Compose Yourself Assignment

As with the Sing the Body Eclectic activity, this is a compositional assignment that also reinforces all aspects of the dimensions. Students are to construct an original vocal exercise that reinforces and practices two selected dimensions. The PDF outlines the procedure sequentially, while reviewing terms that are connected to the dimensions.

To make this a particularly effective learning experience, once the compositions are created, your homeschooler will present their exercises to you and explain why they chose the components they did to target the selected dimensions. To assist in knowing if they created an appropriate combination of components within their dimension exercises, use the guide below:

Skilled flexibility demonstrates:

  • clear and/or intentional quality of sound
  • quick and responsive vocals to the melody and/or riffs
  • the voice is rarely, if at all, “cracking” between vocal registers

 

Skilled breathing demonstrates:

  • sustaining long notes or phrases easily
  • no need to gasp for air or inhale during disruptive moments of a melody
  • no unintentional airy or breathy sound qualities

 

Skilled intonation demonstrates:

  • being able to match intended pitches effortlessly
  • not having to slide in or out of the notes within a melody
  • being able to sing accurate harmonies and impromptu melodies

 

Skilled range demonstrates:

  • being able to transition between registers comfortably
  • not hearing strain or force on higher notes
  • having easy access to the lowest or highest pitches within the song

 

Skilled tone demonstrates:

  • creating vocal sounds and textures that match the intention of the song
  • having a consistent quality of sound throughout the song
  • producing sounds that are generally stress free unless intentional

 

Skilled articulation demonstrates:

  • lyrics that are clear and easy to understand throughout range
  • being able to sing at fast tempos without compromising diction
  • not having to modify vowels in order to sing certain pitches

 

Skilled strength demonstrates:

  • being able to increase or decrease volume throughout range
  • stable and consistent vocal quality on long notes and phrases
  • being able to sing for long periods of time with various vocal textures

Assignment PDF

REMINDER: This assignment is built into your child’s curriculum and is accessible for review anytime in the Parent Portal.   This PDF version below is an alternative means to complete and will require manually logging in time to count towards a homeschool credit.

VGH-Compose Yourself

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