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Advanced Women's Choir

Burlington-Edison High School
Vocal Music
2005-2006

Advanced Women’s Ensemble/Swing Choir
Pamela Pryor (formerly Axton), Choral Director (757-4074, ext. 3419);
Email: ppryor@be.wednet.edu or paxton@be.wednet.edu
4th Period Conference

Major Goals:
1. Develop an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a healthy choral sound.
2. Build on an established foundation of strong musicianship. This will include knowledge of musical terms and vocabulary, improved sight-reading ability, and the development of “critical listening” skills.
3. Build students’ self-confidence, self-motivation, and self-discipline.
4. Increase students’ awareness and appreciation of the Arts through exposure to a wide range of repertoire and experiences.
5. Develop a sense of teamwork and pride in individual and group performance.
6. Demonstrate proper rehearsal and performance etiquette, both as audience members and performers.
7. Explore career opportunities in Music and related fields.

Requirements:
1. Attend all scheduled performances (concerts, contests and festivals). See attached list of concert dates. Unavoidable conflicts must be submitted to the director in writing PRIOR to the event and at the earliest possible date. In case of absence due to illness or family emergency, please provide a note from a parent or guardian upon returning to school. Makeup work may be assigned for missed performances. Failure to pre-arrange absence or document illness or emergency will result in a lowering of your grade.
2. Come to class prepared. This means having your music, a pencil, and your choir notebook. You are responsible for keeping your music in good condition.
3. Be an active participant in class! This is a participation-based class. Your daily efforts constitute a significant portion of your grade. You should always be actively engaged in the music and the learning. If you are unable to sing on a given day due to health concerns, you should see me prior to the start of rehearsal to discuss your responsibilities for the day.
4. Strive to demonstrate assigned proficiencies and develop your musicianship.
5. Always sing with the most beautiful tone you are capable of making and work to constantly improve your sound.
6. Keep your notebook and portfolio up to date. Your notebook should contain any worksheets or handouts distributed, any notes taken in class, and any vocabulary terms covered in class.
7. Follow the rehearsal rules as established by the director. Read, record, and follow all announcements as they are posted in the choir room.
8. Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and contribute to the learning environment of others.

Please note that BEHS requires all students involved in performing/competitive groups to complete an Activities/Athletics eligibility packet (including drug test completion). Students participating in multiple activities need only complete one packet, which covers eligibility for all activities during that school year. Physicals are only required for participation in athletics.

Grading: (Each quarter grade is based on an average of the following):
1. Daily Grade (Based on Promptness, Preparedness and Participation)* 25%
2. Performance Assessments (Quizzes and Tests) 25%
3. Proficiencies and Assignments 25%
4. Satisfactory Participation in Concerts 15%
5. Notebook 10%

* Please note that all classes at BEHS are subject to the terms of the BEHS attendance policy. Students exceeding 10 absences in any course in a semester may be denied credit for that course unless credit is granted through the attendance appeals process.

Grades can be checked online, however, please be aware that they are generally only updated every 2-3 weeks. If you have trouble accessing them or need more updated information, please e-mail me or leave a message on my voicemail at extension 3419.

Proficiencies:
At the completion of the course, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of both fundamental and advanced choral concepts such as tone quality, phrasing, musical terminology, rhythm, dynamics, balance, and blend.
• Identify and number the systems on a musical score.
• Indicate and follow his/her own part on a score.
• Identify the following notes and rests: whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note values of the above notes.
• Identify the time signature in a piece.
• Count and clap basic rhythms.
• Sing the melody of “Do Re Mi” from The Sound of Music
• Sing a major scale with accurate intonation using solfege and Curwen hand signs.
• Perform excerpts from music being studied, singing own part accurately.
• Identify and label the keys on the piano keyboard.
• Play a simple melody on the piano.
• Identify note names in treble clef notation.
• Identify note names in bass clef notation.
• Sightread a melodic excerpt using solfege syllables.
• Sightread a melodic excerpt on a neutral syllable.
• Identify the key of a piece.
• Construct a major scale from any given pitch.
• Sing a minor scale.
• Aurally identify and sing musical intervals ranging from a minor second through an octave.
• Aurally distinguish between major and minor chords.
• Identify at least one musical characteristic from the following musical periods: Renaissance; Baroque; Classical; Romantic
• Perform excerpts from the choir’s repertoire in a trio/quartet or double trio/quartet

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Burlington-Edison High School
Vocal Music
2005-2006

Campus Choir
Pamela Pryor (formerly Axton), Choral Director (757-4074, ext. 3419);
Email: ppryor@be.wednet.edu or paxton@be.wednet.edu
4th Period Conference

Major Goals:
1. Develop an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a healthy choral sound.
2. Establish a foundation of strong musicianship. This will include knowledge of musical terms and vocabulary, improved sight-reading ability, and the development of “critical listening” skills.
3. Build students’ self-confidence, self-motivation, and self-discipline.
4. Increase students’ awareness and appreciation of the Arts through exposure to a wide range of repertoire and experiences.
5. Develop a sense of teamwork and pride in individual and group performance.
6. Demonstrate proper rehearsal and performance etiquette, both as audience members and performers.
7. Explore career opportunities in Music and related fields.

Requirements:
1. Attend all scheduled performances (concerts, contests and festivals). See attached list of concert dates. Unavoidable conflicts must be submitted to the director in writing PRIOR to the event and at the earliest possible date. In case of absence due to illness or family emergency, please provide a note from a parent or guardian upon returning to school. Makeup work may be assigned for missed performances. Failure to pre-arrange absence or document illness or emergency will result in a lowering of your grade.
2. Come to class prepared. This means having your music, a pencil, and your choir notebook. You are responsible for keeping your music in good condition.
3. Be an active participant in class! This is a participation-based class. Your daily efforts constitute a significant portion of your grade. You should always be actively engaged in the music and the learning. If you are unable to sing on a given day due to health concerns, you should see me prior to the start of rehearsal to discuss your responsibilities for the day.
4. Strive to demonstrate assigned proficiencies and develop your musicianship.
5. Always sing with the most beautiful tone you are capable of making and work to constantly improve your sound.
6. Keep your notebook and portfolio up to date. Your notebook should contain any worksheets or handouts distributed, any notes taken in class, and any vocabulary terms covered in class.
7. Follow the rehearsal rules as established by the director. Read, record, and follow all announcements as they are posted in the choir room.
8. Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and contribute to the learning environment of others.

Please note that BEHS requires all students involved in performing/competitive groups to complete an Activities/Athletics eligibility packet (including drug test completion). Students participating in multiple activities need only complete one packet, which covers eligibility for all activities during that school year. Physicals are only required for participation in athletics.

Grading: (Each quarter grade is based on an average of the following):
1. Daily Grade (Based on Promptness, Preparedness and Participation)* 25%
2. Performance Assessments (Quizzes and Tests) 25%
3. Proficiencies and Assignments 25%
4. Satisfactory Participation in Concerts 15%
5. Notebook 10%

• Please note that all classes at BEHS are subject to the terms of the BEHS attendance policy. Students exceeding 10 absences in any course in a semester may be denied credit for that course unless credit is granted through the attendance appeals process.
•
Grades can be checked online, however, please be aware that they are generally only updated every 2-3 weeks. If you have trouble accessing them or need more updated information, please e-mail me or leave a message on my voicemail at extension 3419.

Proficiencies:
At the completion of the course, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of singing techniques, such as tone quality, proper breathing and correct posture.
• Identify and number the systems on a musical score.
• Indicate and follow their own part on a score.
• Identify the following notes and rests: whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note values of the above notes.
• Identify the time signature in a piece.
• Count and clap basic rhythms.
• Sing the melody of “Do Re Mi” from The Sound of Music
• Sing a major scale with accurate intonation using solfege and the Curwen hand signs.
• Sightread a stepwise diatonic melody using solfege, when Do has been identified.
• Perform excerpts from music being studied, singing own part accurately.
• Identify and label the keys on the piano keyboard.
• Play a simple melody on the piano.
• Identify note names in treble clef notation.
• Identify note names in bass clef notation.

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Burlington-Edison High School
Vocal Music
2005-2006

Chorale
Pamela Pryor (formerly Axton), Choral Director (757-4074, ext. 3419);
Email: ppryor@be.wednet.edu or paxton@be.wednet.edu
4th Period Conference

Major Goals:
1. Develop an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a healthy choral sound.
2. Build upon an established foundation of strong musicianship. This will include knowledge of musical terms and vocabulary, improved sight-reading ability, and the development of “critical listening” skills.
3. Build students’ self-confidence, self-motivation, and self-discipline.
4. Increase students’ awareness and appreciation of the Arts through exposure to a wide range of repertoire and experiences.
5. Develop a sense of teamwork and pride in individual and group performance.
6. Demonstrate proper rehearsal and performance etiquette, both as audience members and performers.
7. Explore career opportunities in Music and related fields.

Requirements:
1. Attend all scheduled performances (concerts, contests and festivals). See attached list of concert dates. Unavoidable conflicts must be submitted to the director in writing PRIOR to the event and at the earliest possible date. In case of absence due to illness or family emergency, please provide a note from a parent or guardian upon returning to school. Makeup work may be assigned for missed performances. Failure to pre-arrange absence or document illness or emergency will result in a lowering of your grade.
2. Come to class prepared. This means having your music, a pencil, and your choir notebook. You are responsible for keeping your music in good condition.
3. Be an active participant in class! This is a participation-based class. Your daily efforts constitute a significant portion of your grade. You should always be actively engaged in the music and the learning. If you are unable to sing on a given day due to health concerns, you should see me prior to the start of rehearsal to discuss your responsibilities for the day.
4. Strive to demonstrate assigned proficiencies and develop your musicianship.
5. Always sing with the most beautiful tone you are capable of making and work to constantly improve your sound.
6. Keep your notebook and portfolio up to date. Your notebook should contain any worksheets or handouts distributed, any notes taken in class, and any vocabulary terms covered in class.
7. Follow the rehearsal rules as established by the director. Read, record, and follow all announcements as they are posted in the choir room.
8. Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and contribute to the learning environment of others.

Please note that BEHS requires all students involved in performing/competitive groups to complete an Activities/Athletics eligibility packet (including drug test completion). Students participating in multiple activities need only complete one packet, which covers eligibility for all activities during that school year. Physicals are only required for participation in athletics.

Grading: (Each quarter grade is based on an average of the following):
1. Daily Grade (Based on Promptness, Preparedness and Participation)* 25%
2. Performance Assessments (Quizzes and Tests) 25%
3. Proficiencies and Assignments 25%
4. Satisfactory Participation in Concerts 15%
5. Notebook 10%

* Please note that all classes at BEHS are subject to the terms of the BEHS attendance policy. Students exceeding 10 absences in any course in a semester may be denied credit for that course unless credit is granted through the attendance appeals process.

Grades can be checked online, however, please be aware that they are generally only updated every 2-3 weeks. If you have trouble accessing them or need more updated information, please e-mail me or leave a message on my voicemail at extension 3419.

Proficiencies:
At the completion of the course, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of both fundamental and advanced choral concepts such as tone quality, phrasing, musical terminology, rhythm, dynamics, balance, and blend.
• Identify and number the systems on a musical score.
• Indicate and follow his/her own part on a score.
• Identify the following notes and rests: whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note values of the above notes.
• Identify the time signature in a piece.
• Count and clap basic rhythms.
• Sing the melody of “Do Re Mi” from The Sound of Music
• Sing a major scale with accurate intonation using solfege and Curwen hand signs.
• Perform excerpts from music being studied, singing own part accurately.
• Identify and label the keys on the piano keyboard.
• Play a simple melody on the piano.
• Identify note names in treble clef notation.
• Identify note names in bass clef notation.
• Sightread a melodic excerpt using solfege syllables.
• Sightread a melodic excerpt on a neutral syllable.
• Identify the key of a piece.
• Construct a major scale from any given pitch.
• Sing a minor scale.
• Aurally identify and sing musical intervals, minor second through an octave.
• Aurally distinguish between major and minor chords.
• Identify at least one musical characteristic from the following musical periods: Renaissance; Baroque; Classical; Romantic
• Perform excerpts from the choir’s repertoire in a quartet or double quartet
2005-2006 Choral Concerts

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Burlington-Edison High School
Vocal Music
2005-2006

Hi Lighters
Pamela Pryor (formerly Axton), Choral Director (757-4074, ext. 3419);
Email: ppryor@be.wednet.edu or paxton@be.wednet.edu
4th Period Conference

Major Goals:
1. Develop an understanding of and be able to demonstrate a healthy choral sound.
2. Build on an established foundation of strong musicianship. This will include knowledge of musical terms and vocabulary, improved sight-reading ability, and the development of “critical listening” skills.
3. Build students’ self-confidence, self-motivation, and self-discipline.
4. Increase students’ awareness and appreciation of the Arts through exposure to a wide range of repertoire and experiences.
5. Develop a sense of teamwork and pride in individual and group performance.
6. Demonstrate proper rehearsal and performance etiquette, both as audience members and performers.
7. Explore career opportunities in Music and related fields.

Requirements:
1. Attend all scheduled performances (concerts, contests and festivals). See attached list of concert dates. Unavoidable conflicts must be submitted to the director in writing PRIOR to the event and at the earliest possible date. In case of absence due to illness or family emergency, please provide a note from a parent or guardian upon returning to school. Makeup work may be assigned for missed performances. Failure to pre-arrange absence or document illness or emergency will result in a lowering of your grade.
2. Come to class prepared. This means having your music, a pencil, and your choir notebook. You are responsible for keeping your music in good condition.
3. Be an active participant in class! This is a participation-based class. Your daily efforts constitute a significant portion of your grade. You should always be actively engaged in the music and the learning. If you are unable to sing on a given day due to health concerns, you should see me prior to the start of rehearsal to discuss your responsibilities for the day.
4. Strive to demonstrate assigned proficiencies and develop your musicianship.
5. Always sing with the most beautiful tone you are capable of making and work to constantly improve your sound.
6. Keep your notebook and portfolio up to date. Your notebook should contain any worksheets or handouts distributed, any notes taken in class, and any vocabulary terms covered in class.
7. Follow the rehearsal rules as established by the director. Read, record, and follow all announcements as they are posted in the choir room.
8. Demonstrate a cooperative attitude and contribute to the learning environment of others.

Please note that BEHS requires all students involved in performing/competitive groups to complete an Activities/Athletics eligibility packet (including drug test completion). Students participating in multiple activities need only complete one packet, which covers eligibility for all activities during that school year. Physicals are only required for participation in athletics.

Grading: (Each quarter grade is based on an average of the following):
1. Daily Grade (Based on Promptness, Preparedness and Participation)* 25%
2. Performance Assessments (Quizzes and Tests) 25%
3. Proficiencies and Assignments 25%
4. Satisfactory Participation in Concerts 15%
5. Notebook 10%

* Please note that all classes at BEHS are subject to the terms of the BEHS attendance policy. Students exceeding 10 absences in any course in a semester may be denied credit for that course unless credit is granted through the attendance appeals process.

Grades can be checked online, however, please be aware that they are generally only updated every 2-3 weeks. If you have trouble accessing them or need more updated information, please e-mail me or leave a message on my voicemail at extension 3419.

Proficiencies:
At the completion of the course, students should be able to:
• Demonstrate knowledge of both fundamental and advanced choral concepts such as tone quality, phrasing, musical terminology, rhythm, dynamics, balance, and blend.
• Identify and number the systems on a musical score.
• Indicate and follow his/her own part on a score.
• Identify the following notes and rests: whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note values of the above notes.
• Identify the time signature in a piece.
• Count and clap basic rhythms.
• Sing the melody of “Do Re Mi” from The Sound of Music
• Sing a major scale with accurate intonation using solfege and Curwen hand signs.
• Perform excerpts from music being studied, singing own part accurately.
• Identify and label the keys on the piano keyboard.
• Play a simple melody on the piano.
• Identify note names in treble clef notation.
• Identify note names in bass clef notation.
• Sightread a melodic excerpt using solfege syllables.
• Sightread a melodic excerpt on a neutral syllable.
• Identify the key of a piece.
• Construct a major scale from any given pitch.
• Sing a minor scale.
• Aurally identify and sing musical intervals ranging from a minor second through an octave.
• Aurally distinguish between major and minor chords.
• Identify at least one musical characteristic from the following musical periods: Renaissance; Baroque; Classical; Romantic
• Perform excerpts from the choir’s repertoire in a trio/quartet or double trio/quartet