Original PromptCreate a lesson plan for 7th grade beginning choir.
This lesson focuses on the foundations of choral singing, emphasizing proper posture, diaphragmatic breathing techniques, and the introduction to basic solfege syllables (Do-Sol). Students will engage in physical and vocal warm-ups, including guided postural checks and breathing exercises. The lesson proceeds with a segment on solfege theory, where students learn hand signs corresponding to different syllables, enhancing their understanding of pitch. Through various activities like turn-and-talk, practice, and a final music maker challenge, students will reflect on their progress in vocal skills and set goals for future rehearsals.