Singing Panthers Choir (Period 6) Assignments
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- 2016-2017 School Year
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Welcome to Singing Panthers 6th/7th Grade Choir!
Singing Panthers Choir is a performance class for students in their first year of choir at CCMS. Students gain knowledge and skills in proper vocal technique, unison and two or three-part singing, music reading, notation, terminology, ear training, critical analysis, and music history. Students experience a varied repertoire in music in different languages, cultures, and stylistic periods. Singing Panthers students perform in three school concerts a year, and often collaborate with performing ensembles from across the district.
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Intervals to Sing: (See back for rubric and songs to remember the intervals!)
Do, re, do
Do, mi, do
Do, fa, do
Do, so, do
Do, la, do
Do, ti, do
Do, do1, do
Intervals to Sing in Order:
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A Song to Remember the Interval: |
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Do, re, do |
“Do, a deer” from Sound of Music “Happy Birthday” |
Major 2nd |
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Do, mi, do |
“Oh When the Saints” |
Major 3rd |
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Do, fa, do |
“Here Comes the Bride” “Amazing Grace” |
Perfect 4th |
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Do, so, do |
“Star Wars” theme “Twinkle, Twinkle” |
Perfect 5th |
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Do, la, do |
“My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean” “Dashing Through the Snow,” (Jingle Bells) “NBC” Chimes |
Major 6th |
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Do, ti, do |
“Superman” theme song “Over the rainbow” (1st and 3rd notes) |
Major 7th |
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Do, do1, do |
“Somewhere over the rainbow” “Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow” |
Octave (8th) |
Solfege Intervals Video Rubric Evaluation
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Hand Signs |
Vowels |
Posture (1 point each) |
Solfege Pitch Accuracy (1 pt each) |
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All hand signs are accurate |
Tall, resonant vowels all of the time |
___ String from the back of the neck
___ Sternum (ribcage) is lifted
___ Shoulders stay down on breath intake
___ Ears, shoulders, hips, and heels are aligned
___ Chin stays level and/or parallel with the floor (Do the “L” check) |
____ Do, Re, Do (major 2nd) If not in tune, you sang: _______________
____ Do, Mi, Do (major 3rd) If not in tune, you sang: _______________
____ Do, Fa, Do (perfect 4th) If not in tune, you sang: _______________
____ Do, So, Do (perfect 5th) If not in tune, you sang: _______________
____ Do, La, Do (major 6th) If not in tune, you sang: _______________
____ Do, Ti, Do (major 7th) If not in tune, you sang: _______________
____ Do, Do’, Do (perfect octave) If not in tune, you sang: _______________
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Most hand signs are accurate |
Tall, resonant vowels most of the time |
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Some hand signs are accurate |
Tall, resonant vowels some of the time |
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Few accurate hand signs |
Few or no tall, resonant vowels |
Comments: Total points: ________/20 pts
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- Use a black pen or fine-tipped marker
- Draw your design in the blank space provided
- Be sure to have a music-related image
- Remember that both instrumental and vocal ensembles will be performing in the concert
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Singing “Gatatumba”: Due Friday, November 18th
1. Attached you should find a copy of these directions, as well as a pdf of the lyrics of “Gatatumba,” plus three different practice tracks (all have all 3 voice parts played simultaneously, with one part louder than the rest depending on which line is meant to be practiced on that track). There is also a video of Sra. Miguez reading the words in Spanish.
2. Take out your “Gatatumba,” music, and click on the video of Sra. Miguez. Pause the video after each line, and read your words after her, getting the pronunciation right. Make sure all the “s”’s are regular “s” sound, but the “c” sound becomes “th.”
3. Next, click on the practice track. Practice singing your part, along with your particular practice track, for the whole piece. It is recommended that you sing it through at least three times.
4. Finally, sing your part along with the video posted online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIp-AWnCRKQ
5. When you are ready, Call Ms. Koplinka-Loehr, at (262) 7CHOIR5, which is:
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Pronunciation |
Vocal Technique: Support |
Vocal Technique: Vowel Production |
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All pitches are accurate |
All words are intelligible & pronounced correctly |
Student sings with a centered tone and a supported core of the sound all of the time, at a p or pp level. |
Student performs tall, resonant vowels all of the time |
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Most pitches are accurate |
Most words are intelligible and are pronounced correctly |
Student sings with a centered tone and a supported core of the sound most of the time, at a p or pp level. |
Student performs tall, resonant vowels most of the time |
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Some pitches are accurate |
Some words are intelligible and are pronounced correctly |
Student sings with a centered tone and a supported core of the sound some of the time, at a p or pp level. |
Student performs tall, resonant vowels some of the time |
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Few or no pitches are accurate |
Few or no words are intelligible and/or pronounced correctly |
Student does not sing with a centered tone and a supported core of the sound. |
Student does not sing with tall, resonant vowels most of the time |
Comments: Total Score: _____/16 pts
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- Attached you should find a copy of these directions, as well as a practice video and a printout of the solfege practice guide, with the hand symbols. You may practice as many times as you need to. (You may also check under the “Media” button to view the video).
- When you are ready, use a smartphone, computer, or tablet to create a video. You can log on to youtube.com, use Photobooth, Camera, or any other video-making application. Begin your video by saying your name and “Singing Panthers Choir.” Then, sing a major scale, starting the pitch “do” of your choice. You must say all of the syllables in order, and show each hand sign to get full credit. You may not look at your solfege sheet or any solfege guide while you make your video.
- Once you are satisfied with your video, use the arrow/upload feature to send or share it with Ms. Koplinka-Loehr. If you can type your name onto your file or in the email, that would be great; if not, just leave it as is. You must send it to [email protected] in order to get credit.
- If you are having difficulties, you can call my google voice mailbox at: (262) 7CHOIR5, which is (262) 724-6475, or send me an email.
- If you do not have access to a smartphone or the internet, you may go to the computer lab or library before or afterschool, or come by Room 1 during PAWs or afterschool to practice and complete this assignment.
Solfege Video Quiz Rubric Evaluation: based on the following criteria (see attached pdf)
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Solfege Syllables |
Hand Signs |
Pitch (1 pt for each in-tune note and interval) |
Posture (1 pt each) |
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- CCMS Singing Panthers Choir Syllabus 16_17 Spanish.pdf
- CCMS Singing Panthers Choir Syllabus 16_17.pdf
- CCMS All-Choir Parent Volunteer Slip Spanish.pdf
- CCMS Singing Panthers Syllabus return slip 16-17.pdf
- CCMS Singing Panthers Syllabus return slip 16_17 Spanish.pdf
- CCMS All-choir parent volunteer slip.pdf
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