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Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of March 15th

Tuesday, March 16th

• Announcements, Warm-Ups/Fundamentals
• Solfege Level 3: Scale in 4ths
• Yonder Come Day
• Irish Tune
• Score Prep & Overview
• ChoirFam Games

Next Class: Campfire Sing Along

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of March 8th

Thursday, March 11th

• Announcements, Warm-Ups, Fundamentals
• Solfege Challenge - Level 3
• Yonder Come Day
• Performance Project Listening & 3 Reactions
• Score Prep - get new pieces, number measures

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Sight Reading - 3/11

Tuesday, March 9th

• Announcements, Warm-Ups, Fundamentals
• Solfege Challenge - Level 3
• Concert Praises
• Prep for Project Sharing (10 minutes)
• Sharing
• If time - Yonder Come Day (new vocal warm-up)

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Sight Reading - 3/9

3rd Quarter Project Sharing

• Before we begin, take a few moments to look over your presentation
• Practice or think through the points you’d like to share with the class
• Relax - this part should feel informal and at ease.

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of March 1st

Tuesday, March 2nd

• Announcements, Warm-Ups, Fundamentals
• Solfege Challenge - LEVEL 3
• Harmonic Warm-Up in A Minor
• “Large Group” Sight Reading (See Google Classroom)
• Concert Listening & Sharing Activity
• Project Work Time

Virtual Concert - March 2021

1. Listen to each song from the concert
2. After listening to a song, write a positive message to the members of that choir/ensemble (including your own). What did you like about their performance/song? For this activity, positives only, no constructive feedback.
3. All materials found in Google Classroom under Classwork → Week of March 1st → March Concert Materials

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of February 22nd

Thursday, February 25th

• Announcements, Warm-Ups
• Solfege Level 2 Recording
• Harmonic Warm-Up in A-Minor
• Sight-Reading
• Alma Mater
• Star Spangled Banner
• Project Work Time
• Here Comes the Sun

Tuesday, February 23rd

• Announcements, Warm-Ups, & Fundamentals
• Solfege Challenge! Level 2 (record on Thursday!)
• Review “Harmonic Warm-Up in A Minor”
• Star Spangled Banner
• Spring Concert Repertoire Voting - See Google Classroom
• Program Notes
• Here Comes the Sun

Sight Reading - 2/23

Program Notes

Take a few moments to think about you’d like to say about our concert piece. What’s the message of the text? Any background info? What would you like the audience to know about the piece?

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of February 15th

Thursday, February 18th

• Recording Reminder
• Warm-Ups & Fundamentals
• Solfege Challenge - Level 2
• New Harmonic Warm-Up
• Star Spangled Banner
• Program Notes (next class)
• Spring Concert Repertoire Exploration

Sight Reading - 2/18

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of February 8th

Tuesday, February 9th

• Good Singing Is... Assessment
• Project Work Time
• Warm Ups & Fundamentals
• Solfege Challenge - LEVEL 2
• Repertoire Sing Through

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Good Singing Is...

Project Work Time

Sight Reading - 2/9

Repertoire Time

• Danny Boy & The Dawn’s Awake
• Musicality & Expression Focus
• Run with accompaniment track

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Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of February 1st

Thursday, February 4th

• Warm Ups & Fundamentals
• Solfege Challenge - LEVEL 2
• Listen & Respond
• Project Work Time & Bachofsky update
• Repertoire Time
• Run through each voice part
• Put together
• Musicality & Expression Focus
• Wrap Up - checkpoint next class

Sight Reading - 2/4

Good Singing Is...

Pitch

Rhythm

Breath Support

Tone Quality

Expression & Musicality

Diction

Listen & Reflect

Project Work Time

Be ready to share w/Mr. Bachofsky where you are with your project.

Repertoire Time

• Danny Boy & The Dawn’s Awake
• Run through each voice part
• Put together
• Musicality & Expression Focus

Tuesday, February 2nd

• Warm Ups & Fundamentals
• Solfege Challenge - LEVEL 2
• Project Work Time & Bachofsky update
• Repertoire Time
• Run through each voice part
• Put together
• Musicality & Expression Focus
• Wrap Up - checkpoint next class

Solfege Challenge - LEVEL 2

~ Major Scale in 3rds ~

D M R F M S F L S T L D T R D

D L T S L F S M F R M D R T D

Sight Reading - 2/2

Good Singing Is...

Pitch

Rhythm

Breath Support

Tone Quality

Expression & Musicality

Diction

Project Work Time

Be ready to share w/Mr. Bachofsky where you are with your project.

To Do List - Danny Boy & The Dawn’s Awake

• Run through each voice part individually
• Full sing through. Be thinking about artistic choices.
• Focus on expression/musicality
• Phrasing
• Dynamics

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of January 25th

January 28th, 2021

• Warm Ups & Fundamentals
• Reinforcing Singing Terms
• The Vowel Chart!
• Repertoire Time
• Uploading Tracks to SoundTrap

Sight Reading - 1/28

Good Singing Is...

Pitch // Singing in tune, in the center of the pitch

Rhythm // Singing accurate rhythms together

Breath Support // Low, deep, supported air

Tone Quality // Tall, round, warm sound ( vowels)

Expression & Musicality // Making the song 3D through dynamics, understanding text, flow

Diction // Pronouncing/enunciating words so that they can be heard

January 26th, 2021

• Warm Ups & Fundamentals
• Listen & Respond - See Google Classroom
• Repertoire Time
• U Pick Projects - Getting Specific
• Uploading Tracks to SoundTrap

Sight Reading - 1/26

Listen & Respond

Listen to this choral performance and use the form on Google Classroom to submit and share your thoughts.

Repertoire Time

Individually & in groups, review content from last class. Add words.

• DANNY BOY - measures 3-18 with words
• Soprano 1 Soprano 2 Alto
• Consider finishing entire song
• THE DAWN’S AWAKE- Try whole song
• Tenors (1&2) Bass

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U Pick Project Specs

• Solo/Cover Song - submitted as sound file (mp3) or video and must include a reason why it was picked
• Composition - submitted as sound file (mp3) or video, must be at least 1 minute 30 seconds in length and include background info/inspiration behind song.
• Design a Choir Concert - Pick 5 choral pieces to program for a choir by exploring these 2 sheet music distributors: Stanton’s Sheet Music or JW Pepper. “Present” your concert via Google Slides giving each song a slide with a link to a YouTube/sheet music website, and a rationale for why you picked that song. Make your presentation is aesthetically pleasing with fun fonts, pictures, etc.

U Pick Project Specs - Continued

• Cross Cultural/Music History/Presentations - Create a short, 5-10 minute presentation on your findings. Google Slides are great and students are encouraged to find other creative ways of sharing their information. Include a works cited page.
• Choir Recruitment - Create a short 5-10 minute video/presentation that promotes the choral program. Include reasons students should join choir. Consider adding testimonials and anecdotes about singing.

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of January 18th

January 21st, 2021

• Warm-ups & Fundamentals
• What is Good Singing?
• Pitch, Rhythm, & Tone, OH MY!
• Listen & Critique
• Repertoire Work & Project Time
• Projects Due March 5th
• Wrap Up

Sight Reading - 1/20

With the person/people near you...

Who said singing was “easy?”

Back to Basics

Pitch - how high/low sounds are sung.

Rhythm - how long/short notes are held

Diction - ability to understand the lyrics

Tone - the clear, focused color of singing, all connected to VOWELS :)

Breath Support - low, supported breath

Musicality - dynamics, articulation, phrasing, bringing the music to life

Take a Listen

Repertoire Time

Individually & in groups, review content from last class. Sing through with solfege and then add words.

• DANNY BOY - measures 3-18
• Soprano 1 Soprano 2 Alto
• Consider finishing entire song
• THE DAWN’S AWAKE- measures 42-69
• Tenors (1&2) Bass

January 19th, 2021

• Socially Distanced Meet & Greet
• New Seats
• Warm-Ups & Fundamentals
• U Pick Session - Questions & Needs
• Repertoire Work & Project Time
• Wrap Up

Socially

Distanced

Greet

Sight Reading - 1/19

U Pick Discussion

• Recall which project you have chosen to complete.
• What are your needs for this project? (resources, time, etc.)
• What do you need from Mr. Bachofsky? (Soundtrap demo, helping picking a song, resources, etc.)

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1. Reflect
2. Pair Up
3. Share

Tradition

I shall sleep in peace until you come to me.

Danny Boy

Sectionals

• With entire section, confirm your solfege is correct
• DANNY BOY - measures 3-18
• Soprano 1 Soprano 2 Alto
• THE DAWN’S AWAKE- measures 42-69
• Tenors (1&2) Bass

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of January 11th

January 12th & 14th, 2020

• Warm-Up & Announcements
• Solfege Challenge - LEVEL 1
• Virtual Learner Directions
• Sight-Reading
• Score Preparations - number measures, solfege
• Break
• Danny Boy -
• Lyric discussion
• Read together m. 22-29; chords w/solfege @ m.11
• The Dawn’s Awake -
• Performance Notes
• Chord Chart & beginning through page 5
• Wrap-Up

Solfege Challenge - LEVEL 1

Major Scale Intervals Ascending

D

DRD

DMD

DFD...

Continuing the Winter Recharge

Virtual Class - To Do List:

• Mindful Breathing
• Repertoire Connection - Question found in Google Classroom
• Read through the text of your piece for this performance
• What does the text mean?
• If you can, make a connection between the song’s message and your feelings, life experiences, etc. How can you relate to the message?
• Gratitude List - These can immediately bring you out of any kind of funk. Try making a list of all the things you are grateful for. When was the last time you thought about having hot running water in your house? Or heat/AC?
• Chair Yoga

Sight Reading

Welcome

Mixed Ensemble Rehearsal

Week of January 4th

Winter Recharge

Purpose:

• Relax, recharge
• Stimulate creativity
• Team bonding

What to expect?

• Mindfulness
• Journaling/Reflecting/Sharing
• Games
• Service Activity : Choir Buddy Activity

Journal & Sharing Activity

Pick a few of these questions to answer…

• When did you realize you liked to sing?
• When has music been there for you?
• Last time you were proud of yourself?
• How might your life be different if didn’t sing or have music in your life?

Buddy Check-In

At the end of our call today, write your choir buddy an email, cc: Mr. Bachofsky on the email. Include:

• How was your holiday/break? How did you spend it?
• Get any cool gifts?
• How are you feeling about the rest of the year?
• Suggest something for them to check out - a song, book, show, artist, something you love right now. Consider adding a link to YouTube if applicable
• Do at the end of today’s class.

*Be an email role model.

Wrapping Up

• Did you pick your UPick project yet??
• Write and send buddy email
• Finish mood board activity
• Start working on repertoire next week!

Rehearsal Overview - January 5th, 2021

• Review Zoom & Class Expectations
• Brain Drain Activity
• Break Room
• What to Expect in Quarter 3
• Overview of UPick Project & Discussion
• Break Room
• Parting Tasks: Song Exploration & Project Choice

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Some Expectations

• Join Zooms promptly
• Camera on & Mic Muted
• Participation is VITAL
• You must sing to improve
• Find a spot with privacy
• Give 100% of your effort with online content
• Use your time wisely
• Communication - chat box, hand raise
• Anything else?

To think and share about...

Jot down some notes on scrap paper if you’d like:

• What is something that hasn’t changed about choir because of the pandemic?
• Have there been benefits to rehearsing in this way? Do you think you or the choir have made progress as singers/musicians?
• What do you miss most about all of us rehearsing in person? What will that moment be like for you?
• What is a positive to focus on as we enter the “new year” in and out of the choir room?

Break Room!

• Catch-up about break & the holidays
• Share your thoughts from the brainstorming activity we just finished.
• 1 person be a spokesperson for your group
• Build in a restroom break/water refill/stretch/etc.
• Back together 10 minutes

Plans for 3rd Quarter - “Classical Performance Unit”

• Solfege Challenge
• Ensembles
• UPick Project

Solfege Challenge

To strengthen our vocal flexibility and musicianship skills, we are all taking on the Solfege Challenge.

How far can you get by the end of the quarter? How much progress can you make in your confidence? See assignment in Google Classroom for more information!

Ensemble Repertoire

Each choir will be broken into smaller ensembles:

• Middle School Treble Ensemble
• High School Treble Ensemble
• Middle & High School TB Ensemble
• High School Mixed SA Ensemble

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UPick Project

• Vocal Solo/Cover Song - by yourself or in a group, record a song in Soundtrap. Pick any genre or style; keep it “radio edit” friendly. What kinds of changes can you make to the song? Instrumentation? Harmonies? Get some vocal coaching sessions with Mr. B. Final product is the finished music file, shared with the class.
• Composition- Compose/arrange your own song! This could be for voice or instrumental. Create using Soundtrap and include a description of the song and any background information in your final producto to be shared with the class.
• Choir Recruitment Committee - With friends, create a recruitment video that could be shared with younger students to encourage them to join or continue choir. Include what you love about choir (maybe interviews), the benefits singing/choir has on people, etc. Also includes a brainstorming session w/Mr. B.

UPick Project- cont.

• Design Your Own Choir Concert - Using the variety of resources provided, program the music for the perfect choir concert. Your final product is an electronic program (Google Doc or Slide), 5 songs, and a rationale for each of your repertoire choices.
• Cross Cultural Music - Select a different culture’s music to research. Find a creative way to present what you’ve learned to the class.
• Music & History - Select an era of music or a historical connection to music to research and learn about. Find a creative way to share what you’ve learned with the class. Topics to consider: Protest Songs of 1960s and beyond, African-American Spirituals, composers, masterworks, Nationalism & Music
• YOUR PICK - have a better idea? Let Mr. Bachofsky know.

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Break Room!

• How do you feel right now?
• What sounds fun about the project? What doesn’t?
• What project are you thinking of picking?
• Do any seem easier than others?

Final Comments & Directions

• Look over the UPick projects. Brainstorm ideas for each and see which calls to you more. When you’ve solidified your pick, submit your decision via Google Classroom Question. This is due by the end of class on Thursday.
• Begin working on the Song Exploration Assignment due at the end of class Thursday.
• Any final questions, comments, or concerns?

Song Exploration - Mood Board

Let’s take some time to get to know your repertoire a bit more by listening to the piece, looking up some information, and making some connections. Find the directions in your Google Classroom