Lesson 1: SELECT
Duration of Days: 30
Lesson Objective
Students will identify characteristics of choral repertoire and explain how it fits the ensemble.
How is choral music selected for performance?
How does vocal range and ensemble ability influence repertoire?
Range, tessitura, voicing, diction, articulation, style, ensemble
MU:Pr4.1.E.Ia
MU:Pr4.1.E.Ib
Identifying key details and explaining reasoning
Students examine and rehearse choral repertoire to understand how voicing, range, language, style, and performance context affect readiness and effectiveness.
DOK 1: Identify basic characteristics of selected repertoire (voicing, language, range).
DOK 2: Explain how repertoire aligns with ensemble skill level and performance goals.
DOK 3: Analyze how context and purpose inform repertoire selection.
DOK 4: Justify repertoire choices for specific performance settings.
Choirs select music based on audience, purpose, and cultural context
Students may think repertoire is chosen randomly or based on personal taste alone.
Tiered repertoire analysis; choice of excerpts; visual and audio supports; flexible grouping; alternative response formats.
DOK 1: Repertoire feature identification task
DOK 2: Written or verbal explanation of repertoire suitability
DOK 3: Repertoire Analysis Assessment and Rubric
DOK 4: Comparative repertoire justification reflection