WCSPA Level ONe Lesson plans 2016-17
Friday, October 24, 2016 1/2 Day AM classes meet
Class will combine with Mr. Hart's section to present Sonnet 116 as their audition for Shakespeare Night. In addition to memorization, projection and articulation; we will also look at interpretation
Class will combine with Mr. Hart's section to present Sonnet 116 as their audition for Shakespeare Night. In addition to memorization, projection and articulation; we will also look at interpretation
Wednesday and Thursday October 12 and 13, 2016
Students will present Sonnet 116 in class for a grade. Emphasis is on memorization, projection and articulation. Students should prepare to use Sonnet again on Friday for their Shakespeare Night audition.
Students will present Sonnet 116 in class for a grade. Emphasis is on memorization, projection and articulation. Students should prepare to use Sonnet again on Friday for their Shakespeare Night audition.
Monday and Tuesday October 10 and 11, 2016
Introduction to Shakespeare. Discuss William Shakespeare and his impact on theatre. Examine Sonnet 116 and work on methods of understanding and interpreting the sonnet. Students must memorize Sonnet 16 for the next class.
Introduction to Shakespeare. Discuss William Shakespeare and his impact on theatre. Examine Sonnet 116 and work on methods of understanding and interpreting the sonnet. Students must memorize Sonnet 16 for the next class.
| sonnet_116.pdf |
Thursday and Friday, October 6 & 7, 2016
Vocal Production Quiz.
Vocal Production Quiz.
| level_1voice_review_sheet_plus_notes.pdf |
Tuesday and Wednesday, October 4 & 5, 2016
Present Dylan Thomas Poem to class. Students will be graded on projection, articulation and memorization. Review for Vocal Production Quiz on October 6 & 7.
Present Dylan Thomas Poem to class. Students will be graded on projection, articulation and memorization. Review for Vocal Production Quiz on October 6 & 7.
| level_1voice_review_sheet.pdf |
Thursday and Friday, September 29 & 30, 2016
Vocal Music. Work with Mrs. Cleaveland on basic singing techniques. Emphasis on harmonies and singing parts.
Vocal Music. Work with Mrs. Cleaveland on basic singing techniques. Emphasis on harmonies and singing parts.
Wednesday, September 28 and Monday, October 3, 2016
Consonants. Continue working on consonants and articulation. Discuss Blends, Glides, and nasal consonants hand-out Dylan Thomas poem. For next class memorize first two stanzas for presentation to class with emphasis on articulation
Consonants. Continue working on consonants and articulation. Discuss Blends, Glides, and nasal consonants hand-out Dylan Thomas poem. For next class memorize first two stanzas for presentation to class with emphasis on articulation
| do_not_go_gentle_into_that_good_night.pdf |
Thursday, September 22, 2016
Team Day. All WCSPA Students spend the day in team-building activities
Team Day. All WCSPA Students spend the day in team-building activities
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 20 & 21, 2016
Vocal Music. Work with Mrs. Cleaveland on basic singing techniques. Emphasis on harmonies and singing parts.
Vocal Music. Work with Mrs. Cleaveland on basic singing techniques. Emphasis on harmonies and singing parts.
Monday, September 19 and Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Articulation. Review basic warm-ups and begin discussion of basic articulation tecniques. Discuss examples of Plosive, Fricative, and nasal consonants
Articulation. Review basic warm-ups and begin discussion of basic articulation tecniques. Discuss examples of Plosive, Fricative, and nasal consonants
Thursday and Friday September 15 and 16, 2016
Warm-up Exercises; physical and vocal. Perform THE MOON ON THE ONE HAND.... with emphasis on vowels and projection.
Warm-up Exercises; physical and vocal. Perform THE MOON ON THE ONE HAND.... with emphasis on vowels and projection.
| resonating_vowels.pdf |
Tuesday and Wednesday September 13 and 14, 2016
Review basic warm-up activities. Emphasis on breathing and breath control. Fundamentals of stage projection with a focus on vowels. First Vocal Production hand-out. Projection exercise to be performed during our next class meeting.
Review basic warm-up activities. Emphasis on breathing and breath control. Fundamentals of stage projection with a focus on vowels. First Vocal Production hand-out. Projection exercise to be performed during our next class meeting.
Tuesday September 6, 2016
No WCSPA. Half day for all students
All Students attend their home schools for orientation.
No WCSPA. Half day for all students
All Students attend their home schools for orientation.
Wednesday and Thursday September 7 & 8, 2016
Introduction and Orientation Activities. Detailed review of calendar, rules and expectations for the 2016-2017 WCSPA School year. Students will be given the opportunity to meet staff and fellow students, tour facilities, and develop stratifies for a successful year. Students will assigned to their initial breakout session cohorts.
Introduction and Orientation Activities. Detailed review of calendar, rules and expectations for the 2016-2017 WCSPA School year. Students will be given the opportunity to meet staff and fellow students, tour facilities, and develop stratifies for a successful year. Students will assigned to their initial breakout session cohorts.
Friday September 9 and Monday September 12, 2016
First Breakout sessions!. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of vocal (speaking) production. Relaxation and breathing exercises will be introduced and practiced.
First Breakout sessions!. Students will be introduced to the fundamentals of vocal (speaking) production. Relaxation and breathing exercises will be introduced and practiced.