MUED 376: Choral Music, Materials & Techniques (M2 & T)

Developing Choral Excellence Through Teaching and

Performance:
TASK ANALYSIS - Musical
(Use the back to list/graph: What is involved (musical
elements and learning outcomes that we discussed in class) in
what order, and what degree of IMPORTANCE?)

NAME: Journee Smith

CHOIR: Imaginary
Weighting Order Tasks

(Strong, med, weak)

strong 10 artistic performance by musically independent

choir

strong 9 technical mastery

strong 8 musical understanding, history, expression,

languages

strong 7 solfege, note and sight-reading

strong 6 counting and rhythmic reading

strong 5 vowel purification/vocal technique

strong 4 harmonic confidence-aural-partner songs,

descant, ostinatos, cannons

strong 3 melodic confidence

strong 2 breath management and use/body work
strong 1 pitch matching

Every element of the musical task analysis is essential

to the developmental hierarchy of learning. This order will
help to make the most effective route to flow and a
successful learning environment for students.