AMV4M1 GRADE 12 VOCAL R.A.P.
Course Description:
This course provides students with the opportunities to develop their musical literacy through the creation,
appreciation, analysis, and performance of music, including traditional, commercial, and art music. Students will
apply the creative process when performing appropriate technical exercises and repertoire and will employ the
critical analysis processes when reflection on, responding to, and analyzing live and recorded performances.
Students will consider the function of music in society and the impact of music on individuals and communities.
They will explore how to apply skills developed in music to their life and careers. This course will focus on both
Vocal and Choral performance experiences.
Unit Titles
Unit #1
“Various Vocal Techniques”
8 weeks
Unit #2
“Conducting, Sight-Singing and Theory”
6 weeks
Unit #3
“Community Outreach Teaching”
2 weeks
Unit #4 & CPT
“Recital Creation & Technique Application”
5 weeks
5 weeks
Marking Scheme
Knowledge and Understanding
15%
Thinking Inquiry
25%
Communication
20%
Application
40%
Culminating Task
20%
Exam
10%
70%
30%
BY THE END OF THE COURSE YOU WILL BE ABLE TO:
-demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of various vocal techniques.
-apply vocal techniques in group and individual performances.
-lead the class and community connections using choral conducting techniques.
-demonstrate an understanding of group responsibility in the creation of a performance.
-organize a recital concert for a large audience, applying vocal knowledge and various techniques.
Each singer will become a discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community who
celebrates the signs and sacred mystery of God's presence through word, song, sacrament, prayer,
forgiveness, reflection and moral living.