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GRADE 11 VOCAL MUSIC COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course emphasizes the performance of music at a level that

strikes a balance between challenge and skill Student learning

will include participating in creative activities and listening per-

ceptively. Students will listen to, and perform music in a wide

variety of styles, from different time periods.

Course fee $.

Theory Sheets : Provided with class fee

Method books: loaned to students ( $10 replacement fee)

MARK WEIGHTING/100(includes studio work, sketchbook evaluation & tests)

% Formative Evaluation

KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING %

Assessment in this category may include but is not limited to the

performance of technical studies, scales and solos as well as

assignments, ear-training exercises and quizzes.

APPLICATION %

Assessment in this category may include but is not limited to

The performance of solos and repertoire in large and small ensembles,

composition and arranging projects as well as listening activities

THINKING & INQUIRY %

Assessment in this category may include but is not limited to

peer/self evaluations, concert critiques and research projects.

COMMUNICATION %

Assessment in this category may include but is not limited to class rou-

tine, preparation, practice logs, rehearsal and performance etiquette,

and class discussions

END OF THE YEAR PERFORMANCE TASKS

% Summative Evaluation

Performance of Repetoire, technical study, and scales %

Participation in department performances (concerts, tours)

Written component

Merivale High School

AMV 3O Vocal Music Course Outline

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UNIT 1 PERFORMANCEThe Students will

demonstrate correct posture, breathing, and basic vocal techniques.

accurately sing complex notation and stylistically correct articulation. sing with an understanding of complex musical phrase structures

(e.g., notated, improvised, or stylistically correct). control detailed and subtle notated or stylistically correct dynamics

while maintaining good tone quality.

sing with tone quality appropriate to the more advanced exercisesand repertoire being performed.

sing, with control and within an expanded range, the exercises andrepertoire being performed.

UNIT 2 THE ELEMENTS OF MUSIC

The Students will describe the elements of music and their function: Rhythm, melody,

harmony, texture, tone colour, and form.

demonstrate how the elements of music can be manipulated tocreate a different feel in the music

identify and define the degrees of a scale(i.e., tonic, supertonic,mediant, subdominant, dominant, submediant, leading-note);

aurally identify all intervals from a diminished unison to anaugmented octave.

compare and contrast detailed characteristics of sound(e.g., voice types and quality).

UNIT 3 WORLD MUSIC (FOLK)The Students will demonstrate

through performance the ability to sing in different languages. an understanding of the music rituals of several different countries. an understanding of the function of folk music in various cultures.

UNIT 4 MUSICALS AND OPERA

The Students will

demonstrate an advanced understanding of the elements of musicapplied to opera and musicals

analyse, orally and in writing, the quality and impact of a variety oflive and/or recorded performances and performances by themselvesand their peers.

demonstrate through performance how characters are developedand enhanced through the elements of music as well as a performersacting abilities.

UNIT 5 POP MUSICThe Students will

demonstrate an ability to perform modern pop songs using variousstyles and vocal techniques

demonstrate through performance the style of vocal jazz, and someof its various techniques

describe using appropriate music vocabulary ways of improvingthose performances (e.g., style/groove, intonation, tone quality,dynamics, articulation, phrasing, rhythm, balance and blend,overall effect).

discuss orally and in writing the impact of live performance, ratherthan recordings, on the listener

Units of Study

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

Be punctual and participate inall activities. Regular attendanceis essential to master skills and

maintain/improve technique

Follow the 3 Rs ( Respect for Self,Others and Property/Equipment )

Perform work that representsyour best effort.

To participate in school concertsand community performances

To hand in all projects andassignments on or before the

assigned due date.

LATE ASSIGNMENTS ANDCONSEQUENCESAssignments are always due at the beginning of the period.

Students will be allowed a window to hand in work withoutpenalty up to two days for minor assignments, and up to fourdays for major projects. Theory assignments completed afterthey have been marked in class will receive 50% credit.Assignments must be submitted before the teacher has returnedthe corrected assignment.

You must present an acceptable reason for the late assignmenton the missed due date if a zero is to be avoided and a contractfor an alternative assignment/due date may be drawn up. Wherepossible, present reasons to the teacher prior to the due date.

After this period, unless there are extenuating circumstances(accepted at the teachers discretion), late assignments mayreceive a reduced mark, a no mark or a mark of zero based

on the contract (if used) and situation, and the expectations tiedto the assignment.

If the student fails to complete the assignment as specified inthe completion contract, a placeholder mark of NM, OMIT,_____ (blank) or INC (incomplete) will indicate the lack ofevidence. These placeholders will excuse the mark until the endof the reporting period. If the teacher has no evidence of thestudents knowledge or skills related to the expectationsevaluated, a zero will represent the students absence ofevidence of that learning.

Each semester will have a final due date to evaluate all outstand-ing work. It will be posted in the Music Office well in advance.

GROUP WORK AND ORALPRESENTATIONSPlease note that these are time and/or team sensitive. A zeromay be recorded if you do not participate at the specified times.If there are extenuating circumstances (subject to teachersdiscretion), alternate arrangements may be made.

MISSED TESTSStudents must provide a note from the parent/guardian on theday that the student returns to school stating the reason forabsence and that the parent/guardian is aware that a test hasbeen missed. It is the students responsibility to makearrangements to complete missed tests or assignmentsimmediately upon return. Failure to do so may ultimatelyresult in a mark of zero.

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YOUR SIGNATURE BELOW ACKNOWLEDGES THAT YOU HAVE READ THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT POLICIES

_________________________________________ __________________________________________Student name Parent/Guardian name

_________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________Student Signature Parent/Guardian Signature

Date _____________________

ACADEMIC HONESTY / ARTISTIC INTEGRITY

If youre going to lick the icing off somebody elses cake, youwont be nourished and it wont do you any good, or you

might find the cake had caraway seeds, and you hate them.(Emily Carr)

THESE BEHAVIOURS CONSTITUTE ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

PLAGIARISM

SELF-PLAGIARISM

FABRICATION

DECEPTION, AND

CHEATING

It is the responsibility of every music student to ensure thatall assignments which are to be evaluated are original, per-sonal works and are accurately documented as outlined by theteacher. With this in mind, most of the studio work should bedone at school.

If more time is needed than is given during class, music roomscan be opened during lunch and/or after school be sure thatarrangements are made with your teacher.

DISHONEST ARTISTIC ACTIVITY INCLUDES the submissionof someone elses art work (in whole or in part) as your own;

giving work to someone else to be copied and submitted;directly copying an existing work and claiming it is yourown original creation.

In todays digital environment, the temptation to compromisemusical integrity is greater than ever. There is a fine linebetween being inspired by great art and the creation newthreads of expression. If you are unsure of your direction withany music project, consult with your teacher.

CONSEQUENCES FOR ACADEMIC DISHONESTY:

1. The teacher will inform parents/guardians that the studenthas submitted work which is not original.

2. If a student uses dishonest or fraudulent means in complet-ing any assignment, a mark of zero will be assigned to thatpiece of work.

3. The incident will be documented with the school principaland kept on record for one academic year.

4. Student will not be considered for academic awards and/orincluded in the Honour Roll if applicable in the year in whichthe academic dishonesty occurs.

5. Merivale High School will not nominate or sign applicationsfor scholarships or awards for students who are confirmed ascommitting academic dishonesty in the year the academic

dishonesty occurs.

6. The student will be required to complete an AcademicHonesty seminar. These seminars are held two times eachsemester outside the school day.

7. Senior students may be allowed to submit a proposal whichdefines an alternate assignment they believe will allow themto demonstrate achievement of the curriculum expectations.