MS Music Guide

Topic 5: Intonation & Balance/Blend Level 1: Vocal Music

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS:

-Accurate intonation in all ranges and registers. -Pitch adjustments are made consistently. -Tone qualities are matched and dynamics appropriately observed within the section as well as ensemble. Examples of Learning Intention and Success Criteria Learning Intention: I can sing while meeting all performance expectations (listed above). Success Criteria : I know I’ll have it when, ● I can sing organized rhythm formations with the choir. ● I can sing my voice part in unity with the choir. ● I can match similar volume to my voice part and the greater choir as a whole. ● I can examine how aspects of tonality are organized and manipulated to establish unity and variety in genres of musical compositions.

Example of Learning Progression

● Sing warmups with the choir in unison and in harmony. ● Sing with an accompaniment and without an accompaniment. ● Sing a song excerpt with varying levels of dynamics. ● Sing in tune using rhythm, articulation, and proper tonality throughout the piece. ● Analyze and identify examples of in tune and out of tune singing. ● Utilize and apply knowledge and skills to independently improve pitch accuracy.

CONCEPTS:

VOCABULARY:

SKILLS:

• How consistently can I hear when a group is out of balance and offer suggestions for correction? • How consistently can I sing with tall rounded vowels and strong consonants?

• Weak Syllable • Strong Syllable • Aural Skills • Breath

• Sing with tall rounded vowels and strong consonants. • Identify different tone qualities. • Hear when a group is out of balance and offer suggestions for correction. • Identify differences in articulation: accents, legato,

• Placement • Tone Color • Resonance • Support • Diction

• How accurately can I identify and sing with