Tuesday Jr-Sr Hi Choir, Grades 7-12
HERO Class Syllabus for 2010-2011
Course Text: Essential Musicianship and Other Various Sources
Course Instructor: Wendy Moyer
Email: wendy@pmoyer.org
Course Description:
This group will learn a variety of music – from classical to popular. Students should be prepared to perform both within and outside of the classroom. There is a Christmas concert as well as a spring concert in May. The choir may also be asked to perform twice a year at a nursing home. In addition to singing skills, this class will incorporate music theory and general music studies. There is a $10/semester fee to cover the cost of purchasing music.
Supplies needed for this course:
Students will need a 3 ring binder (with pockets) dedicated to this class, plain paper, a pencil and highlighters (yellow, pink and orange) each week.
Grading Information:
Students will be graded on four things: homework assignments, quizzes, performances, and their attendance and participation in class. Each of these items will represent one-fourth of their final grade.
Grading Scale: Students will be give a percentage grade.
Guidelines for Success:
- Class participation: Students will demonstrate participation by answering questions, participating in music listening/performing and completing class work.
- Class attendance: Students will demonstrate attendance by being on-time for class and by being prepared for class with materials ready.
- Written assignments: Students will complete various worksheets/performance assignments in class and at home. Current assignments will be posted weekly on Mrs. Moyer’s blog page.
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This is a high school level class: homework will average about 2 hours per week. Additional time will be spent on choir performances and concert attendance.
Class Assignment Schedule:
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Date |
Assignments (homework due the next week) |
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September 14 |
Lesson 1 Essential Elements (EE) 1, Assessment Handout |
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September 21 |
Lesson 2 EE 2, homework on page 8 |
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September 28 |
Lesson 3 EE2, homework on page 9 |
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October 5 |
Lesson 4 EE3, homework on page 13 |
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October 12 |
Lesson 5 EE4, homework on page 18 |
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October 19 |
Lesson 6 EE4, homework on page 21 |
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October 26 |
Lesson 7 EE5, homework on page 25, QUIZ on EE1-4, |
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November 2 |
Lesson 8 EE5, homework on page 28, Analyze Song #1 |
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November 9 |
Lesson 9 EE6, homework on page 33, scale handout, Analyze Song #2 |
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November 16 |
Lesson 10 EE6, homework on page 35, Analyze Song #3 |
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November 23 |
Lesson 11 EE7, homework on page 43, Analyze Song #4 |
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November 30 |
Lesson 12 EE7, homework on page 45, Memorize Songs #1, #2 |
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December 7 |
Lesson 13 EE8,homework on page 57, Memorize Songs #3, #4 |
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December 14 |
Lesson 14 DRESS REHEARSAL for Concert |
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December 21 |
NO HERO |
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December 28 |
NO HERO |
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January 4 |
NO HERO |
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January 11 |
Lesson 15 EE9, Homework on page 66, Review and Study Guide for Exam |
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January 18 |
Lesson 16 EE10, END OF SEMESTER EXAM |
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January 25 |
Lesson 17 EE11, Homework on page 75 |
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February 1 |
Lesson 18 EE12, Homework on page 82 |
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February 8 |
Lesson 19 EE13, Interval handout, QUIZ on EE9-12 |
| February 15 | Lesson 20 EE14, Chord handout, Homework on page 98, Tone Chimes |
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February 22 |
Lesson 21 EE14, Homework on page 100, Analyze Song #1 |
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March 1 |
Lesson 22 EE15, Homework on page 107, Analyze Song #2
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March 8 |
NO HERO Spring Break |
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March 15 |
Lesson 23 EE15, Homework on page 108, Analyze Song #3 |
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March 22 |
Lesson 24 EE16, Homework on page 121,Analyze Song #4 |
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March 29 |
Lesson 25 EE16, Homework on page 123, Analyze Song #5 |
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April 5 |
Lesson 26 EE17, Homework on page 134, QUIZ on EE 13-16, Rhythms |
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April 12 |
Lesson 27 EE18, Homework on page 139, Memorization song #1 |
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April 19 |
Lesson 28 EE19, Memorization of song #2 |
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April 26 |
Lesson 29 Memorization of song #3-#4 |
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May 3 |
Lesson 30 Year end review worksheet, Memorize Song #5, Parts |
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May 10 |
Lesson 31 DRESS REHEARSAL for concert, Study Guide for exam |
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May 17 |
Lesson 32 END OF YEAR Written and Oral Exam, Performance Review |
