HOW TO PLAN FOR A SPEECH CHOIR

  

In order for you to come up with a systematic plan like this:

I must teach you the techniques. Then you can already label the parts of the poem you are to make a speech choir of. This could be the guide your group follows for systematic rehearsals.

HERE THEY ARE:

voice group

It is vital to classify members according to pitch. Hence, this could be the first thing you can do when you are met with your group for the first time.

refrain

One person reads the narrative and the rest of the group joins in the refrain.

Part of the selection shall be assigned as a refrain.

unison

The whole group reads the material together. A portion of the poem has to be selected for this technique.

antiphonal

The class is divided into two or more groups with each group being responsible for a certain part. Preferably do the grouping by voice classification: high, medium, low.

solo lines

Individuals read specific lines in appropriate places throughout the group activity. Be wise in deciding the solo lines technique to make it impactful and efficient

line around

More solo work where each line is taken by a different person in the group this could be done by picking out representatives for each voice category.

alternate

Deliver stanzas or paragraphs alternating slow and fast lines, loud and soft lines, low and high voices.

emphasis

This technique can de done in varied ways, however the must prominent is the use of echoing key words. Key words and phrases could also be recited in a louder and softer voice.

pause

Pause for a specified number of silent 'beats' before continuing the next line or phrase. This technique can catch the audience's attention.

effects

Use body percussion, clap, click or make appropriate sound effects at the end of lines, stanzas or paragraphs. Incorporate music when appropriate. Some even add gimmicks through short dramatizations to establish a storyline to establish a solid interpretation.