For this blog post, it does not have to be done, but it can be for extra credit. There are extra sheets located outside of my classroom so doing this online is not required.

​Choose ONE of the songs from the rehearsal recording.  Follow along in your music and address all of the following questions: (use measure numbers to cite examples).
Click below to listen to the files. You must listen to the rehearsal files on 5/9.

Rehearsal Files

1) What song did you listen to?
2) Were all the notes/pitches correct? (If not, identify measures that need to be fixed.)
3) Was the diction clear? (Identify at least one spot with good diction and one part that needs to be improved)
4) Is the song balanced between all the sections? (Identify spots that you cannot hear a part or a part is too loud.)
5) Did we cut off together? Identify a one clear cut off you heard (be specific) and one that needs to be worked on.  (You can identify more)
6)  Did we follow the marked dynamics? (Where are some places that need to be fixed?)

Model Response:
1)I listened to the song "Tres Cantos *NOTE* THE MEASURES ARE INACCURATE - THIS IS AN EXAMPLE
2) The notes on measures 5 and 6 were off in the tenors.
3) The diction was a little unclear in measure 35 when singing the Djosire,
4) We were not balanced on page 20 measure 59. It is soprano heavy
5) We cut off very clearly in measure 35 at the end of "humm." We did not cut off in measure 41 at the end of "re."
6) The dynamics were particularly good on measure 42 and 43, but we did not follow the piano dynamic in measure 20.

drive.google.com/open?id=10KOLAzW3p8LmwBaMqIQSUFEu8-u1R_MC

Assignment:
Listen to all of the rehearsal recordings from 5/1/2019.
You can submit a paper copy or do a blog post here, but you must answer the following questions.
Worth 20 points. Due by next chorus rehearsal (5/8).

1. What song are you writing about? 
2. Give an example in the music when we followed dynamics well. Use measure numbers. Why was this a good example (2 points)
3. Give an example in the music where our dynamics can be improved. Use measure numbers. What did we do and how can we fix it? (3 points)
4. Give an example of where we had a strong cut-off. Use the measure number. What made it a good cut-off? (2 points)
5. Give an example of where we can improve our cut offs using measure number. How can we fix it? (3 points)
6. Give an example of where the chorus displayed good balance (all four parts sounded good together with no one sticking out.) Use measure numbers and explain what made it good balance (2 points)
7. Where is an example in the song where we can improve our balance (use measure numbers)? How can we improve it? (3 points)
8. Describe any other area of the song that we could improve upon (you can use note accuracy, rhythm accuracy, diction, etc.) You must use measure numbers (5 points).

This blog is worth 20 points. 

​This assignment is due by Wednesday, October 31st.

Practice any combination of songs for a total of 60 minutes over the course of the week.  Answer the following questions:

1)  How long did you practice for?
2)  What song(s) did you practice?

This assignment is due by Wednesday, October 31st.

Practice any combination of songs for a total of 60 minutes over the course of the week.  Answer the following questions:

1)  How long did you practice for?
2)  What song(s) did you practice?

This assignment is due by Wednesday, October 10th. 

Use the practice files under the "practice/rehearsal files" or click on the link below.  Practice as many songs as you want, but preferably "Let My People Go" and "Listen to the Winter Wind."

1. What songs did you practice?
2. How was using the practice file(s) helpful?
3. What was challenging about using the practice file and how could it be improved? 

Link to files:
​drive.google.com/open?id=10md_YD0VkKZAezx-A7HrRRCyw-CnX6bD

This assignment is due by Wednesday, October 10th. 

Use the practice files under the "practice/rehearsal files" or click on the link below.  Practice "Pat-A-Pan" at least three times using the recording.  After you have done it, answer the following questions

1. Did you practice using the practice file?
   
2. How was using the practice file(s) helpful?
   
3. What was challenging about using the practice file and how could it be improved? 

Link to files:
​drive.google.com/open?id=10md_YD0VkKZAezx-A7HrRRCyw-CnX6bD

​Welcome back!  I hope all of your summers were awesome, and I look forward to a fantastic year with you all. 

This first post is due by September 19th.  Your assignment is to practice posting correctly and answer two questions.

1) Click on the blue font/the name of the post and enter a response.

2) Enter the correct name.
For name, enter your first middle and last initials followed by your grade level.  So if my name was John R Smith and I was in grade 9, I would use the name JRS9.

3) In two or more sentences, answer the following questions:
             1) Why did you join chorus this year?
             2) What goal do you have for yourself as a musician or as a singer in chorus and how will you achieve it?

A sample answer is included below.

Welcome back!  I hope all of your summers were awesome, and I look forward to a fantastic year with you all. 

This first post is due by September 19th.  Your assignment is to practice posting correctly and answer two questions.

1) Click on the blue font/the name of the post and enter a response.

2) Enter the correct name.
For name, enter your first middle and last initials followed by your grade level.  So if my name was John R Smith and I was in grade 9, I would use the name JRS9.

3) In two or more sentences, answer the following questions:
             1) Why did you join chorus this year?
             2) What goal do you have for yourself as a musician or as a singer in chorus and how will you achieve it?

A sample answer is included below.