- 3/12/15
TAUGHT first full choir.
Warm ups: Bi-e-bee, bi-e-beh, bi-i-biki-bi bi-i-boh, biki-bi-boh-bee-bo-be-biki-bi-bo-boo
Bethany started the rehearsal working on "Dance Evolution". They ran through the entire piece, but worked on the ending because that is what was causing them the most ossues. Bethany had the class speak the ending rhythm. (The "Shake it, shake shake it" part) They also worked on the last note, which is a divici. Bethany said they could choose what note to sing. "I don't always let you do this but I'm going to let you choose."
Today I taught a whole rehearsal with the group, "Best day of my life". I was afraid that I was going too fast, or that I was boring. I worked with the first part on harmonies.
The first note was difficult for them, so I had them do a vocal siren. Then I had them start high with their finger and make an arc. (Like a roller coaster) Then I had them do it again and end on the note (high D)
For the harmonies, I had to work with part 1 a lot to help them sing it. They were hesitant. I played with them on the piano, then let them sing individually.
I did the same thing with the small group, and part 2. I then had them put it together until he next section.
I worked on consonants, and the Articulations: the staccatos. I had them sing the harmony section again... And the first part didn't get it like I had hoped, but I felt like I was working them too hard. I don't want to push to the point they get frustrated for angry with me and zone out.
Then I went back to the beginning and played the intro on the piano. They had trouble finding their first note, so I helped them with that. I told them the first note I play on the piano is the first note they sing. I told them to think the note in their head and audits it. We worked through a few times, holding the first note. Once they got that, we ran through the first section until where we stopped.
I asked the students what they thought of my teaching at the end of class. The only thing they said I could do differently was that they wanted to sing through the entire song. I didn't tell them this, but I don't think they are ready for that just yet. I asked if I was too strict and they said "No! You're really nice." And, "We like you!"
These things really give me confidence.
They then played a game on the iPad that was like charades.
Warm ups: Bi-e-bee, bi-e-beh, bi-i-biki-bi bi-i-boh, biki-bi-boh-bee-bo-be-biki-bi-bo-boo
Bethany started the rehearsal working on "Dance Evolution". They ran through the entire piece, but worked on the ending because that is what was causing them the most ossues. Bethany had the class speak the ending rhythm. (The "Shake it, shake shake it" part) They also worked on the last note, which is a divici. Bethany said they could choose what note to sing. "I don't always let you do this but I'm going to let you choose."
Today I taught a whole rehearsal with the group, "Best day of my life". I was afraid that I was going too fast, or that I was boring. I worked with the first part on harmonies.
The first note was difficult for them, so I had them do a vocal siren. Then I had them start high with their finger and make an arc. (Like a roller coaster) Then I had them do it again and end on the note (high D)
For the harmonies, I had to work with part 1 a lot to help them sing it. They were hesitant. I played with them on the piano, then let them sing individually.
I did the same thing with the small group, and part 2. I then had them put it together until he next section.
I worked on consonants, and the Articulations: the staccatos. I had them sing the harmony section again... And the first part didn't get it like I had hoped, but I felt like I was working them too hard. I don't want to push to the point they get frustrated for angry with me and zone out.
Then I went back to the beginning and played the intro on the piano. They had trouble finding their first note, so I helped them with that. I told them the first note I play on the piano is the first note they sing. I told them to think the note in their head and audits it. We worked through a few times, holding the first note. Once they got that, we ran through the first section until where we stopped.
I asked the students what they thought of my teaching at the end of class. The only thing they said I could do differently was that they wanted to sing through the entire song. I didn't tell them this, but I don't think they are ready for that just yet. I asked if I was too strict and they said "No! You're really nice." And, "We like you!"
These things really give me confidence.
They then played a game on the iPad that was like charades.
OK, in the thick of it, yes? Trying to figure out what they know, what they need....you seemed to keep working and experimenting. Very good instinct. When they said they wanted to sing it through, what they are really communicating is that they want to know they were successful and to put it in some kind of performing context. Could they have sung a phrase? A section? Interesting to consider...
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