DYERSBURG HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Subject: ADVANCED CHOIR _____ Semester

Grade: 9-12 _____ Year

	TOPIC	ESSENTIAL QUESTION
AUGUST	Rhythm patterns and vocal technique	Why are different meter signatures needed for music? How is proper singing technique important to good vocal health? What are the musical characteristics that lend to a musical style?
SEPTEMBER	Solfege music reading Singing styles	How does Solfege singing lead to better musicianship? How does writing music make you a more sensitive musician?
OCTOBER	Independent musicianship	How does preparation of All-West music and auditioning for All-West lead to more independent musicianship?
NOVEMBER	Intonation Renaissance style Conducting Latin	What conditions must exist before good intonation can occur? What are the musical characteristics of Renaissance music? How does Latin improve your singing in English?
DECEMBER	Seasonal choral literature.	What previous learned choral styles and techniques are synthesized in the choral productions?
JANUARY	Choral structure	How does chordal structure lead to tension and release in music?
FEBRUARY	Solo and small ensemble singing.	How does solo singing lead to better independent musicianship?
MARCH	Italian German	Why is it important to have singing skill in different languages?
APRIL	Music styles Classical styles	Why is it necessary for a musician to be familiar with the different periods and their respective performance practices?
MAY	Choral forms	How are the choral forms similar and different?