1. Miami Arts Charter School at Homestead Mrs. Martínez
Welcome to Choir
Miami Arts Charter School at Homestead
Mrs. Martínez

2. National Standards of Music Education
Understand music in relation to history and culture.
Singing, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music.
Improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
Compose and arrange music within specified guidelines.
Read and notate music.
Listen to, analyze, and describe music.
Evaluate music and music performances.
Understand relationships between music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.

3. Choir Course Descriptions
Period 1- Treble Choir, Period 2-Mixed Choir, Period 4- Women’s Chorus
Period 6-Concert Choir, Period 7- Vocal Techniques
These courses promote the enjoyment and appreciation of music through performance of basic, high- quality choral music. Rehearsals focus on the development of critical listening/aural skills; foundational instrumental technique and skills, music literacy, and ensemble skills; and aesthetic musical awareness culminating in periodic public performances.
Students in this advanced class refine their musicianship and performance skills on a specified voice. Students prepare for post-secondary and community music experiences and develop artistry independently through a variety of advanced solos, etudes, and excerpts.

4. Daily Activities
PHYSICAL WARM-UP: Moderate stretching and bending exercises will open each rehearsal. The purpose of such exercises is to relax the muscle groups involved in singing.
VOCAL WARM-UP: Various exercises will be used to increase vocal range, promote vocal flexibility, improve tone quality, promote consistent vowel production, strengthen pitch concept, and instill breath support.
REPERTOIRE: Various musical styles and genres will be introduced. The difficulty level will range from unison to sixteen-part singing and will be determined by the ability of the group.

5. Daily Activities
EAR TRAINING: Students will develop their listening skills through the repertoire.
THEORY: Students will learn the theoretical aspects of music, which will provide them with opportunities in compositional analysis and writing.
SIGHT-SINGING: Students will be given daily rhythmic and melodic sight-singing material to gradually increase their proficiency level with musical notation. Students will also learn sight-reading through their concert repertoire.
HISTORY: Students will learn the historical background and context of the music they perform. Students will also learn about the major musical periods and composers. In addition, students will learn about cultural connections and other influences of music.

6. Evaluation Criteria Daily Preparation
Materials – binder, & pencil
Musical preparation
Participation/contribution
Practice time
Conduct
Rehearsal Focus and Efficacy
Written Assignments
Class work – individual and group
Projects
Singing Tests
Individual sight-reading
Individual, sectional singing of repertoire
Attendance – Absences and Tardies
Class
Rehearsals
Concerts
Solo Repertoire Performances
Solo Festival
Winter/ spring Concert
Extra Performance
Opportunities
Choral Evaluation Festival

7. Grading Method Rehearsal Focus and Efficacy Assessments Performances*
Assignments
*Students who have a D or an F in ANY CLASS must seek proper approval as per MAC’s new performance eligibility requirements.

8. MAC Website & Teacher Page Important links
MAC Website
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Student Portal and Website Login: CLICK HERE
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Class information
Upcoming events
Mrs. Martinez’s Teacher Page: CLICK HERE

9. Sign up for Choir Reminders
Treble Choir Mixed Choir Women’s Chorus
@tr3ble @mix3d @wom3ns
Concert Choir
@conc3rt

10. Important Dates and Deadlines
Choir Dress Fee and Measurement/ Size Chart
Due: September 24
Choir Winter Concert
Saturday December 8,2018
Dress Rehearsal: Friday December 7,2018
Choir Spring Concert
Saturday May 17,2019
Solo Evaluation Festival/ Rehearsal
March 1, 2019
Solo Evaluation Performance
March 2, 2019
Chorus Evaluation Festival Rehearsals
March 16,2019
Chorus Evaluation Festival
March 17,2019

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