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Choir Composition Project

Purpose: The purpose of the project is to help develop your musicalear, and to give an informal introduction to the theory behind a cappellamusic. The most important purpose of the project is to encourage the

development of blend and teamwork. The better the bonds within themembers of a choir, the easier it is to listen to each other and createmusic.

Task: Your task for the next 3-4 weeks is to, as a group, create anarrangement of already existent piece. This doesn’t mean you can justtake a choir arrangement of a song and learn it. I want you to explorethe range of your talent!

 The song can be any style and any genre. It doesn’t even have to havewords! You could choose to make a vocal arrangement of a strictly

instrumental piece! (If you choose to do that, I can show you someexamples for you to listen to for help)

Requirements: 1. Your arrangement must utilize all members of the group. Everyone

must have a part.2. Once you have chosen your piece, bring it to Mr.C for approval.3. The arrangement must be at least 1 minute in length if arranging

an instrumental piece, and must contain at least ONE verse andONE chorus if arranging a song with text.

4. Make sure the arrangement has a beginning, and a clear and

definite end.5. The arrangement DOES NOT have to be entirely a cappella. You

are allowed the use of ONE instrument, subject to approval byMr.C.

6. The arrangements do not have to be transcribed (written down),however, if you have the means and the desire to, by all means goahead!

Rehearsal:

All Fridays in March are open for help. I know most people will beat jazz band rehearsals, but other members of the group arewelcome to ask for direction.

 The bulk of your rehearsal will be done on your own. This meanssetting up times to meet as a group. These will be presentedAFTER spring break, so you also have that week to work on it, butplease don’t leave it all until then.

I will make myself available for groups who want some directionbefore choir rehearsals (so from 11:29 – 11:45), as well as in the

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mornings if you ask me far enough in advance.

Choir rehearsals on March 19th and March 20th will be divided upinto slots for each group to have time with Mr.C before the break.

 These will be presented on April 4th at 11:50 (subject to change).

Notes:Because there is no mark for this, other schoolwork (or creditcoursework for grade 9s), take precedence over this project.

If you’re having trouble finding a song, look for songs with lots of layers.

 There are 2 types of vocal arrangements:o  The first type is a group arrangement, where the melody is

shared throughout the parts, or it is a soli.o  The second type is a solo arrangement with “back up”

vocals or instrumentation. If you choose this type of arrangement, please make sure that the soloist (or soloists)is/are chosen democratically.

Keep in mind I would like to showcase some of these at ourconcert, so put at least a little effort into them.

HAVE FUN! Don’t stress about it too much. This is meant to be afun learning experience.

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Groups:

Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Jenni Claudia Kaitlyn

Kailee (7) Steph (7) TaylerBianca Nicole Amanda (7)

Lydia Sarah LaryssaBecky Jessika Chris (7)

Cuinn Sam MardenEmmanuel Gary Gaudius

 Jamie Markus Joseph