District 11 Division of Operations & Instruction
Performing Arts

Beginning Voices 1
Course Number: MU.BGVOIC1
Overview
This is a Level I high school vocal music class. Students need little to no vocal experience to enroll in this class. This ensemble will experience singing a wide variety of choral literature and styles and participate in major concerts.
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: 2 Quarters 
Grade Level: 9 - 12  Credit per Semester: 1
Additional Credit Information: Credit per Semester: 1.0 (Humanities or Elective)
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Standards

Enduring Understandings - important ideas that students should carry with them years beyond the instruction received this year.

  • Ability to perform with the voice at Level I or beyond.
  • Ability to read Level I musical notation.
  • Ability to write basic musical notation.
  • Ability to identify and understand musical structure.

Essential Questions - most important “big picture” questions students should be able to answer after completing learning activities.

  • How does your voice work? 
  • How do you learn to perform with your voice?
  • How do you improve your vocal performance?
  • How do you read music?

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