Basics of good singing, a Kodály-based theory program, and repertoire for performances make up the syllabus for this class. Preparatory singers enjoy building physical awareness of musical concepts along with the foundations of singing technique. During active and playful rehearsals, children internalize the rhythms of music and learn to develop musical memory. Singers are introduced to musical concepts of loud, soft, fast, slow, pitch recognition, using solfege, and rhythm. They focus chiefly on unison music but will be introduced to the concept of two-part singing through beginning canons. Rehearsals are one hour per week, and classes remain small for individual attention.
The Preparatory Choir performs in each of the two formal semester concerts given by Vivace. They also participate in performances for community groups such as retirement homes.
Preparatory Students who are ready to move to the Intermediate level will:
Understand the Pentatonic scale in solfege
Be familiar with simple meter and rhythms; quarter, two eighths, half note
Read music using the above concepts
Be able to sing confidently on pitch
Be attentive in rehearsal
Have healthy singing posture
Be able to watch and respond to the conductor
Deals
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