HOLLANDER, ELLEN

CONCERT CHOIR
Credits: 5
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course fulfills the visual and performing arts graduation requirement. Concert Choir is open to all students who are interested in singing with a group of vocalists. The principles of vocal tone production, diction, phrasing, note reading, and musical expression are taught. This is a performance course that presents diverse styles of music at the Holiday and Spring concerts annually. The Choir also performs for school and community activities throughout the school year. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts are required.

CHAMBER CHOIR
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Placement by audition
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course fulfills the visual and performing arts graduation requirement. The Chamber Choir performs diverse styles of music at the Holiday and Spring Concerts. The Choir also performs for school and community activities throughout the school year. Vocal tone production, ear training, stylistic interpretation, part independence and music reading skills are developed. Students are required to demonstrate musical growth by completing a simulated All Shore Chorus Audition. Participation in dress rehearsals and concerts are required.

CHOIR SYLLABUS

Grading Policy

• Participation in the concerts and performances for each marking period is included in the calculation of the marking period grade point average. The performance constitutes a significant portion of the marking period grade, constitutes the outcome goal of Choir, Chamber Choir, and Honors Chamber Choir

• If a student misses a dress rehearsal or performance due to illness [with a doctor’s note], observance of a religious holiday, major family life cycle event, death in the family, the teacher may assign a make-up project or alternative assessment.

• The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances or activities.

• Students are required to learn the ALL SHORE Chorus Audition Requirements. Students will be required to submit periodic recordings of the All Shore Chorus requirements for evaluation and teacher feedback.[Portfolio Assessment].

• Students who are enrolled in HONORS CHAMBER CHOIR  are required to participate in the CJMEA and ALL SHORE CHORUS AUDITIONS.

MUSICAL THEATRE 1
Credits: 5
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course fulfills the visual and performing arts graduation requirement. This course introduces the student to the American Musical theatre repertoire with a concentration on acting fundamentals, vocal technique, monologues and scene study, audition techniques, stage production, ensemble and solo singing, movement for musical theater, and the history of musical theater. The students have the opportunity to experience musical and theatrical performance and develop an appreciation for musical theater. Scripts and vocal material are provided.

MUSICAL THEATRE 1,2 SYLLABUS

GRADING POLICY

• Student grades will be based upon all requirements as outlined in the course of study, as established by Wall High School and adopted by the Wall Township Board of Education.
• A multiple means of assessment will be used to evaluate student achievement.  Quizzes, written tests, performance tests, projects [portfolio assessment], individual performance evaluation [rubric], critical thinking projects and individual preparation will be used for assessment.
• The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances, projects or activities.
• A 3- ring binder with lined music staff paper is required for each student.
• All assignments and projects are to be submitted or performed in a timely manner.  Late submission of assignments and projects may result in reduced grade points.

VOCAL PERFORMANCE 1
Credits: 5
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
This course fulfills the visual and performing arts graduation requirement. Students in this course develop vocal performance presentation skills. Emphasis on character development, phrasing, breath control, belts; mixed belts and interpretation are studied. Pop and Broadway songs are studied and performed. Students will learn how to sing in harmony and in an ensemble. Students have the opportunity to make a recording of selected performances. Participation in dress rehearsals, cabaret performances, and vocal music concerts are required.

VOCAL PERFORMANCE 2
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: Vocal Performance 1
Grades: 10, 11, 12
This course fulfills the visual and performing arts graduation requirement. This is an advanced singing class designed to develop the performance skills of the individual student. Students use acting techniques and character development in both solo vocal performance and supportive scene study. Improvisation as used in sub-text will contribute to the creative process. Students will learn how to sing in harmony and in an ensemble. Students have the opportunity to make a recording of selected performances. Participation in dress rehearsals, cabaret performances, and vocal music concerts are required.

VOCAL PERFORMANCE SYLLABUS

Grading Policy

• Participation in the concerts and performances for each marking period is included in the calculation of the marking period grade point average. The performance constitutes a significant portion of the marking period grade,which  constitutes the outcome goal of Vocal Performance.  

• Dress rehearsals for concerts and/or cabaret performances are required  [inndividual and group preparation]

• If a student misses a dress rehearsal or performance due to illness [with a doctor’s note], observance of a religious holiday, major family life cycle event, death in the family, the teacher may assign a make-up project or alternative assessment.

• The teacher may designate extra credit opportunities for additional performances or activities.

• Students are required to learn the ALL SHORE Chorus Audition Requirements. Students will be required to submit periodic recordings of the All Shore Chorus requirements for evaluation and teacher feedback.[Portfolio Assessment].

• Students who are enrolled in HONORS CHAMBER CHOIR  are required to participate in the CJMEA and ALL SHORE CHORUS AUDITIONS.