Patriotic Concert during Connections Classes for all grades
November 10, 2009
6th Grade – 9:00 a.m.
7th Grade - 10:15 a.m.
8th Grade - 2:40 a.m.
Students' Attire -- Required for all performers:
Blue jeans (long) with red, white, or blue shirt. The shirt may have a combination of these colors. It does not have to be a solid color. This is an update from the chorus syllabus announcement. The T-Shirts for this year have not been ordered. However, that order will be coming up shortly, so be looking for order forms in the near future.
Also, red, white and blue, patriotic occasion decorations are needed for the concerts. Any donations or loans will be welcome!!
BUTTER BRAID FUNDRAISER IS NOW IN PROGRESS.
EACH STUDENT SELLS AT LEAST 5 ITEMS.
DELIVERY DATE IS NOV. 16---FROZEN PRODUCT.
CHECKS PAYABLE TO BLACKMON RD MUSIC BOOSTERS
CONCERT SCHEDULE FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR IS BELOW THE LESSON PLANS......JUST SCROLL DOWN..
Lesson Plan Week of October 26, 2009
Grades 6, 7, & 8
Monday B Day, Tuesday A Day
Topic: Artistic Skills and Knowledge: Creating, Performing, Producing
QCC 10 Standard: Participates effectively as a member of performing ensembles.
QCC 3 Standard: Sings accurate pitches and rhythms.
Smart Start: Copy lyrics of “America the Beautiful” vs 1-2
1. Warm-ups: Scales using solfege syllables, Emphasize singing posture.
2. Practice "God Bless the U.S.A" Have students try movement with the song.
Discuss and demonstrate STAGE PRESENCE AND BEHAVIOR, as well as singing techniques, including posture and "acting the part --- expressing the lyrics."
3. Practice the following:
“Yankee Doodle Kids”
“America the Beautiful”
“ Star Spangled Banner”
“Veterans of the U.S.A.” choruses only
Wednesday A Day, Thursday B Day,
Q.C.C.’s
Topic: Artistic Skills and Knowledge: Creating, Performing, Producing
Standard 8: Performs selected music repertoire at the expected competency level.
Standard 10: Participates effectively as a member of performing ensembles.
Smart Start: Copy lyrics of “America the Beautiful” verses 3-4 to take home and stud y for
Memory test Friday (B-Day) or Monday (A-Day)
Steps:
1. Warm-ups
2. Class discussion: how each student can take responsibility for being a chorus member who helps the whole chorus be the best it can be—an “effective” part of the group. Discuss concert etiquette and stage presence.
4. Practice “America the Beautiful"
5. Practice parts in Concert songs.
Assessment: Teacher observation using the following rubric:
Rubric: Correct Singing Posture
Appropriate level of volume
Correct mouth shapes for the vowels being sung.
Accurate pitches, rhythms.
Homework: Study “God Bless the U.S.A”
and “America the Beautiful” for the memory test.
Friday B Day
Singing from memory TESTS on “God Bless the U.S.A.” and “America the Beautiful”
Work out choreography on “God Bless the U.S.A.” and “Yankee Doodle Kids”
BRMS Chorus Performance Schedule 2009-2010
November 10: Chorus Connections Concerts –Patriotic Theme,in observance of Veteran’s Day
9:00-9:30 6th Grade
10:15-10:45 7th Grade
2:40-3:10 8TH Grade
December 10: 6:30 p.m. -- Christmas PTA Concert -- All Chorus Classes will perform: Morningside Baptist Church
Friday, January 22, 2010: All District Honor Choir Clinic-GMEA Performers will have been previously selected by audition: 5:00-8:30 Hardaway
Saturday, January 23, 2010: All Distrct Honor Choir Clinic and Concert All Day Rehearsals—Evening Concert Times TBA Hardaway High School
Friday, February 5, 2010 Statewide Sixth Grade Honor Chorus Clinic Performers will have been previously selected by audition:
Clayton County Civic Center
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010 Statewide Sixth Grade Honor Chorus Clinic and Concert
Clayton County Civic Center
Thursday, March 4 or Friday, March 5, 2010
Large Group Chorus Performance Evaluation
Kendrick High or Northside High TBA
Times TBA
Date TBA Spring Chorus Connections Concert Day
Tuesday, April 27, 2010: 6th and 7th Grade Choruses Spring Concert
6:30-7:30 p.m. Peachtree Mall, Macy’s Court
Thursday, May 6, 2010: Spring P.T.A. Concert
Small Choral Ensemble
6:30 Morningside Baptist Church
Tuesday, May 11, 2010: 8th Grade Chorus Spring Concert
Peachtree Mall, Macy’s Court 6:30-7:15 p.m.
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