Lesson Note on Choral Singing/Melody-making Choir (Basic 6)

Class: Primary 6
Term: 2nd Term
Week: 3
Age: 12 years
Duration: 40 minutes
Date:
Subject: Cultural & Creative Arts
Curriculum Theme: PERFORMING ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Sub-Theme: Music
Topic: Choral Singing/Melody – making choir

Content:

• Meaning of choir
• Parts of a choir
• Types of singing
• Melodic parts in a four-part singing

Specific Objectives:

• Cognitive Domain:
  • Define choir
  • List the parts of a choir
  • List & explain the 4 types of singing.
• Affective Domain:
  • identify the melody in singing.
• Psychomotor Domain:
  • practice and perform a choral piece
  • Practice singing in different choir parts.
• Social Domain:
  • practice and perform (a) solo song; (b) duet; etc.
  • Develop teamwork and cooperation in group singing.

Reference Materials:

• 9 – Years Basic Education Curriculum
• Abuja Educational Resource Centre Scheme of work
• NAPPS National Unified Scheme of Work
• Online Information
• [List relevant textbook]

Instructional Materials:

• Piano or keyboard
• Audio recordings of choral music
• Music sheets
• Whiteboard and markers

Rationale for the Lesson:
Choral singing fosters a sense of community, enhances musical skills, and contributes to cultural awareness and appreciation.

Prerequisite/Previous Knowledge:
Basic understanding of singing and familiarity with simple songs.

INSTRUCTIONAL PROCEDURES:

Classroom Note:

Meaning of Choir

A choir is a group of people who sing together, often in different voice parts like soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.

Parts of a Choir

1. Treble/Soprano: High-pitched female or children’s voices.
2. Alto: Lower female voices.
3. Tenor: Higher male voices.
4. Bass: Lower male voices.

Types of Singing

• Solo: One person singing.
• Duet: Two people singing together.
• Trio: Three people singing together.
• Quartet: Four people singing together.

Melodic Parts in Four-Part Singing

In four-part singing, harmony is created through the combination of different voice parts. Each part has its melody that complements the others.

Evaluation:

1. What is a choir?
2. Name the four parts of a choir.
3. Give two examples of types of singing.

Lesson Vocabulary:

• Choir: A group of people singing together.
• Soprano: The highest female singing voice.
• Alto: A lower female singing voice.
• Tenor: A higher male singing voice.
• Bass: The lowest male singing voice.

Note to Teachers:
Adapt this lesson to suit the musical experience of your pupils and available resources. Encourage participation and ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all pupils.