Choir Vocabulary
If I were to ask the altos to crescendo, what would they do with their voices?
Get Louder
True or False: When preparing to sing, you are allowed to lean over and talk during the song.
FALSE
What measure does the new solo start in "Somewhere over the rainbow"?
Measure 5
This student has an older sister who sings in my 7th Grade Choir (2 options)
Cayla Corona or Tyson Walker
How many cats does Mr. Burroughs have?
two cats
What is the term for when the choir holds a note longer than the original value, and waits for the cue to stop singing?
Fermata
Where should your hands be when singing in choir?
At your side, or holding your music
What measure number do the Soprano and Altos start singing "In the Jungle the mighty Jungle"?
Measure 17
This Student has a sister who sings in my Highschool Choirs.
Axton Pedery
What is Mr. Burroughs Favorite Color?
Purple
What are the four volume dynamic markings we have discussed?
Forte, Mezzo-Forte, Mezzo-Piano, Piano
With your team, show me how you should stand at the choir concert.
Head up, Feet shoulder width apart, attention on the director (me)
What measure number does everyone sing "Sky's are blue" in Somewhere over the Rainbow?
Measure 15
This student can often be seen wearing medals from WWII
Matthew Comey
How many choirs does Mr. Burroughs teach?
(think outside of school as well)
7 choirs!
3 at the HS
3 at the MS
1 outside of school
What are the two ways to write a crescendo?
Cresc. or <
What is Stagger Breathing?
When you breath at a different time then your neighbor
What Measure does the verse "Hush my darling, don't fear my darling" start on?
Measure 41
This student has a sister in my 8th grade choir.
Maggie Richesson
What is Mr. Burroughs Favorite Baseball Team?
The Boston Redsox
What word means to gradually slow down in a song (we do this in "Somewhere Over the Rainbow)
Ritardando or Rit.
What is the concert attire for the upcoming concert?
All black!
How many measures are in the song "Somewhere Over the Rainbow"?
46 Measures
This student can be seen with a hat that has their own name stitched into the side of it
Ayden Caywood
How many pets does Mr. Burroughs have?
4 pets
2 cats, 1 dog, 1 turtle