SPRINGVILLE HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS

It is the desire of Springville High School to offer a course which extends the study of music into a level of technical skills as well as appreciation and enjoyment. Chorus class teaches responsibility to yourself and your school. Our class objectives are to learn music theory, master correct vocal techniques, and perform at a proficient level exhibiting appropriate performance behavior.

Syllabus for Chorus

I. Music Theory

A. Rhythm

1. Beat: basic pulse of the rhythm

2. Tempo: speed of beats

3. Meter: pattern of accented and unaccented beats

4. Note and Rest Values: symbols to indicate passing of time in music

5. Time Signature: meter or basic rhythmic grouping

B. Pitch

1. Note

2. Staff

3. Ledger Lines

4. Clef

5. Sharps, Flats, and Naturals

6. Intervals

C. Major Keys

1. Scale

2. Key Signature

3. Accidentals

4. Modulation

5. Transposition

D. Minor Keys

1. Chord

2. Root

3. Triad

4. Seventh Chord

5. Inverted Chord

Music Theory Test

II. The Human Voice

A. Proper posture for Vocal Performance

B. Exploring Physical Challenges for Vocal Workouts

C. Vocal Exercises with Numerals

D. Vocal Exercises with Solfege and Hand Signs

E. Sight Singing Demonstrations and Exercises

F. Expressive Singing

III. Choral Techniques

A. Choral Tone

B. Choral Diction

C. Balance and Blend

D. Intonation of Voice and Head

E. Rhythmic Precision

F. Vocal Expression

IV. Choral Skills

A. Sight Singing Exercises

B. Unison Singing

C. Canon Singing

D. Part Independence

E. A Cappella Singing

F. Two Part Singing

G. Three and Four Part Singing

Singing Test

V. Dramatic and Comedy Musical Productions

A. Music for the Stage

1.Early concerts

2. Minstrel Shows

3.Vaudeville Shows

B. Musical Comedy

1. Broadway

2. Films

Broadway Musicals Test

VI. Rehearsal - Christmas Concert/ Spring Concert