| A Using your voice well | ||
|---|---|---|
| Understands the need for regular practice and: | Initials | Date |
| 1 Posture: consistently sings using a good balanced posture with feet on the ground, holding music correctly. | ||
| 2 Breathing: understands the basic mechanics of breathing. | ||
| 3 Breath Management: understands the importance of breath control. | ||
| 4 Breath Management: demonstrates good breath control with even tone & control of dynamics. | ||
| 5 When and where to breath: understands when & where to breath and how to use staggered breathing. | ||
| 6 Sound Production: understands the basic mechanics of sound production. | ||
| 7 Voice Registers: understands the different registers of the voice and how to access them. | ||
| 8 Scales: has developed the range & resonance of their voice by singing an octave scale up & down on any vowel avoiding a break in resonance. | ||
| 9 Diction: understands the need for clear diction and demonstrates this in rehearsals and services. | ||
| 10 Performance: has sung accurately and musically a carefully prepared solo in a concert or service. | ||
| B Musical Skills and Understanding | ||
|---|---|---|
| Demonstrated that he/she knows and understands: | Initials | Date |
| 1 Posture: Understands how to stand and kneel while singing and demonstrate good posture in rehearsals/concerts and performances. | ||
| 2 Note Values: the common note values & their equivalent rests, including semiquavers & dotted notes. | ||
| 3 Scales: the pattern of the harmonic minor scale & the concept of the relative minor key. | ||
| 4 Key Signatures: the key signatures up to three sharps & flats (both major & minor). | ||
| 5 Intervals: the characteristics & names of basic intervals (unison, octave, major/minor third, perfect forth & perfect fifth). | ||
| 6 Chords: the concept of a chord, the construction of a triad & the difference between major & minor triads. | ||
| 7 Time Signatures: the simple time signatures of (2/4, 3/4, C, 4/4, cut common time,2/2). | ||
| 8 Performance Marks: the commonly used performance directions listed for Dark Blue level. | ||
| 9 Care of music & Robes: the need to keep music & robes tidy & ensure that the vestry is left tidy. | ||
| C Repertoire | ||
|---|---|---|
| Title of Piece: | Initials | Date |
| 1 Who wrote the music? | ||
| 2 When was the composer born (died)? | ||
| 3 Can you name any other pieces by the same composer? | ||
| 4 What century or musical period was the composer writing in? | ||
| 5 Can you name other composers who wrote in the same period? | ||
| 6 When would the piece normally be sung? | ||
| 7 Where do the words come from? | ||
| 8 What is the key/time signature? | ||
| 9 What is the general mood of the music? | ||
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10 Can you find out any other interesting information about the composer? | ||
| D Belonging to the choir | ||
|---|---|---|
| Initials | Date | |
| 1 Attendance: is committed, reliable and punctual always informing the choir trainer before being absent (Minimum 75%). | ||
| 2 Helping others: helps the less experienced singers in the choir without causing fuss or distraction. | ||
| 3 Behaviour: Do you set a good example by your behaviour and singing? | ||
| 4 Blending: Explain the difference between solo and choral singing. | ||
| 5 Church Tour: Give a guided tour around the church explaining special features. | ||
| E General Training | ||
|---|---|---|
| Initials | Date | |
| 1 Choir routine: Take a lead in maintaining the smooth running of the choir. | ||
| 2 Be Organised: Be alert, know what is coming next & ensure you have all the music you need before rehearsals. | ||
| 3 Care of music & Robes: Keep your music & robes tidy and ensure the vestry is left tidy. | ||
| 4 Leading: Sit, kneel and stand with good posture giving a firm lead at all times. | ||
