Africentric Early College
7th Grade Vocal Music
Siedia Woods
simewo@yahoo.com
614-804-8967
Tentative Instructional Outline
CHOIR IS AN ACADEMIC CLASS NOT AN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY
Date
July 24, 2013
July 25, 2013
July 26, 2013
July 29, 2013
July 30, 2013
July 31, 2013
August 1, 2013
First 3 Days of School
Activity and Class Assignment
Class room rules and Expectations
Getting to know you exercise
Getting to know your classmates
Objectives and Details
Week 1
Introduction to vocal music
Break students up into their vocal groups (Soprano’s,
Alto’s, and Tenors)
Introduce students to the songs they will be singing
throughout the semester.
America the Beautiful, The Star Spangled banner, The
Africentric School Song, Lift every voice, I believe I can fly,
Man in the mirror
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
August 2, 2013
Girls’ Choir (Acapella group)
Beautiful (Christina Aguilera), Kum By Yah, His eye is on
the sparrow
August 5, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 6, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 7, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 8, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Week 2
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
August 9, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
August 12, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 13, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 14, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 15, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
August 16, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Week 3
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Week 4
August 19, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 20, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 21, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 22, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
August 23, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
August 26, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 27, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Week 5
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
August 28, 2013
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
August 29, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
August 30, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Week 6
September 2, 2013
September 3, 2013
Labor Day (No School)
September 4, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 5, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
September 6, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
September 9, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 10,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 11,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 12,
2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
September 13,
2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Week 7
Week 8
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
September 16,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 17,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 18,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 19,
2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
September 20,
2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Week 9
September 23,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 24,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 25,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
September 26,
2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
September 27,
2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Second 9 Weeks
Week 1
September 30,
2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
October 1, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
October 2, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
October 3, 2013
October 4, 2013
October 7, 2013 –
October 11, 2013
October 28, 2013 –
November 8, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
Develop an appreciation for the
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Ohio Assessment Achievement Test
Ohio Graduation Test
Week 2
October 28, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
October 29, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
October 30, 2013
Students will sing America the Beautiful, The Star
Spangled banner, The Africentric School Song, Lift every
voice, I believe I can fly, Man in the mirror
October 31, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
November 1, 2013
Boys Choir (Acapella group)
In the still of the Night, Yesterday, I promise
November 4, 2013
Week 3
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 5, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 6, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Demonstrate evidence of
developing musicianship
(interval recognition, tonal,
rhythmic accuracy, phrasing,
solfege, and music reading
ability).
Student will be able to:
Demonstrate evidence of
developing musicianship
(interval recognition, tonal,
rhythmic accuracy, phrasing,
solfege, and music reading
ability).
Student will be able to:
Demonstrate evidence of
developing musicianship
(interval recognition, tonal,
rhythmic accuracy, phrasing,
solfege, and music reading
ability).
November 7, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 8, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 11, 2013
Week 4
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 12, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 13, 2013
Professional Development Day (No Classes)
November 14, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 15, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 18, 2013
Week 5
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 19, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 20, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 21, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 22, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
Student will be able to:
Demonstrate evidence of
developing musicianship
(interval recognition, tonal,
rhythmic accuracy, phrasing,
solfege, and music reading
ability).
Student will be able to:
Demonstrate evidence of
developing musicianship
(interval recognition, tonal,
rhythmic accuracy, phrasing,
solfege, and music reading
ability).
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
November 25, 2013
Week 6
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 26, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
November 27, 2013
November 28, 2013
November 29, 2013
PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCE
THANKSGIVING BREAK
THANKSGIVING BREAK
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
NO SCHOOL
December 2, 2013
Week 7
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 3, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 4, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 5, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 6, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 9, 2013
Week 8
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 10, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 11, 2013
Professional Development Day (No Classes)
Professional Development
Day (No Classes)
December 12, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 13, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Week 9
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
December 16, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 17, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 18, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 19, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
December 20, 2013
Students will begin to work on winter concert music.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Student will be able to:
Develop an appreciation for the
vocal art, as a cultural force in a
civilized world.
Vocal Music Rubric
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Superior
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Poor
20
18
16
14
12
Superior
25 pts
Pitch
Superior
Excellent
22 pts
Very Good
20 pts
Average
18 pts
Poor
16 pts
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Poor
An occasional
isolated error, but
most of the time
pitch is accurate and
secure.
Some accurate
pitches, but there are
frequent and/or
repeated errors.
Very few accurate or
secure pitches.
3357764
Virtually no errors.
Virtually no errors Pitch is very
accurate.
3357762
An occasional iso
3357760
Who needs pitch?
3357772
Who needs pitch?
3357761
Very few accura
Some accurate p
Rhythm
Superior
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Poor
The beat is
somewhat erratic.
Some rhythms are
accurate. Frequent or
repeated duration
errors. Rhythm
problems
occasionally.
The beat is usually
erratic and rhythms
are seldom accurate,
detracting
significantly from
the overall
performance.
Ain't got no rhythm.
3357774
The beat is secure
The beat is secur and the rhythms are
accurate for the
music being sung.
The beat is secure
and the rhythms are
mostly accurate.
There are a few
duration errors, but
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these do not detract
The beat is secur from the overall
performance.
3357766
3357765
The beat is some
The beat is usual
3357773
Ain't got no rhyth
Tone Quality
Superior
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Poor
Tone is often
focused, clear, and
centered, but
sometimes the tone
is uncontrolled in the
normal singing
range. Extremes in
range are usually
uncontrolled.
The tone is often not
focused, clear, or
centered regardless
of the range,
significantly
detracting from the
overall performance.
Mumbles, shouts,
sing inappropriately,
or will not sing.
3357775
Tone is consistently
Tone is consisten focused, clear, and
centered throughout
the range of the
voice.
3357770
Tone is focused,
Tone is focused,
clear, and centered
through the normal
singing range.
Extremes in range
sometimes cause
tone to be less
controlled.
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3357768
3357776
Mumbles, shouts,
Tone is often foc
The tone is often
Diction
Superior
Excellent
Very Good
Average
Poor
Student articulates
the words somewhat
clearly and the text
can be understood
most of the time.
Student is sometimes
articulating the
words, but the text is
often not discernible.
Student rarely
articulates the words
and the text is not
discernible.
No clue as to what
the student is
singing. Possibly
singing in a different
language.
3357782
Student articulates
Student articulate clearly and the text
of the music is
understandable.
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Student rarely art
No clue as to w h
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Student articulate
Student is someti
Your grade will be
Details
Points
Percent
determined by the
following
Class Participation
Concert’s/Performance
Total:
Letter Grade
A
B
C
D
F
of Final
Average
50
50
100%
Final Average in Percent
90 – 100
80 – 90
70 – 80
60 – 70
Below 60
CLASS ROOM EXPECTATIONS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Student must be on time to class.
No chewing gum, snacks, food, pop, or juice inside the class room.
Students are expected to participate every day, failure to do so will result in disciplinary actions.
Choir is a performance class, and you will receive a grade in this class.
NO CELL PHONES: Cell phones are strictly prohibited during rehearsals and performances.
ATTENDANCE AT ALL REHERSALS IS REQUIRED.
Chronic absenteeism and tardiness WILL result in the lowering of your grade.
Required performances
Required performances include, but are not limited to:
A. Fall Concert (TBD)
B. Holiday Concert (TBD)
C. Spring Concert (TBD)
Performance Information and Dress
1.
Students will perform in white tops and black dress pants (no denim) with black, closed toe shoes
(NO flip-flops or sandals please) and black socks for the guys.
o Female singers can choose to wear black dress pants (no denim) or a skirt. Please make
sure the skirt is knee-length or longer and the white top is modest (same rules as
school).
o Students who are unable to fulfill concert dress standards are asked to speak with Mama
Woods ASAP so that accommodations may be made far in advance of the performance
date. Students who do not meet concert dress standards at the performance will not be
allowed to perform. This will result in a 0 in the grade book for that performance.
2. Concert call for all students will be ONE HOUR prior to each performance.
o
o
Please treat each performance professionally. Be serious and
concentrate. Misbehavior on stage is distracting to every person at the performance
and is not considered acceptable behavior.
Social Responsibility: An understanding of the impact of an individual’s actions or
lack thereof on others. Develop an understanding of an individual’s moral and
ethical responsibility to other members of the ensemble, to the director, to the
composer of the music being performed, to the audience, and to the choral
performance art.
3.
Concert Participation is MANDATORY. Choir is a performance-based class. If you are not
present for performances you are not fulfilling a very essential element of the class.
4.
ANY ABSENCE will result in the concert grade of 0. If the absence is excused (which must be
verified with a note from parent/guardian), you will have two weeks or until the end of the quarter
(whichever comes first) to complete the following make up assignment.
o Students assume the responsibility for making up all missed work. In the event of any
excused absence, it is the student’s responsibility to contact the director and discuss
material missed or obtain additional help.
Discipline Plan
All music students are expected to adhere to the Band room Rules and regulations.
Any student who deprives another student of the right to learn will be disciplined
appropriately.
Consequences may include any/all of the following:
1.
Verbal/Visual Cue
2.
Seat Change
3.
Call to parent/guardian
4.
Letter to parent/guardian
5.
Detention
6.
Loss of participation privileges
7.
Referral to administrator