Course Description

  • Choir 5 is an introduction to singing and musical literacy in a group setting. Singers will learn about music elements (form, rhythm, melody, harmony, etc.) in a rehearsal setting. There will be a focus on group cooperation. There are three evening performances per year.

Standards taught in Grade 5 Choir

  • Artistic Foundations

    4.1.1 Demonstrate knowledge of the foundations of the arts area.

    • Describe the elements of music including melody, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, tone color, texture, form and their related concepts.
    • Describe how the elements and their related concepts such as pitch, tempo, canon, and ABA are used in the performance, creation or response to music.

    4.1.2 Demonstrates knowledge and use of the technical skills of the art form, integrating technology when applicable.

    • Read and notate music using standard notation such as quarter, half and eighth notes and rests, the lines and spaces of the treble clef, and time signatures.
    • Sing and play alone and in a group demonstrating proper posture, breathing, technique, age-appropriate tone quality and expressive intent.

    Artistic Process: Create or Make

    4.2.1 Create or make in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

    • Improvise and compose rhythms, melodies, and accompaniments using voice or instruments to express a specific musical idea.

    Artistic Process: Perform or Present

    4.3.1 Perform or present in a variety of contexts in the arts area using the artistic foundations.

    • Sing alone and in groups such as rounds and part songs or play instruments alone and in a group.

    Artistic Process: Respond or Critique

    4.4.1 Respond to or critique a variety of creations or performances using the artistic foundations.

    • Justify personal interpretations and reactions to a variety of musical works or performances.

Materials Used

    • A variety of unison and 2-part choral literature
    • Teacher-created supplementary materials