Students in the Ragazzi Choir will • Learn to sing on pitch holding one of two parts within a group. • Learn & practice proper choral etiquette, posture, and techniques • Understand and be able to apply the following music theory concepts in singing and composition; - Musical elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, form, and expression - Note names (both bass and treble) - Note & rest values (whole, half, quarter, eighth, dotted) - Time signatures (4/4, 2/4, 3/4, 2/2) - Musical terminology - Music staff symbols & concepts - Scales & modes - Basic I, IV, V chords • Differentiate between historical and culturally diverse styles of music • Begin to develop fundamental sight singing skills • Learn to use basic choreography while singing • Show respect toward others' individual music skills & interests • Perform 2-3 part music in a group for a concert
Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet School -- 560 Concordia St. Paul, Minnesota -- 651-325-2500 -- St. Paul Public Schools
