Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School

Mary Institute and Saint Louis Country Day School

Eighth Grade Choir Syllabus

Katie Bahm and Dana Self, Directors

Mrs. Bahm 314.995.7450 Ext. 7628  Mr. Self 314.995.7450 Ext. 7281

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Students will:

study and perform literature in a variety of styles

study and perform music of different cultures and languages

demonstrate proper tone production to include proper posture and breathing

demonstrate proper tone production to include vowel and consonant formation

perform in an expressive manner with dynamic contrasts and phrasing

perform in an expressive manner with proper tempo and articulation

demonstrate note reading skills to include pitch and basic rhythm patterns

sight sing simple melodic patterns and melodies

demonstrate an understanding of music and its relationship to other arts and disciplines

demonstrate an understanding of music and its relationship to other arts and disciplines

demonstrate an understanding of music and its relationship to history and culture

demonstrate appropriate performance and audience etiquette

PERFORMANCE DATES

Tuesday, November 22Middle School Thanksgiving Concert

Mary Eliot Chapel

Afternoon performance time TBA

Thursday, May 11Spring Sing

Mary Eliot Chapel

7:00 P.M.

Friday, May 12Spring Sing Assembly for Students

Mary Eliot Chapel

9:30 A.M.

CONCERT DRESS

GIRLS:MICDS White Polo Shirt (with Ram insignia)

Black Skirt, knee-length

Skin-colored hosiery or tights

Black, flat shoes (no backless or heels higher than two inches)

BOYS:MICDS White Polo Shirt (with Ram insignia)

Black, full length pants

Dark socks and belt

Black leather shoes

MATERIALS FOR 8TH GRADE CHORUS

Students must have all materials by Tuesday, September 6!

Choir Notebook: 3-ring binder (no larger than 1 inch)

1 set of dividers (5 dividers)

Pencil pouch and 3 pencils

50 sheets of loose-leaf paper

Class Text: Get America Singing…Again! (available in MICDS Bookstore)

Class Text: Essentials of Music Theory (available in MICDS Bookstore)

Mrs. Bahm and Mr. Self will provide the following class materials:

Staff paper

Handouts

Green Music Folder

Music Literature (Students must pay for all lost or damaged music!). We will provide a variety of appropriate repertoire (age and ensemble size) to include: anthems and motets, carols, folk songs, lullabies, madrigals, musicals (selections/excerpts), part songs, patriotic song, pop music, rounds, and spirituals.