation and listening in circle section