Level II extends the program of musical challenges offered at the
training level. As the singers enjoy learning repertoire that is
more challenging, expanding to two-part songs, descants and
canons, they are expected to learn basic concepts and terminology
that go along with the repertoire. The singers will be able
to perform more complex rhythmic patterns and sight read melodic
lines. They learn repertoire in a variety of styles and
languages.
Cantabile enjoys the adventure of singing for occasional events
around the city representing the SCC. Through the performances
and the rehearsals, the singers focus on developing their voice,
learning music terminology, and becoming confident in singing two
parts.
Emotional:
To be able to take instructions and work toward musical goals
To demonstrate increased concentration
To be encouraging and supportive to fellow choristers
To be on time for rehearsals
To be able to accommodate a two day per week rehearsal
schedule
To maintain good attendance
To understand and practice basic concepts of performance
etiquette
Vocal:
To have understanding of a beautiful tone
To sing with correct physical concepts of breath support and
control; dropped relaxed jaw on correct vowels; and correct
diction
To be able to hold one’s part in a round
To demonstrate good singing posture and breathing techniques
Theory:
To recognize basic note names, high and low sounds, soft and
loud
To sing and hear basic Do Mi So La patterns
To be able to demonstrate simple rhythmic ostinatos
independently
To demonstrate awareness of phrases (similarities and
differences in lines of song)
To demonstrate a basic understanding of Curwen hand symbols
To move, sing and play simple musical instruments to a steady
beat and rhythmic patterns
To read simple rhythmic and melodic patterns based on the
Kodaly system of reading music
