5 Day Plan

Question – “What is the “5 Day Plan”?

Answer – It is a plan that could easily be adapted to all grade levels. It is a system of incorporating into the daily rehearsal five disciplines believed necessary to develop and improve good choral musicianship.

These five disciplines are: Ear Training, Sight Singing, Vocal Techniques, Theory, and Keyboard Training.

I have learned that:

• Most students will accept 10 minutes of drill each day.
• The plan is an excellent way to “sneak” this type of work into the regular rehearsal schedule.
• Students soon realize a sense of musical accomplishment.
• The program tends to add some academic structure to the choral program.
• It is an excellent way to start the school year in an organized and structured manner.

- W. Jay Hoel

5-Day Plan