CHOIR YR 4/5/6

YEAR 4/5/6

Learning intentions

Students will:

  • learn the repertoire, including the lyrics, harmony parts and the way to communicate musically, while exploring the meaning and interpretation of pieces.
  • work with an accompanist and choir conductor at school, off-site rehearsals and performances.
  • experience the musical language used to express the principal characteristics of music – sound quality, pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo, style, expression, form & structure, timbre & texture.
  • discuss the origins of repertoire – composer, country, place in history, purpose.
  • sing in a professional performance venue using appropriate performance skills.
  • opportunities to discuss personal preference and opinions of music in a variety of genres