Lesson

Repertoire Performance Prep Date October 24, 2017

Title/Focus
Subject/Grade Time
Choir 9 66 minutes
Level Duration
Expression and Emotion within Music
Unit Teacher Carley Standish

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Students will:
1. Understand (B) the importance of Warm-Ups into their choir/singing routine (P) as we
begin the class (M)
2. Assess (B) their own personal success and difficulties while singing and adjust
accordingly (P) during the 46 minutes (M)
ASSESSMENTS
Observations: Are students participating?
Are students able to match pitch?
Are students able to reproduce what is heard?
Are we having fun?
Key Questions: How can we change our voice to produce what the music is asking?
How are we able to use our warm-ups to improve our repertoire?
LEARNING RESOURCES CONSULTED MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Choral 10-20-30 Program of Study Piano
Warm-Up Music
Repertoire
PROCEDURE
Introduction Time
Expectations for Students will actively participate in the activities
Learning and Students will act appropriately
Behaviour Students will try their best to perform the music
Body Time
Learning Activity
#1 Warm Ups
 Breathing
Absolutely silent, have students breathe:
o in for 4, hold for 4, out for 4 (tempo around
74bmp)
o in for 6, hold for 6, out for 6
o in for 8, hold for 8, out for 8,
o in for 10, hold for 10, out for 10
o in for 12, hold for 12, sizzle out for 12
Singing
ABCs slowly faster. All in one breath?
Never Hug a Hibble
o Emotions (happy, sad, angry, cranky, etc.)
Zimma Momma Zee-ee-ee-ee-ee
o Pronunciation
Learning Activity
Repertoire
#2
Go through ALL performance pieces for Blue Sky.
Fix any problems that arise:
Counting
Breathing/phrasing
Entrances
Work through I Dreamed of Rain, Dreaming of Home for
Remembrance Day.
Line by line, parts
Closure Time
Consolidation of Students confidence has been heightened
Learning: Students ability to hear pitch
Students are more comfortable with harmony
Students are able to relax during warm-ups and let
go