Choir
Course Overview

 

Taught by:  Brent Huber
 

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HS Choir  (full year class)
Director: Brent Huber           

Curriculum and Objectives

  • Improve ensemble and individual vocal technique 
  • Develop performance/concert skills and discipline 
  • Learn and practice melodic and rhythmic singing 
  • Learn music notation reading, sight singing, and basic piano skills 
  • Recognize and name musical intervals
  • Expand creativity by improvisation and interpretation 
  • Enhance critical listening and appreciation of music styles, periods, and cultures 
  • Acquire knowledge and understanding of musical heritage
  • Develop self-discipline, group responsibility, and cooperation  
  • Understand and apply music in life long enrichment
  • Enjoy opportunities to enhance self esteem and have fun

              

Grades will be based on:

  • 20% Concerts- attendance, performance quality , set-up, strike, visual and aural presentation,
  • 30% Rehearsal- engagement, attendance, ensemble support, preparation, attendance
  • 20% Practice (homework)-  song preparation, internet practice tools, music theory
  • 20% Evaluations- vocal technique, sight reading, music theory and notation,
  • 10% Individual progress  

Internet

Internet practice tools are available to help students practice at home.  Homework will be stored in "Blackboard," an internet teaching tool.  Please review your internet connections and email address.  Be ready to log on with your e-mail address by Tuesday, August 31.

http://www.asij.ac.jp/music/choir.html

 Concerts

Please mark these dates on your calendars and date books today.

               October 20, Wednesday: International Honor Choir Audition due- (optional)*

               November 20, Saturday: Solo and Ensemble Festival at ISSH- (optional)*

               December 4, Saturday: 2:30PM: HS/MS Choral Concert (Holiday Happening)

               March 10, Thursday, all day:  HS Choral Festival at ISSH

               March 11, Friday:  6:30PM  HS Kanto Plain Honor Concert at ISSH (optional)

               March 15-21, International Honor Festival- (optional)

               March 25, Friday, 7PM: HS/MS Choral Concert

               April 22,23,28,29 HS Spring Music (optional)

               May 18, Wednesday, Fine Arts Recognition Program

               May 28, Saturday, 10AM:  MS/HS Bands and Choir Concert

               June 4, Saturday, 3:30PM: Graduation and selected on-campus performances and activities

 

               *Choir Level 2: Solo/ Ensemble Festival and Honor Choir auditions are required.

 

Concerts are the important culminating activities for choir, our  “final exams.” Attendance at scheduled concerts is mandatory and important for both the completion of the musician’s educational progress and for the betterment of the choir. Valid previously arranged absences must be made three weeks in advance by parents and are strongly discouraged. Excused illnesses will be made up by individual recorded performance. Choir is a year-long curriculum and students are expected to complete the full year.           

Classroom Guidelines

               • Bring music folder, notation, and a pencil (no pens) every rehearsal

               • Bottled water is encouraged in class. You will not be dismissed from class for drinks.

               • Cough drops or hard candies are helpful for sore throats. Gum or food is not allowed in any music room.

               • Take care of your instrument. Lots of rest and lots of water (minimum 8 glasses a day!)

               • Respect your fellow musicians

               • Participate in scheduled performances (listed above)

               • Practice at home including using internet tools and Blackboard.  Keep e-mail address current.

               • Communicate! If you have a special need or problem share it with me after class or call me so that I may serve you better.

 

Commitment

The HS Choir is an experiential educational environment; students learn by doing and are motivated by performance goals. The quality of this class depends on the consistent participation and effort of all involved musicians.  
 

Music is a skill and passion that will bring a lifetime of reward.

 

Choir Level 2

Choir level 2 students will explore a particular personal interest in music by:

    1 auditioning for honor choir
    2 performing a solo or ensemble piece for solo/ensemble festival
    3 completing a master thesis project in music.  

I look forward to great year and am pleased to have you in our choir. Parents and singers, please feel free to contact me to discuss your progress and concerns.                                                                                                         

Brent Huber  

bhuber@asij.ac.jp

ASIJ extension 454

http://www.asij.ac.jp/music/choir.html

 

National Standards for Music Education

Music Educators National Conference- United States

 

1 Singing, alone and with other, a varied repertoire of music

2 Performing on instruments, alone and with others, a varied repertoire of music

3 Improvising melodies, variations, and accompaniments

4 Composing and arranging music within specified guidelines

5 Reading and notation music

6 Listening to, analyzing, and describing music

7 Evaluating music and music performances

8 Understanding relationships between music, the other arts, and disciplines outside the arts

9 Understanding music in relation to history and culture

 

 

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Updated 12月, 2006