Havergal's Uncalendar, 2016-2017 Academic Year

VOCAL MUSIC

GRADE 7 Grade 7 Vocal Music

You sing along to the radio and you find yourself humming a tune as you listen to your iPod. Well then, there’s good news for you! All girls in Grade 7 will take Vocal Music and in this class you will have the opportunity to develop better singing skills and to learn more about your voice. Havergal College is a school that sings together and in the Grade 7 Vocal Program you will learn House Hymns, work together on Carol Service and Founder’s Day repertoire and you will learn basic chords on the ukulele. You will also be invited to sing in the Middle School Choir if you have the time and interest in choral music.

GRADE 8 Grade 8 Vocal Music

Last year you had the opportunity to explore your voice. Some of you learned to sing higher and some explored their alto ranges. It was fun and it was a non-threatening environment. Grade 8 Vocal is the continuation of the Grade 7 course but we will learn more challenging repertoire, learn to sing in two and three parts, and focus on vocal technique and voice development. Students selecting this course will have a full credit Vocal Music course that is scheduled every other day. In Grade 8 Vocal, you don’t have to sing in front of others but, if you wish, you can work on solo repertoire and potentially sing in Prayers or at other Havergal events. The rudiments of theory will be introduced and you will begin the skill of learning to read music along with studying about music through the ages. The Middle School Choir is where you will learn more challenging music and gain valuable sight-reading skills that will prepare you for the Havergal Senior Choir. You will love having the opportunity to sing in Middle School Choir with special performances at Carol Service and Founders’ Day. 1 CREDIT Do you love to sing in the shower? Do you sing along with the radio but you wouldn’t dream of singing a solo? Then Grade 9 Vocal is for you! You will learn about your voice and how it works. You will gain confidence in your voice through vocal exercises, choral music and solos. In Grade 9 Vocal, you don’t have to sing in front of others but if you wish, you can work on solo repertoire and potentially sing in Prayers or other Havergal events. The rudiments of theory will be introduced and you will begin the skill of learning to read music along with studying about music through the ages from the Renaissance period to the 21 st century. If you are a member of the vocal classes, you will be in the Havergal College Senior Choir, which participates in Carol Service, Founders’ Day, music nights and the Ontario Vocal Festival. Emphasis in this course will be placed on personal vocal development and choral ensemble skills such as reading, intonation and musicianship. Repertoire for the course will be varied and students are expected to participate in the Senior Choir, which rehearses Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm. GRADE 9 AMV1O – Music, Vocal, Grade 9, Open

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