"Rumour Has It/Someone Like You"
Lesson Objective:SWBAT sing in three independent parts with an additional solo part. SWBAT identify and perform contrasting rhythms. SWBAT perform pop style music. SWBAT identify and locate parts of the two songs and determine how they combine to create harmony. SWBAT use expressive elements to create a musical performance.
Essential skill to be mastered: Students will be able to perform a pop song with accurate rhythms. Students will be able to perform a song that combines two different melodies and harmonies together. Students will be able to apply stylistic characteristics of this type of music.
I can statement: I can sing, identify, and perform contrasting rhythms. I can sing music in a pop style. I can sing rhythms accurately and as written in the music.
IPI level:Teacher led instruction, Student Active Engagement
Teaching Strategy Utilized: 1. Sightread-Scan for Soprano, Alto, and Tenor parts. Review the solo line-above the other three parts. Work on introduction-syncopated sections. Sightread the solos. Day 2-Review introduction and solo parts. Day 3-Solo tryouts for solo 1 and 2. Day 4-Rehearse music and scan for syncopated rhythms. Determine how each independent part combines to create a pop style. Day 5-Discuss reading the music as written and performing verses the way that you hear it sung on the radio. Work for accuracy. Day 6-Focus on the chorus and soprano harmony that is above the melody. Rehearse for balance and blend. Day7-Emphasize part independence and work with independent sections. Day 8-Small group assessment. Day 9-Sing with the c.d. accompaniment and assess the performance. What are the strengths and weaknesses of the ensemble? Day 10-Formulate a plan to utilize expressive elements for the concert. Day11-Check for smooth transitions between the songs and the change from 4/4 to 2/4. Day 12-Small group evaluations of the chorus. Day 13-Pretend you are singing for an audience, record, and evaluate.
Rigor or Level reached on Bloom’s Taxonomy: Application, Evaluation
