last updated May 2019
Missing a mandatory rehearsal or concert is tantamount to missing a test. Students who have been EXCUSED by Mr. Iannuzzi for a given concert or rehearsal must complete an alternate assignment in order to earn credit for the missed concert or rehearsal. All alternate assignments are brief, type-written research papers on topic provided by Mr. Iannuzzi. The papers must be typed in 12-point font, double-spaced, and must be a minimum of two complete pages. While it is not necessary to cite sources internally, an accurate and specific bibliography with a minimum of three sources (electronic sources are okay) must be included at the end of the paper. Naturally, you are expected to follow standards of academic honesty and give credit for your research (plagiarism will result in a failing grade).
ALL ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY, EMAILED TO LHSCHORAL@GMAIL.COM BY 3PM TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR ABSENCE!
Q1 ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENTS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT SHOULD BE EMAILED TO LHSCHORAL@GMAIL.COM
ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT TOPICS (QUARTER 2)--CHOOSE ONE APPROPRIATE TO YOUR ENSEMBLE. OTHER TOPICS MAY ALSO BE CHOSEN IF APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY MR. IANNUZZI
LHS CHORALE (alternate assignment needed if you missed the Seasonal Concert Dress Rehearsal or Seasonal Concert):
(1) G.F. HÄNDEL and HALLELUJAH CHORUS (from "MESSIAH"). Give some biographical details about Händel and some background on the circumstances under which the Hallelujah Chorus ("Messiah") was composed. Your own thoughts and reactions to the piece would be a welcome addition to the paper.
(2) Dr. Edwin Gordon, inventor of the Gordon method of music education and the "Gordon rhythm syllables". Dr. Gordon passed away a couple of years ago, and his contribution to the field of music education is significant. Provide some biographical details about Gordon, his methods, and how they have impacted the music education community.
(3) ANDRÉ THOMAS and GO WHERE I SEND THEE. Give some biographical details about Dr. Thomas, his compositions and teaching. You may also include some information about the text and Biblical references in "Go Where I Send Thee". Your own thoughts and reactions to the piece would be a welcome addition to the paper.
HONORS CHORUSES (alternate assignment needed if you missed the Seasonal Concert dress rehearsal or performance OR Choral Extravaganza. If you missed more than one, write more than one paper or double the length of your paper.
(1) G.F. HÄNDEL and HALLELUJAH CHORUS (from "MESSIAH"). Give some biographical details about Händel and some background on the circumstances under which the Hallelujah Chorus ("Messiah") was composed. Your own thoughts and reactions to the piece would be a welcome addition to the paper.
(2) Dr. Edwin Gordon, inventor of the Gordon method of music education and the "Gordon rhythm syllables". Dr. Gordon passed away just last year, and his contribution to the field of music education is significant. Provide some biographical details about Gordon, his methods, and how they have impacted the music education community.
(3) Additional topics by ensemble
Madrigal Singers -- Thomas Luis de Victoria and "O magnum mysterium"
Chamber Singers -- Benjamin Britten and "A Ceremony of Carols" (There is no Rose/This Little Babe)
Concert Choir -- William Byrd, the Counter-Reformation and "Ave verum corpus"
ALL ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY, EMAILED TO LHSCHORAL@GMAIL.COM BY 3PM TWO WEEKS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR ABSENCE!
Q1 ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENTS IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT SHOULD BE EMAILED TO LHSCHORAL@GMAIL.COM
ALTERNATE ASSIGNMENT TOPICS (QUARTER 2)--CHOOSE ONE APPROPRIATE TO YOUR ENSEMBLE. OTHER TOPICS MAY ALSO BE CHOSEN IF APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY MR. IANNUZZI
LHS CHORALE (alternate assignment needed if you missed the Seasonal Concert Dress Rehearsal or Seasonal Concert):
(1) G.F. HÄNDEL and HALLELUJAH CHORUS (from "MESSIAH"). Give some biographical details about Händel and some background on the circumstances under which the Hallelujah Chorus ("Messiah") was composed. Your own thoughts and reactions to the piece would be a welcome addition to the paper.
(2) Dr. Edwin Gordon, inventor of the Gordon method of music education and the "Gordon rhythm syllables". Dr. Gordon passed away a couple of years ago, and his contribution to the field of music education is significant. Provide some biographical details about Gordon, his methods, and how they have impacted the music education community.
(3) ANDRÉ THOMAS and GO WHERE I SEND THEE. Give some biographical details about Dr. Thomas, his compositions and teaching. You may also include some information about the text and Biblical references in "Go Where I Send Thee". Your own thoughts and reactions to the piece would be a welcome addition to the paper.
HONORS CHORUSES (alternate assignment needed if you missed the Seasonal Concert dress rehearsal or performance OR Choral Extravaganza. If you missed more than one, write more than one paper or double the length of your paper.
(1) G.F. HÄNDEL and HALLELUJAH CHORUS (from "MESSIAH"). Give some biographical details about Händel and some background on the circumstances under which the Hallelujah Chorus ("Messiah") was composed. Your own thoughts and reactions to the piece would be a welcome addition to the paper.
(2) Dr. Edwin Gordon, inventor of the Gordon method of music education and the "Gordon rhythm syllables". Dr. Gordon passed away just last year, and his contribution to the field of music education is significant. Provide some biographical details about Gordon, his methods, and how they have impacted the music education community.
(3) Additional topics by ensemble
Madrigal Singers -- Thomas Luis de Victoria and "O magnum mysterium"
Chamber Singers -- Benjamin Britten and "A Ceremony of Carols" (There is no Rose/This Little Babe)
Concert Choir -- William Byrd, the Counter-Reformation and "Ave verum corpus"
