Integrating Vocal and Musical Techniques - Columbus State University

General Exercises:The genera] exercises selected for this particular warm-up are the "call" and abreath exercise featuring dynamic contrasts. Because the third installment ofPersichetti's Three Voices for Canon, Hallelujah, Bum Again, features enormouscontrasts in dynamic levels (pp tofff), itwill be beneficial to have the singers call loudly.Because calling is a natural part of life, proper support is naturally used (Hasseman &Jordan, 1991, p. 44). When this concept is learned by the students, they can then transferthat knowledge to the musical setting.'Taught correctly and used correctly, the call canserve as a vehicle for forte singing..."(Hasseman & Jordan, 1991, p. 44).Specific Exercises:The melody of the canon isin the minor mode and features a reoccurring raisedsix scale degree.Addressing this in a warm-up routine can be done easily by having thechoir sing a minor scale on the syllable "oo."When this is done to the satisfaction of thedirector, he or she can then explain the raised sixth scale degree and have the ensemblethen observe it in following repetitions. This will be difficult for the group, but withthorough explanations and demonstrations, they should be able to experience somesuccess.55