Notable Composers
Born in 1685, this German composer is often viewed as one of the most influential of the late Baroque period. His defining works span all sorts of instrumentations including voice, such as the Brandenburg Concertos, The Well-Tempered Clavier, and St Matthew Passion.
Who is Johann Sebastian Bach
2nv: Johnny Aykroyd has expressed a lack of enthusiasm as indicated by his lip-syncing as opposed to singing for the bulk of rehearsal
Thou shalt not begin a passage with pitches without first doing this
What is asking the accompanist for reference pitches
"Mine" as in This little light of mi----ne
What are AH and EEE
We may formatively assess the students from time to time without singling any students out using this methodology
What is asking the class as a whole through voluntary participation, asking group questions which can be answered by a show of hands, etc
Described by The Daily Telegraph as "a modern composer who is both popular and original," this Grammy Award-winning composer is known for his intricate, dense style of writing as well as his groundbreaking virtual choirs
Who is Eric Whitacre
2nv: The students express derailed attention as indicated by them all focusing on the Sprite Cranberry™ festivities happening outside the chorus room window
What is 3d: explain the insignificance of Sprite Cranberry™ compared to choir and the repertoire we must prepare by the concert date
Before singling out any individual problems in a passage, ensemble accuracy can nearly always be improved with this one easy technique
What is repeating the passage
"Noise" as in That's a whole lotta no-----ise
What are "O" and "EE"
In order to make a concerted effort our students of various cultural backgrounds can see themselves in the composers of our programs, we must do this
What is actively research and seek out repertoire composed by a diverse range of artists so everybody is represented
Often hailed as one of America's premier choral composers, her style of writing is characterized by a strong emphasis on melody as well as a mix of influences from both the western classical cannon and African American popular styles. Notable works include The Cry of Jeremiah, He is Marvelous, and Sing Unto The Lord.
Who is Rosephanye Powell
2nv: Timmy's piercing gaze has been directed towards you for 10 minutes at this point. He has not blinked.
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In virtually all scenarios, these two musical aspects should be made accurate before refining the piece in any other areas
What are pitches and rhythms
"Road" as in Country ro-----ads
What are "OH" and "UUU"
If a student is unable to stand or walk without assistance, this should be kept as first priority as the group rehearses and performs
What is keeping the student physically with the rest of the ensemble
This American composer and pianist is often hailed as the "King of Ragtime." His operas and arias pioneered the popular "barbershop" sound.
Who is Scott Joplin
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When working out rhythms as a class, it's important to dedicate at least a portion of civilians to this important duty
What is beat-patting duty
"Hear" as in Do you hear what I hear?
What are "EE" and "IHR"
If a student has an IEP (individualized education program), these actions can be taken to ensure the student and their family has a stupendous time working with our district
What is carefully reading the student's IEP, attending meetings with the IEP Team, working closely with the student's paraprofessional if they have one, creating modified assignments better tailored to their needs when necessary, creating open-ended assignments which accommodate the entire class's learning styles, etc