Specific Objectives

Students should be able to:

1.1 Sight sing in unison and in parts, alone and in a group.
1.2 Recognize the form of a piece of music.
1.3 Evaluate the quality of a piece of music through its form, style and lyrics.
2.1 Perform a wide range of vocal and choral styles.
2.2 Evaluate choral performances by themselves and others on the basis of vocal technique and ensemble.
2.3 Follow a choral conductor.
2.4 Understand the basics of choral conducting.
2.5 Recognize and perform dynamics and articulation.
2.6 Understand and demonstrate proper performance etiquette.
2.7 Demonstrate vowel modification.
2.8 Recognize the cultural and musical value of a piece of music.
3.1 Demonstrate correct vocal technique.
3.2 Understand the benefits of healthy vocal technique.
3.3 Understand the dangers of incorrect voice usage.