Courses of Study

1.) Produce a characteristic tone throughout the vocal range.

• Describing the function of the diaphragm as related to singing

• Singing legato and staccato articulations

• Supporting tone with proper breath control for 12 beats

• Singing with correct diction and intonation

2.) Sight-sing two- and three-part literature in treble or bass clef.

• Identifying the relationship of the key signature to "do" or l

• Performing music containing the intervals of a 2^nd , 3^rd , 4^th , 5^th, and octave

3.) Sing a varied repertoire of three-part literature, including selections in two languages.

• Performing accurately literature that indicates tempo markings of allegro, andante, and accelerando

• Performing accurately literature that indicates dynamic markings of crescendo and decrescendo

• Performing accurately literature that indicates an accent mark

• Responding vocally to conductor cues concerning dynamic contrasts

4.) Embellish melodies vocally using neighboring tones.

5.) Critique vocal performances to determine the accuracy of intonation and vocal techniques.

6.) Analyze a musical selection to identify the elements of music.

7.) Write melodic dictation composed of scale degrees 1 through 5 in a diatonic scale.

8.) Describe the importance and impact of vocal music in American history.

Example: songs used as coded information to find a path to freedom during the Civil War

9.) Identify major key signatures up to three flats and sharps.