Chorus Syllabus CHS

All year/ 1st semester (ends December 20) 2nd semester (begins January 5)

August 16- September 2 Begin part-singing, sight- singing and music for Veterans' Day Program.

September 6- December 13 Prepare for winter concerts

December 8 Winter concert

January 5- January 29 Prepare for Region Choir

February 25- May 24 Prepare for Spring Concert May 10 Spring Concert at CMS

May 24 Spring Concert at CHS

May 1- May 31 Prepare for Graduation

Musical elements that will be addressed on every piece of music include:

Note reading/sight singing

Dynamics

Diction

Rhythm

Tone

Diaphragmatic breathing

Posture

Musical expression

Vocal control

South Carolina Standards addressed:

Grades 9 –12 Proficient

Sing with fluency, variety of expression, and increased vocal control, alone and in small and large ensembles. Sing with expression and technical accuracy a large and varied repertoire of vocal literature with a level of difficulty of 4 on a scale of 1 to 6, including songs performed from memory. Sing, with increased fluency and expression, music in a variety of languages representing a diversity of cultures. Sing music written in four parts, with or without accompaniment. Demonstrate ensemble skills in rehearsal and performance.

Grading policy:

Students will earn participation grades daily. Students will be graded on class participation, posture, and class preparation.

Written tests will be given on basic music theory.

Community concerts will be counted as a major test grade.

Winter concert will count as the exam for chorus members who meet the exam exemption policy. A written exam will be given to students who do not meet exam exemption requirements and/or do not participate in the winter concert.

** After school rehearsals may be necessary for chorus. Individual after school help is available for auditions by appointment.