Concert Choir

Concert Choir

Course Syllabus 23-24

Course Name: Concert Choir

Teacher: Mr. Brian Bacon

865-829-7770 ext 3826

Course Content: Concert Choir is a vocal music class for students who wish to participate in a performance-based ensemble whose repertoire consists of compositions of an intermediate to advanced level. Studies will be aligned with the New Jersey Visual and Performing Arts Curriculum Standards.

Course Description: This is a non-auditioned ensemble open to all students with a desire to sing. Music skills such as note-reading and sight-singing will be included in course study. Students participating in this course will be required to participate in two concerts and rehearsals outside the school day (winter and spring) per school year. Additional performances and/or rehearsals outside the school day may also be required. Individual attention will be given to students wishing to participate in region and All-State choral ensembles.

Course Objectives: Students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge and skills that increase aesthetic awareness in music and how it relates to the other performing arts.
Refine perceptual, physical and technical skills through creating music.
Produce artistic musical performances using music and arts elements, technology and media.
Analyze performances, both theirs and others, demonstrating knowledge of the process of critique.
Explain various historical, social and cultural influences which have generated artistic accomplishments throughout the ages, and which continue to shape contemporary music.
Collaborate in small and large groups with other students in performance situations as well as classroom activities.

Required Texts and Resources:

A choir folder (provided by the teacher)
Music by various composers and arrangers (provided by the teacher).
Sight-singing materials (provided by the teacher).
Notebook and pencils (provided by the student).

Course Policies:

Student participation will be graded on a daily basis. Any student unprepared (without the required materials) or unwilling to participate (doing work from other classes, disrupting rehearsal) will be marked down for the day.
Cost of replacing lost music and/or resources will be the responsibility of the student.
All students are required to follow all policies cited in the student handbook.

Responsibilities: Students are to:

Arrive on time to class, and be ready to work when the bell rings.
Bring all required music and materials to class every day.
Take notes and mark music as instructed.
Turn in any assignments completed and on time.
Refrain from eating and chewing gum in class. Drinking water only in class is allowed due to the physical demands of performing.
Treat the teacher and their fellow students with respect.
Actively participate in class daily.

Evaluation: The following types of evaluation will be used in this class:

Quizzes, worksheets and written assignments.
Sight-singing exams
Participation and behavior at concert performances and rehearsals.
Participation in rotations a minimum of two (2) times per marking period.
Class participation.

Rotations:

Rotations must be scheduled during periods when students have study halls or free periods which correspond with Mr. Bacon’s office hours. A list of office hours is posted on the bulletin board outside the Choir Room (C133).

Grading Policy:

Quarterly Grade

Grading will be on a total points based system, with daily

work/quizzes/worksheets worth 10 points, each rotation worth 50 points,

tests worth 100 points, and performances worth 200 points.

Important Dates:

Please understand that as regulations change, so may these dates. I will provide updates as soon as I receive them so you may adjust your calendar accordingly.

Winter Concert (at CHS) - December 20, 2023

Spring Concert (at CHS) - May 15, 2024