Curated OER
What is Opera? Fill in the Blank
In this opera worksheet, students fill in 17 blanks in an essay that explains the composition of an opera. They use the words given in two word banks which include recitative, chorus, solo, ensemble, scenes, aria, and duet.
Curated OER
Singing II
In this music worksheet, students learn the difference between solo, duet and choir singing. Students read the information on the page and mark each type of singing, matching the pictures to the words.
Curated OER
Music: Cut Time
Sixth graders examine the concept of cut time prior to a band performance. After observing a DVD of a snare drum performance, they determine if the piece is in 2, 3, or 4 time. Finally, they play solos that are recorded and analyzed.
Other
Lawrence University: A Brief History of Singing
An introduction to the history of Western solo singing from ancient times to the present can be found here.
Other
Diaphragm Description
A post from 'Vocalist' written by Lloyd Hanson, a professor of voice, explaining the diaphragm muscle system.
Library of Congress
Loc: Poetry 180: Song
This eight-stanza poem describes the solo sung by a junior high student.
Other
Facing Vocal Competitions
Article by Emily Brunson about facing solo competitions after less successful attempts at competing.
![Wayne State College: Baroque Early [Based on Grout/palisca, 5th Ed., Ch 9] Handout](https://content.lessonplanet.com/knovation/original/799569-7bf13bef69e9594719851ba10dcb4f24.jpg?1661439512 "Wayne State College: Baroque Early [Based on Grout/palisca, 5th Ed., Ch 9] Handout")
Other
Wayne State College: Baroque Early [Based on Grout/palisca, 5th Ed., Ch 9]
These appear to be notes taken from a college lecture and contain considerable information on the Baroque period of music.
Mount Holyoke College
Mt. Holyoke College: Enunciation Exercises
A few exercises to develop enunciation with the singing voice. This site takes you through a five step exercise.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Oratorio
An extensive explanation and history of the term oratorio. Please note that The Catholic Encyclopedia is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Music Education
Learning to Read Music: Shaping and Volume of Music
This introductory tutorial introduces students to basic symbols and notation in music.