This level extends a further challenging program of music
repertoire, musical concepts and performing experiences. The
expectations and personal responsibility of singers are
increased, the training more intense and the rewards are
fulfilling. Singers are exposed to two-and three-part repertoire
in two or three additional languages. This ensemble will be
composed of singers ages 10 – 14 with a few musically mature 4th
graders.
Emotional:
To increase physical and mental stamina in rehearsal
situations
To be competent and consistent in all performing demands
To be encouraging and supportive to fellow choristers
To be on time for rehearsals
To consistently bring music folders, pencils and water
bottles
To maintain good attendance and be communicative with
director
regarding absences and other issues of concern
To balance the demands of school, outside activities with
choral
expectations
To treat SCC commitment with responsibility and integrity
Vocal:
To exhibit a beauty and consistency in vocal quality
To be able to hold one’s part in a round or canon
To be able to hold one’s part in a known song
To sing with consistency of breath and relaxation of the jaw
for
resonance and brilliance in tone production
Theory:
To have ability to sight-read a simple musical example that
moves predominantly by steps with some skips To have knowledge of
the basic rhythmic notations and terms f-loud, p-soft, crescendo,
decrescendo, ritardando, treble clef, staff, barlines, meter
(two, three and four), repeat signs, staccato, some note names;
quarter, whole, half, eighth notes and their equivalent rests
(written test or oral assessment)
To sing a diatonic scale with accuracy using sol-feg Do-Re-Mi
