WELCOME TO THE 2023-24 SCHOOL YEAR BEREA BULLDOGS

PLEASE CLICK THESE LINKS BELOW TO VIEW RECORDINGS OF THE BEREA MIDDLE CHORUS/PIANO CONCERTS FOR SPRING 2024

Congrats to Mr. Edwards on completing his 3rd year at Berea Middle (since 2021). 

Berea Middle School Chorus Spring Concert 2024

SPRING SING 2024 LIVE AT THE PEACE CENTER

BEREA CHORUS LIVE AT CAROWINDS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC 2024

JOIN US FOR BEREA MIDDLE SPRING CONCERT - THURSDAY APRIL 11 AT 6PM

FOR $5 TICKETS TO SUPPORT OUR FINE ARTS

 (Advance ticket holders get VIP seats at the front!)

https://gofan.co/event/1475654?schoolId=SC66000

BEREA CHORUS GOES TO CAROWINDS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

FRIDAY APRIL 5 2024 (PERFORM AT 2:15 AT AERONAUTICA THEATER)

Explanation of Festival of Music Judging - April 5

(What is a Good, Excellent , Superior) 

All groups will receive comments from each adjudicator following their performance along with a Certificate of Participation. For those who choose to receive ratings, you will also receive a ratings sheet from each adjudicator. Ratings are on a scale of 1 – 5, with 1 being Superior. All groups with an Excellent or Superior overall rating will receive a plaque.

Judges: 

Read about the JUDGES for this year using this link 

https://www.carowinds.com/groups/student-and-youth/performance-opportunities/festival-of-music/information

  What Does Carowinds Provide? 

�We provide the following equipment: 

• Performance risers• Acoustical shells• Baby grand piano• We do not provide microphones for soloists or duets.

Performance Wardrobe�

Formal performance wardrobe is not required for Festival of Music. 

You may wish to consider a more casual “uniform” that is appropriate for performing and enjoying the park, as there are no changing facilities in the park. Please consider the typical weather/ temperature for the timeframe when you are visiting. Performances are indoors.

Berea Chorus Goes to Carowinds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYPVkoej940&t=2s

Carowinds - where the Carolinas come together

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2_GPdoHkVQ (1min video) 

TO READ MORE INFO ABOUT CAROWINDS FESTIVAL CLICK HERE: 

https://qr1.be/07CV 

Congrats to the Berea Chorus members performing at Spring Sing at Peace Center Tuesday April 9 at 7pm

For ticket link to this amazing show by our elementary and middle school students around Greenville County, CLICK BELOW

https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/24-spring-sing

CONGRATS TO THE FOLLOWING STUDENTS: 

Berea  Middle Spring Sing 2024 list (Rehearsal and Concert April 9 2024): 

Angelina P -7th Soprano

Amya G  - 7th Soprano 

Jameyea D -7th Soprano

Riliegh F- 7th Soprano

Christopher L - 7th Tenor/Bass

Kayley A-7th alto

Mikiya M- 6th Soprano

Jakaden T - 6th Tenor

Bailey D -6th Alto

Leehana F - 6th alto

Margaret S - 6th soprano

Ziy'yana D.  6th soprano

12 total

BI-WEEKLY MEMO (April 1 - April 12 2024)

CHORUS

Learning Target: (Chorus) I can sing accurate pitch, rhythm , and phrasing for songs for Carowinds Festival April 5,  Spring Sing April 9, and/or Spring Concert April 11. 

IT IS CONCERT WEEK for the next 2 weeks!

APRIL 2 & APRIL 4 at  3:45 - 5pm, AFTER SCHOOL REHEARSAL required for Festival Students. Please have a parent email me if you cannot attend. 

~April 5 - Carowinds Festival of Music (auditioned 30 voices , Permission Form Due 3/27) 

~April 9 - Spring Sing (Auditioned 15 voices, Permission form due 3/27) 

SPRING SING TICKET LINK FOR SPRING SING PARENTS

https://www.peacecenter.org/events/detail/24-spring-sing

April 11  at 6pm - Berea Middle Spring Concert * (Doors open 5:30pm) 

(*Graded Concert for ALL Chorus/Piano students! Absent students will have to makeup) 

Advance Ticket holders will receive VIP seating near the front. 

$5 tickets , fundraiser event for fine arts department

TICKET LINK : https://gofan.co/event/1475654?schoolId=SC66000

Wholly Smoke BBQ vendor will have a food truck at 5pm (Please bring funds!) 

SEE BACK FOR CONCERT FLYER AND TICKET QR CODE. 

ARE YOU ATTENDING OUR CONCERT? (PLEASE MARK ONE FOR PLANNING.) 

Yes my child will attend Spring Concert  - April 11 |  No, my child will not attend spring concert-April 11

PIANO

PLEASE MARK ABOVE IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND CONCERT APRIL 11

(Learning Target) I can play accurately Blues progression p. 14, Arpeggio Ballad pg. 22 and jazz song for Spring Concert April 11 

3/28 Blues Progression Quiz p. 14 Keyboard Complete (Handout given to student)

4/4 Arpeggio Ballad Quiz

4/11 at 6pm SPRING CONCERT (Graded  concert for all music students) 

$5 ticket event, fundraiser event for fine arts department, VIP SEATING FOR ADV. TICKETS

Wholly Smoke BBQ vendor will have a food truck (Please bring funds!) 

Please return signed by parents by APRIL 10! SPRING CONCERT FLYER ON BACK!

JOIN US FOR OUR BLACK HISTORY MONTH SPIRIT WEEK FEBRUARY 26-29

WE WILL HAVE 3 CONCERT PROGRAMS ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29

8TH GRADE RELATED ARTS: 9AM

7TH GRADE RELATED ARTS: 11:45 AM

6TH GRADE RELATED ARTS: 1:30PM

CAN'T MAKE IT DURING THE DAY? NO WORRIES, WE WILL INCLUDE SOME OF OUR HIGHLIGHTED CONTENT IN OUR UPCOMING SPRING CONCERT APRIL 11 AT 6PM IN BEREA MS CAFE!

Learn the lyrics of LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING!

"Lift Every Voice and Sing" James Weldon Johnson

Lift every voice and sing,

Till earth and heaven ring,

Ring with the harmonies of Liberty;

Let our rejoicing rise

High as the list'ning skies,

Let it resound loud as the rolling sea.

Sing a song full of the faith that the dark past has taught us,

Sing a song full of the hope that the present has brought us;

Facing the rising sun of our new day begun,

Let us march on till victory is won. 

SPRING 2024 CALENDAR OF EVENTS!

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29 - BLACK HISTORY CULTURAL PROGRAM (9am, 11:45am, 1:30pm) 

 (THEME: AFRICAN AMERICANS AND THE ARTS)

FRIDAY APRIL 5 - CHORUS GOES TO CAROWINDS FESTIVAL OF MUSIC

*Payment 1 : $30 due January 30, Payment 2 Due March 4: $34 (Total = $64/student) 

(Students are encouraged to participate in the Worlds Finest Chocolate Fundraiser to lower expenses for field trip)

TUESDAY APRIL 9 - GREENVILLE COUNTY SPRING SING (REHEARSAL IN AM, CONCERT AT PEACE CENTER PM) 

THURSDAY APRIL 11 at 6pm - BEREA MIDDLE SPRING CONCERT

PLEASE VIEW OUR VIRTUAL WINTER CONCERT 2023! 

(Note: This year both band and chorus directors, Mr. Davis and Mr. Edwards, had new additions to the family and had to go on parental leave for a few weeks in November. We were able to have an in person concert in October but not for the holidays. So we decided to put together some selections online. Enjoy :)

"Feliz Navidad" Berea Chorus 6th-8th grade (December 2023) 

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS FINE ARTS FEST TICKETS! OCTOBER 24 2023 AT 6PM 

ORDER YOUR BEREA MUSIC POLO SHIRT TODAY FOR $20 - 

Make Checks out to Berea Chorus (Due Sept. 22 , 2023) 

PLEASE REVIEW SOME IMPORTANT INFO SHARED  WITH STUDENTS VIA GOOGLE SLIDES THE FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL . 

CHORUS LESSON PLANS AND PACING GUDE 2023 - 24

Bell Schedule  (Related Arts) 

Related Arts Planning /On Track :  8:30 - 8:55am

(Note: Students are encouraged to get to school by 8:05am, after 8:30am you are late.) 

2nd Period : 8:58 - 9:48 am

3rd Period: 9:51 - 10:41am

Lunch : 10:54 - 11:33 am

4th Period : 11:36 - 12:26 pm

5th Period : 12:29 - 1:19 pm

6th Period : 1:32 - 2:22 pm 

7th Period : 2:25 - 3:15pm

Dismissal : 3:15pm

FALL 2023 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE: 

Tuesday October 24, 2023: Fall Showcase

Spring 2024 PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 

Tuesday April 9, 2024 - District Spring Sing  (MS is April 9, ES is April 8) 

Happy Birthday to August Students: 

Aryonna

Anthony

LESSON PLANS

SYLLABUS (an outline of the subjects in a course of study or teaching) 

General Learning Objectives:

Standard 1: I can arrange and compose music. 

Standard 2: I can improvise music. 

Standard 3: I can produce a well-developed tone quality. 

Standard 4: I can perform with technical accuracy and expression. 

Standard 5: I can perform using music notation. 

Standard 6: I can analyze music. 

Standard 7: I can evaluate music. 

Standard 8: I can examine music for a variety of stylistic and historical periods and cultures. 

Anchor Standard 9: I can relate music to other arts disciplines, content areas and career path choices. 

Berea Middle

Make Up Work

In order to receive full credit for make-up work, all work must be submitted within five school days, immediately following the absence. In cases of prolonged illness beyond five days, special consideration will be given. It is the responsibility of the students, not the teachers, to arrange for make-up work. After the five-day deadline, work will be considered late. Please refer to the Late Work Policy below. • Work assigned before the absence or field trip will be due the day the student returns. • Tests assigned before the absence will be taken on the scheduled test date or date arranged with the teacher. • If a student misses a test or quiz while absent, on the first day back, arrangements should be made with the teacher to make up the assessment within five days. • Ideally, work is made up before or after school in order not to miss more class time. Arrangements may also be made with the teacher to make-up assignments during support times. Arrangements should be made with the teacher to complete this in a timely manner. • Students are expected to check teacher websites and Google Classrooms for assignments during any absence

Make Up Work Deadlines

Assignments must be turned in on or before the following dates: • 1st Quarter: 10-8-2022 • 2nd Quarter: 1-6-2023 • 3rd Quarter: 3-10-2023 • 4th Quarter: 5-26-2023 • Any work assigned during the last week of the quarter will be accepted through the end of the quarter.

Late Work Policy

Greenville County Schools and Berea Middle School is committed to Building a Better Graduate by creating college and career ready students. As such, students must develop character traits that align with workplace expectations. Some examples of these include responsibility, strong work ethic, and self-direction. Students are expected to give their best effort when completing assignments and should strive to complete them by the due date. Students are expected to turn in ALL assignments and should never have a Not Handed In (NHI) recorded in the grade book. Extra opportunities are available for students to make up work through after or before school tutoring, OnTrack Time, and at other times designated by the teacher. Late work will be accepted during the unit of study or within 5 days of the completion of the unit of study. Points will not be deducted for late work.

Retake Policy

Since the goal is for students to master content and skills, students will be allowed to retake/redo major tests only; however, students must commit to doing their part in preparing for the re-test. Students must initiate the request to retake/redo a test within 5 days of receiving the grade on the test. Students are allowed to retake/redo a major test one time. The student must submit a formal email request to the teacher explaining the rationale for the request. The student can cc the parent and grade level administrator as a part of the formal email request, if they choose. Following a re-test, the higher grade will be recorded in the grade book.

 School Late Work and Retake Policies:

Classroom guidelines and Expectations:  

Success in the classroom is greatly affected by the conduct of those in the classroom.  The following four rules have been developed to help our students be successful.

1. Only behavior that does not interfere with other students’ right to learn is permitted.

2. Be respectful to your classmates and teachers.

3. Be seated with materials and ready to work when class begins.

4. Food, gum, and drinks (except water) are not allowed in the classrooms or hallways

In addition, all students should follow all district and school guidelines as specified in the student handbook. 

In Science/Lab based classes:

Because we will be conducting some lab activities, it is imperative that students practice safe behavior.  They will be expected to follow the guidelines set forth on the Science Safety Contract.

Materials

Grades

Homework

Grading Scale

Planned projects

Manila folder

Notebook paper

Staff Paper

Pencil

Tests & Major Projects =  50%

Quizzes, minor Projects, and Assignments =50% 

Literacy Worksheet 

Solfege and rhythm sight reading, singing with accuracy of parts

Vocal Practice on repertoire (Flipgrid) 

Grade Ranges 

90-100      A

80-89        B

70-79        C

60-69        D

Classical Music Month (September)

Hispanic Heritage (October) 

Black History Month (February)

Jazz History (April) 

Course Outline

(For honor courses, this MUST include how the course exceeds the outcomes of the grade level course)

1st Quarter

Unit Topic: Classical Music Month (September)

Week 1 8/15 What is solfege?

Week 2 8/22 Pretest on Chromebook, 

Posture, Vowels, Solfege

Week 3 8/29  Cantate Domino

Week 4 9/5 Star Spangled Banner, America the Beautiful classical, Cantate Domino

(Labor Day 9/5)

Week 5 9/12 Review Cantate

Week 6 9/19  Hispanic Heritage Prep

Week 7 9/26 Bailar Esta Cumbia

Week 8 10/3 Yo Vivo Cantando

Week 9 10/10 

 End of Q1 10/14 Hispanic Heritage

2nd Quarter

Unit Topic: Hispanic Heritage (September 15 - October 15)

Week 1 10/17  Holiday Showcase 

Week 2 10/24 Holiday music

Week 3 10/31  Reading rhythms,Solfege

Week 4 11/7 Holiday music

(Election Day 11/8) 

Week 5 11/14 Holiday music

Week 6 11/21 Holiday music

(Thanksgiving break 11/23 - 11/25) 

Week 7 11/28 Holiday music

Week 8 12/5 Holiday showcase

Week 9 12/12

Winter Break 12/19 - 1/2

End of Quarter 2 - 1/12

3rd Quarter: 

Unit Topic: Black History, Music Theatre , Jazz and Contemporary Music

(March is SPRING SING, May is Carowinds Music Festival) 

Week 1 Spirituals and Motown

Week 2 Spirituals and Motown

Week 3 

Week 4

Week 5 Black History Month Show

Week 6 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 7 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 8 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 9 Music theater Alladin Jr

4th Quarter

Unit Topic: Music Theater / Jazz Appreciation 

Week 1 “It don’t mean a thing”

Week 2 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 3 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 4 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 5 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 6 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 7 Music theater Alladin Jr 

Week 8 Music theater Alladin Jr

Week 9 Music theater Alladin Jr