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MAHS Choir 2024-2025 Syllabus
Choral Performance Dates 2024-25
October 21st Choir Concerts: 7th and 8th at 6:30 pm/9th-12th at 7:30 pm
November 14th-16th Fall Musical: “Unsinkable Molly Brown” 7:30 pm and 2 pm (Sat.)
December 2nd Choir Concerts: 7th and 8th at 6:30 pm/9th-12th at 7:30 pm
January 13th Variety Show: A Cappella and Concert Choir Only at 7 pm
March 3rd Choir Concerts: 7th and 8th at 6:30 pm/9th-12th at 7:30 pm
March 5th Large Group Contest (Waska): A Cappella and Concert Choir Only
April 16th Small GroupContest (Waska): A Cappella and Concert Choir Only
May 19th Choir Concerts: 7th and 8th at 6:30 pm/9th-12th at 7:30 pm
May 23rd Graduation A Cappella Choir Only 7 pm
Expectations
Be on time!
No Gum!
No hats, caps, or backpacks!
Listen
Be nice.
Use GOOD POSTURE
No phones or watches!
Clean up after yourself
Remain in the room until the bell rings.
Concert Dress (Grade 7 and 8)
Choir T-shirt purchased from MAHS. These T-shirts are mostly “Black”. ($15)
Black socks.
Black pants.
Black shoes that do not expose the toes or the heel of the foot. No sandals, “Crocs”, flip-flops, etc.
Concert Dress (Grades 9-12)
Robes will be assigned and worn at most performances.
The robe must be taken care of properly: Zipped, clipped with the sash properly placed following every performance.
Your number and name must be on the hanger.
Underneath the robe you must wear black pants, black socks and a short sleeve t-shirt.
Everyone will wear black shoes that do not expose the toes or heel of the foot. No sandals, “Crocs”, flip-flops, etc.
Express Choir will need to purchase a T-Shirt from MAHS. ($15)
Concert Attendance Policy
Since concerts are an extension of our classroom activities, we expect all students to attend each performance. We use this as part of the overall grade for a quarter. We do recognize, however, that there will be absences. There are basically two types of absences.
The first is an excused absence. Illness or family emergencies do arise. The student is excused from the performance, but will need to make up for the missed performance by performing the concert music with someone who sings a different part or alone. Prior notification is appreciated when possible. In case of illness or family emergency, a brief written explanation will suffice or simply phoning the instructor and leaving a message at school. Since concert dates are made known the first month of school, it is expected that reasonable efforts will be made to assure participation in our performances. Please plan your family trips carefully and try to work around our performances.
The second type of absence is considered unexcused and will result in a ZERO for the concert grade. This occurs when a singer has no valid reason for the absence or chooses work or a social function over a concert responsibility. It is important to realize that a musical performance depends heavily on the participation of EVERYONE and we want students to recognize the importance of their contribution to the ensemble. If a student’s parent / guardian does not provide a note, email or phone notification, the student will receive a ZERO for the concert grade.
Fundraisers
Each year the choral program has a fundraising opportunity in which the students may help raise money for various musical enrichment activities. Any student participating in the fundraiser will have a personal account in which their profits will be kept. Trips are just one of these enrichment opportunities.
The money raised belongs to the MAHS choral program and cannot be used for personal matters.
Grading Information
Following all expectations.
Concert Attendance and Concert Participation
Written Work
Voice/Singing Test
Daily Rehearsal Participation
Mr. John Kleinwolterink (320)585-2062
jkleinwolterink@morris.k12.mn.us
♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫SIGNATURE PAGE TO BE RETURNED♫♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫
Please return this page to your instructor no later than Friday, Sept.13.
We have read the “Expectations of Choir Students” handbook syllabus.
We are aware that a detailed choir syllabus is available on the school website under Mr. Kleinwolterink’s webpage. We (my child and I) are aware of the expectations, procedures and concert schedule of each student in the Morris Area High School Choral Department.
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Signature of parent/guardian Signature of student
PLEASE PRINT NEATLY.
PLEASE PRINT NEATLY.
Name of student: ________________________________________________________________
Name of MAHS Choir(s) in which you are enrolled: (please circle)
7th Choir 8th Choir MAHS Express Choir Concert Choir A Cappella Choir
If planning on being in the Express Choir, do you want to take it for Credit?
Yes No
AND if you are in the Express Choir what is your shirt size?
Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL (Adult Sizes)
Please bring $15 for the T-shirt. (Check payable to MAHS)
_____ Kleenex Box Supplied (Extra-Credit)
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7th/8th Grade T-Shirts: Please bring $15 for the “Black” T-shirt. (Check payable to MAHS)
Size: S M L XL XXL XXXL (Adult Sizes)
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