Listen to the rehearsal recordings below, then respond to the questions below them:

Rehearsal Files

1) Which song do you feel is in the best shape for the concert?
2) Which song do you feel needs more work in the concert? 
3) Whichever song you said needs work, explain what we can do in rehearsal to fix the song (writing "don't do the song" is not a valid answer.

Due Thursday, December 5th

This assignment is due by Tuesday, November 26th at 11:59PM

Listen to ALL four songs on the drive located below:

Rehearsal Recordings

Answer the following questions:
1) Which song sounds strongest? Why?
2) Which song needs the most work? Why?
3) Choose ANY of the songs - and write about one spot that sounds good and one spot that needs improvement using measure numbers - 
              a) What Song did you Pick?
              b) Cut-offs
              c) Dynamics (Volume)
              d) Phrasing (Breathing and connecting)
              e) Balance (Hearing all of the parts well)
              f) Entrances (Coming in together Strong)
              g) Note/Rhythm Accuracy

This week, your assignment is to use the practice files and sing along with the recording with your music. I created the files on google drive, so you should be able to click them and have access to my folder as long as you have the link.

To prove completion, for your blog write down what songs you practiced (you have to do all at least once for full credit). Also write down if you had any trouble using or accessing the practice files.

Sample Answer: I practiced both Something Told the Wild Geese and Happiness for about 15 minutes. I had trouble finding the link at first, but then I figured it out.

Due Dates
7/8 Grade -  Wednesday, October 16th
5/6 Grade -  Thursday, October 17th

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?