The music of choir must not only impress an audience, but it must captivate the vocalists that will rehearse and perform it repeatedly. This program covers the significance of selecting choral music, preliminary and interpretive score study, and marking the score. It also examines rehearsal preparation and techniques.
Countries: CA
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Boys, Girls and Games
The Internet creates a whole new context for gender and personality issues in communication. This program explores the online roles of gender and age, as well as the behavioural effects of anonymity. It also looks at the competitive and cooperative aspects of electronic gaming, from sophisticated multi-user domains to violent “shoot-em-ups.”
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By the Numbers
From the stock market to research to sports, learn how statistics influence our everyday lives. This program also provides a detailed explanation of an essential aspect of statistics – correlation.
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English Every Day
This series of vignettes is specifically designed for adults who are learning English as a second or foreign language. Intended for those in Stage 1, Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB), the series provides visual representation of everyday activities with authentic language and non-verbal cues appropriate to everyday contexts. Used in conjunction with the workbook material, this program provides opportunities to practice language skills and learn about the cultural aspects of life in Canada and North America. Includes workbook.
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This Thing Called Hope – Viewer’s Guide
A comprehensive viewer’s guide provides suggested activities and discussions based on segments of the video program This Thing Called Hope. The guide is free with purchase of the complete series.
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What is Hope?
Part I, defines hope and examines the mind-body connections that make hope a valuable tool in dealing with life’s difficulties. You will meet five individuals who have learned to “practice hope and make it intentional in their lives” as they face their particular challenges – chronic pain, mental illness, terminal cancer, cerebral palsy and heart disease.
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Experiencing Hope
Part II, illustrates a variety of techniques people use to make hope visible and effective in their lives. It profiles a woman recovering from a brain injury, and features women dealing with breast cancer as they share their zest for life and explain how enhancing their hope has improved their health.
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St. Francis of Assisi and The Franciscans
Chronicles the life of Saint Francis of Assisi, the creator and guiding spirit of the Franciscan Order.
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George Fox and the Quakers
The life and legacy of George Fox, founder of the Society of Friends, also known as Quakers.
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The Voice
Voice is the instrument of choir and in order to be effective, it must create a unified sound. This program explains how this can be done, by educating viewers on breathing and posture, as well as phonation, resonance, and articulation. The program also covers vocalises, the importance of listening, and ensemble applications.