Lesson Objective:SWBAT: Sightread in four independent parts. SWBAT: Identify and perform solo, duet, and trio. SWBAT: Describe characteristics and how to perform a song in an Appalachian folk and gospel style.
Essential Skill to be mastered: Students will perform a song that starts in solo format, then duet, then trio, then ends with four part harmony. This provides an introduction to four part music. Students will discuss music from the Appalachian region of the United States and how to perform this style of music.
I can statement: I can sightread in four part harmony. I can perform four part harmony. I can sing a song in the Appalachian style.
IPI level:Teacher led instruction, Student work with teacher engagement.
Teaching Strategy Utilized: Day 1: Students will scan music for one minute and then sightread in three independent parts singing as many correct notes and rhythms as possible. Day 2: Students will read lyrics aloud and discuss the gradual build from a solo to duet to trio to for part full choir. Why did the composer use this format within the song? What advantages are there to using this form? Students will sing through and sightread for more accuracy. Day 3: Students will read the information about the composer and the style of the song-Appalachian gospel style. Ask students to discuss other Appalachian folk songs that they have sung in the past and their similarities/differences.Why are they so simply written? Why is the simple harmony so effective? Day 4: Check large group harmony located at the last verse of the song: Soprano I, Soprano II, Alto, and Tenor. Why is the harmony added above the melody? What is the intent of the composer? Why did he make this musical decision? Day 5: Review all verses and look for the slight differences that occur in the lyrics and harmony. Why is it important to think ahead in this type of song? Day 6: Hold tryouts for the solo, duet, and trio section. Discuss blend of voices and why it is important within the small group. Day 7: Polish and perform as if in front of an audience. Evalute and fix problems that occur.
Rigor or Level reached on Bloom’s Taxonomy: Evaluation
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