The Choral Experience Cover Slide Your name and class color The name of the group you researched Picture of the group you researched

Research Slide #1 History of the group (3 facts per slide) When did the group begin? What individual(s) created the group? Where is the group from? * These questions are suggestions. If you have difficulty finding some of the answers speak with Mr. DeWolfe.

Research Slide #2 History of the group (3 facts per slide) If this is a large chorus, are there other smaller choruses or groups associated with them. Name those groups. What genre of music does the group primarily perform? Classical, Folk Songs, Popular Music…

Research Slide #3 History of the group (3 facts per slide) List three important dates associated with the history of the group. Did they perform for famous people? When was their first performance? *Questions above are just examples of important dates. If students have other ideas they may incorporate those dates as well.

Research Slide #4 History of the group (3 facts per slide) List three more important dates associated with the history of the group.

Research Slide #5 Recordings Does the group have any albums or recordings that they have released? If so, list three examples of recordings that they have released on this slide. List some songs that they have on their recordings.

Research Slide #6 Listening Analysis #1 Students will listen to their group perform a song. Students will listen to and describe the following on this slide. Song they listened to Tone Quality – The quality of the sound produced by the ensemble. Balance and Blend – Did all vocal parts blend appropriately? Did any parts stand out? Dynamics – Were the dynamics that were used appropriate for the song?

Research Slide #7 Listening Analysis #2 Students will listen to their group perform a song. Students will listen to and describe the following on this slide. Song they listened to Tone Quality – The quality of the sound produced by the ensemble. Balance and Blend – Did all vocal parts blend appropriately? Did any parts stand out? Dynamics – Were the dynamics that were used appropriate for the song?

Research Slide #8 Listening Analysis #3 Students will listen to their group perform a song. Students will listen to and describe the following on this slide. Song they listened to Tone Quality – The quality of the sound produced by the ensemble. Balance and Blend – Did all vocal parts blend appropriately? Did any parts stand out? Dynamics – Were the dynamics that were used appropriate for the song?

Research Slide #9 What did you learn about Choral Singing by researching this group? (List three facts)

Cite any websites that you used to research this project. Research Slide #10 Cite any websites that you used to research this project.

Audio Clip #1 During this slide, students will play an example of the group singing. Students should include colorful graphics in the background.

Audio Clip #2 During this slide, students will play another example of the group singing. Students should include colorful graphics in the background.