Lesson 1: Applying Healthy Singing Techniques in Performance
Duration of Days: 180
Lesson Objective
Students will demonstrate proper posture, breath support, and tone while singing a prepared vocal part.
How does posture affect my vocal tone and stamina?
How can I control my breath to maintain a steady tone throughout a performance?
Posture
Breath support
Tone
Vocal stamina
MU:Pr4.1.6a – Sing with technical accuracy and expression
MU:Cr1.1.6a – Apply foundational vocal skills in performance
Description: Students participate in warm-ups emphasizing posture, breathing, and tone. Teacher models healthy singing techniques, and students sing short excerpts applying these skills.
Purpose: Reinforce healthy singing habits and prepare students to maintain quality sound during performance.
DOK Level: 2 – Skill/Concept (apply techniques to improve performance)
Mirrors or video recordings for visual feedback.
Kinesthetic cues, e.g., hand on diaphragm to feel breath.
Peer modeling for students who need extra support.
Teacher observes posture, breath control, and tone quality during singing.
Quick self-assessment: students rate how well they maintained proper technique.