Performing rounds and partner songs
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can hold my part with confidence in a performance, singing at the right time with accuracy and a steady pulse.
Key learning points
- It is important to warm up before a performance as it helps us to feel like we’re performing as an ensemble.
- Rehearsing helps us feel confident and prepared, so we are ready to perform our best.
- Watching the conductor is important because they help us follow the steady pulse and keep us together in time.
- Performances should be engaging and accurate because we want the audience to see the best work we can do.
Keywords
Rehearse - to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance
Pulse - the regular, steady heartbeat of the music
Performance - presenting our work in front of others
Conductor - a person who directs musicians or singers
Audience - a group of people listening to or watching our performance
Common misconception
If we've rehearsed our songs, we don't need to warm up for a performance.
Warming up for a performance encourages everyone to feel engaged, connected and alert as well as supporting a good quality of vocal sound.
Teacher tip
Spending time on the warm up is useful to help generate positivity, cohesion and confidence, as well as keeping voices safe and in tune. Reminding pupils of feeling the sense of pulse will support listening and keeping in time, and will increase the chances of a successful performance.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
4 Questions
Q1.True or false? We are only warming up today because we have a performance.
Q2.What is a round?
Q3.What is a partner song?
Q4. helps us to feel prepared for a performance.
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the musical term to its definition.
multiple groups sing the same melody but start at different times
the same tune sung or played at the same time
two or more songs that fit together sung at the same time
Q2.We follow the to help us perform together as an ensemble, keeping to the steady pulse.
Q3.After performing, we should take the time to __________ our performance.
Q4.Match the musical term to its definition.
to practise in order to improve and prepare for performance
presenting our work in front of others
a group of people listening to or watching a performance
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