This level extends a further challenging program of music
repertoire, musical concepts and performing experiences. The
expectations and personal responsibility of singers are
increased, training more intense and the rewards are fulfilling.
Singers are exposed to four-and-six-part repertoire in a variety
of languages with more emphasis on a cappella singing. This
ensemble will be composed of singers 5th-12th grade. This
choir is the touring choir.
Emotional:
To exhibit 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 melody with steps and
skips; to read a song with words
To have knowledge of the basic rhythmic notations and terms
f-loud, p-soft, crescendo, decrescendo, ritardando, treble clef,
staff, barlines, meter (two, three, four, six), repeat signs,
first and second endings, staccato, some note names; quarter,
whole, half, eighth sixteenth notes and their equivalent rests;
dotted rhythms ( written test or oral assessment)
To sing a diatonic scale with accuracy using sol-feg Do-Re-Mi
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