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COURSE DESCRIPTION = =  __ CHORUS/GLEE CLUB __ = =  This course is designed for students who wish to develop their vocal and choral music skills at the elementary school level. Every student at Ardmore ES is a member of chorus- Pre-K thru 2nd graders make up the Little Anchors Chorale and 3rd thru 6th graders make up the Ardmore Voices Ensemble (the AVE's). The GLEE CLUB members are selected through auditions and recommendations from the classroom teachers. Because children's voices (ESPECIALLY BOYS)undergo rapid physiological changes as they get older, all voices will be monitored, with periodic checks for changes in singing range. Literature and techniques will be carefully selected or arranged to ensure appropriate development of the singer's voice. = =  __PERFORMANCE__  **There are numerous required concerts that are a part of this course with performances that take place during the school day and in the evening. For every scheduled concert there are required school-day and after-school rehearsals for students. There will be recordings of all rehearsals available for students who missed a significant amount of rehearsal time or may need extra help learning the repertoire. The following is required for all performances unless the director makes changes!** __Ladies__ black dress pants or ankle-length black skirt, white dress blouse with collar and buttons, black or skin-tone stockings, and black dress shoes. __ Gentlemen __ : = black dress pants, white dress shirt with collar and buttons, tie, dark socks, and black dress shoes. = = = = = = =  __ COURSE OBJECTIVES for CHORUS CLASSES __ = =  All students will: = =  ·Demonstrate the basic positions of resonance. = =  ·Describe components of the vocal mechanism. = =  ·Demonstrate preventive care and use of the voice. = =  ·Sing with freely produced tone quality characteristic of age and vocal range. = =  ·Sing in tune with other voices and instruments. = =  ·Sing with pure vowels and clear, precise consonants. = =  ·Sing with controlled breathing. = =  ·Sing with appropriate posture for singing when sitting or standing. = =  ·Sing in balance with other voices and instruments. = =  ·Sing in parts independently. = =  ·Sing at sight notation as used in a choral score. = =  ·Identify aurally the basic elements of music and describe how they are used in choral music. = =  ·Perform choral music from diverse genres and cultures with stylistic accuracy. = =  ·Respond appropriately to choral direction. = = 