Teaching Sight Singing In The Choral Rehearsal

Building Choral Excellence: Teaching Sight-Singing in the Choral Rehearsal

by Steven M. Demorest

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Language	:	English
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Empowering Choral Directors to Unlock Musical Literacy

Sight singing is an essential skill for choral singers, enabling them to decode unfamiliar musical notation and perform it accurately. This comprehensive guide equips choral directors with proven strategies and techniques to effectively teach sight singing in the choral rehearsal, fostering students' musical literacy and elevating their overall performance.

Chapter 1: Setting the Stage for Success

* Laying the Foundation: Understanding the Importance of Sight Singing * Essential Elements: Rhythm, Pitch, and Solfege * Creating a Positive and Supportive Environment * Setting Realistic Goals and Expectations

Chapter 2: Warm-ups and Exercises

* Daily Drills: Establishing Vocal and Rhythmic Control * Interval Recognition: Mastering the Building Blocks of Melody * Melodic Patterns: Exploring Common Progressions and Cadences * Sight-Singing Sequences: Gradual Progression to Unseen Music

Chapter 3: Strategies for Teaching Sight Singing

* The Kodály Method: A Holistic Approach to Musical Literacy * The Solfeggio Method: Using Solfege Syllables to Decode Pitch * The Shape Method: Recognizing Familiar Melodic Patterns * The Number Method: Assigning Numbers to Pitches

Chapter 4: Integrating Sight Singing into the Rehearsal

* Warm-up Routines: Incorporating Sight-Singing Exercises Daily * Repertoire Selection: Choosing Music that Challenges and Supports Learning * Feedback and Assessment: Providing Constructive Criticism and Motivation * Tracking Progress: Monitoring Student Growth and Development

Chapter 5: Advanced Techniques and Applications

* Transposition: Navigating Different Key Signatures * Sight-Singing in Multiple Parts: Developing Vocal Independence * Accompaniment: Enhancing Sight-Singing Skills with Instrumental Support * Sight-Singing Competitions: Motivating Students and Fostering Excellence

Chapter 6: Resources and Recommendations

* Books and Websites for Further Study * Software and Apps to Support Sight-Singing Practice * Professional Development Opportunities for Choral Directors

Teaching Sight Singing In The Choral Rehearsal is the definitive guide for choral directors seeking to empower their students with the skills and confidence to master sight singing. By implementing the strategies and techniques outlined in this book, directors can create a dynamic and engaging learning environment that fosters musical literacy, enhances vocal performance, and unlocks the full potential of their choral ensembles.

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Building Choral Excellence: Teaching Sight-Singing in the Choral Rehearsal

by Steven M. Demorest

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6904 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	189 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE