RADFORD HIGH  SCHOOL

CHORAL CURRICULUM

CONCERT CHOIR

(revised August, 2006)

The Choral curriculum at Radford High School is based upon the Virginia Standards of Learning for Secondary Choral Music, Advanced Level

The following will be evaluated in the form of written notes and tests:

SOL Code:           SOL Objective:

Perform

CAD.1                        The student will identify vocal anatomy including the function of the diaphragm and larynx in singing

CAD.2                        The student will demonstrate knowledge of terminology related to phonation.

Investigate

CAD 8                        The student will read and write rhythmic and melodic notation.

The following will be evaluated in the form a daily performance grade.  In addition an individual test grade will be recorded once every six weeks using a mini tape recording device for evaluation.  The student will hold the device during warm up and sight reading.  I will then evaluate the tape for a grade.

SOL Code:           SOL Objective:

Perform

CAD.1                        The student will demonstrate an understanding of vocal technique as applied to advanced vocal literature.

                                    The student will demonstrate consistent advanced vocal production and knowledge of vocal anatomy.

                                    The student will use vocal technique in control of dynamics and articulation and exhibit increased ability to breathe efficiently while singing.

CAD.2                        The student will consistently demonstrate accurate intonation in solo and ensemble singing.

CAD.3                        The student will sing with purity of vowels and clarity of consonants.

                                    The student will demonstrate the difference between voiced and unvoiced consonants and the difference between pure vowels and diphthongs.

CAD.4                        The student will sing in a manner reflecting expressive qualities of music incorporating mood, tempo, dynamics and tone color.

                                    The student will demonstrate blending vocal timbres and matching dynamic levels and will demonstrate the ability to sing with expressive phrasing.

CAD.5                        The student will perform music written in four parts with and without accompaniment.

CAD.6                        The student will respond to various conducting patterns and interpretive gestures.

                                    The student will respond to changing and mixed meter and demonstrate conducting patterns in duple and triple meter.

CAD 7.                       The student will demonstrate the ability to sing independently, including audition skills and memorization skills.

                                    The student will perform a song and/or an individual vocal part alone.

CAD 8                        The student will sight read individual voice part in a vocal score.

                                    The student will use so-fege to read melodic lines in major keys.    

Investigate

CAD 11                      The student will identify various compositional methods in the music being studied including fugue, word painting, modulation and aleatory music.

Connect

CAD 12                      The student will demonstrate and understanding between the relationship of music to other arts and disciplines outside the arts.

                                    The student will explore careers in music.

CAD.13                      The student will demonstrate leadership ability in the vocal/choral setting.

                                    The student will demonstrate the ability to fulfill leadership roles including one or more of the following:  section leader, officer, peer mentor.

                                    The student will exhibit concert etiquette during performances in a variety of settings.

CAD 14                      The student will evaluate music performances.

RADFORD HIGH  SCHOOL

CHORAL CURRICULUM

SYMPHONIC CHOIR

(revised August, 2006)

The Choral curriculum at Radford High School is based upon the Virginia Standards of Learning for Secondary Choral Music, Intermediate Level

The following will be evaluated in the form of written notes and tests:

SOL Code:           SOL Objective:

Perform

CI.1                             The student will identify vocal anatomy including the function of the diaphragm and larynx in singing

CI.2                             The student will demonstrate knowledge of terminology related to phonation.

Investigate

CI.9                             The student will identify dotted notes and rests, sixteenth notes and rests, basic symbols, and terms.

                                    The student will analyze four measure phrases using sol-fege.

                                    The student will read and write rhythmic patterns in simple and compound meters and various tempos.

CI.10                           The student will identify music forms and texture.

CI.11                           The student will evaluate musical performances including recordings made during rehearsals.

Connect                    

CI.14                           The student will keep a log of the music being studied including historical period, style and culture.

The following will be evaluated in the form a daily performance grade.  In addition an individual test grade will be recorded once every six weeks using a mini tape recording device for evaluation.  The student will hold the device during warm up and sight reading.   I will then evaluate the tape for a grade.

SOL Code:           SOL Objective:

Perform

CI.1                             The student will use posture and breathing techniques to support vocal production demonstrating consistent applications of breath control and singing posture.

CI.2                             The student will sing with a free, clear tone and accurate intonation using vocal development exercises.

CI.3                             The student will sing with purity of vowels (ah, eh, ee, oh, oo) and clarity of consonants (articulation)

CI.4                             The student will demonstrate indicated dynamics and tempo in individual and group singing by consistently applying dynamic markings and demonstrating awareness of blend and balance.

CI.5                             The student will perform music in three and four parts, two part and three part music.

                                    The student will will maintain voice part in small ensemble.

                                    The student will will sight read four-measure phrases in sol-fege.

CI.6                             The student will respond to conducting patterns and interpretive gestures.

                                    The student will become familiar with various conducting patterns.

                                    The student will become familiar with deviation in conducting pattern for stylistic interpretation.

Investigate

CI.9                             The student will sight read four measure phrases using sol-fege.

CI.10                           The student will identify musical forms including monophonic, homophonic, and polyphonic texture.

Connect 

CI.11                           The student will evaluate music performances.

CI.12                           The student will study the relationship of music to the arts and disciplines outside the arts.

                                    The student will explore careers in music.

CI.13                           The student will demonstrate cooperative behavior in the vocal/choral setting.

                                    The student will contribute to the success of the ensembles and demonstrate concert etiquette as a performer and listener.

CI.14                           The student will study and perform selections representing diverse historical periods, styles, and cultures.