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Umoja Tunaimba

Streamline vocal assessments by having students rehearse and record their specific choir part over a dynamic backing track.

By Jennifer Jenkins

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Grades
6 to 9
Subjects
Choir
Type
Performance
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What students learn, and why they love it

Students develop vocal independence and timing. By practicing a specific section (measures 37-52) along with the metronome, they learn how to hold their own part against other harmonies. They also take ownership of their practice by managing playback speed and backtracking tools. It feels like a personalized karaoke session. The ability to mute the other vocal parts or keep them playing gives students total control over their comfort level before hitting the record button.

The activity

Instructions

Practice m. 37-52 Sing your part along with the score You can mute the other parts or keep them playing - your choice RECORD yourself singing m. 37-52 WITH the…

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Why teachers should try it with their class

  • Record in the platform

    Students submit audio or video, no extra apps.

  • Feedback on the score

    Pin comments to the exact measure you mean.

  • Hear every student

    Students record on their own time, no scheduling.

  • Auto-assessment

    Recordings are scored automatically against the music.

Who wrote this activity

Jennifer Jenkins

25+ years teaching choral & general music - and a soprano still getting over her fear of karaoke.

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