Video of the Week - In Flander's Fields

This week, we look at one of the possible pieces for next year's Swing Out. In Flander's Fields is either a men's or mixed choir piece.  We will probably perform the mixed chorus version.  This text is from a famous poem that discusses the aftermath of war.

This is a possible selection for Swing Out theme War and Peace, encompassing songs of patriotism, battle, and the hope for lasting peace.

BASED OFF OF THE PMEA RUBRIC, EVALUATE THE CHOIR'S PERFORMANCE

1. This piece is being performed by a middle school choir. What do you notice about their posture, their sound, and their accuracy? 
2. Even though the room echos a lot, can you understand their words? Why or why not? What story is the piece telling?
3. What do you think of the piece? Is this something that fits the style of what we do? If you are a middle school chorus member, is this something that we can accomplish within the course of a concert season? 
4. Be sure to answer the questions using some of the terminology on the adjudication form provided to you in class. 

A Copy of the PMEA Assessment Rubric can be found here: PMEA Assessment Rubric

Compose your answers in 1-2 paragraphs of approximately 5-8 sentences, and submit either online at:

http://www.ocasd.org/webpages/sluxbacher/forms.cfm?myform=26144

or email to:

sluxbacher@mail.ocasd.org

Powell Middle School Concert Choir - In Flander's Fields
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDYrMkCMytc&index=4&list=PLFvNhtLZGqUKwnUlJuQ55jJoTXVrHBUcd