LMS Show Choir

Welcome!!!!! The course description is below.....

Dear LMS Show Choir Parents and Students,

Here is the LMS Show Choir syllabus for the 2018/19 year! We have an exciting year ahead of us in chorus; jam-packed with plenty of opportunities to learn new musical things, build on skills we already have, and continue to grow as musicians. I have broken down the syllabus into a few categories: Communication, Grading Policy, Concert Dates, Standards, Grading Scale, Behavioral Expectations and Consequences. Let’s make this the most awesome musical year ever!! J

Sincerely,

Wes Bloom

Communication: If you have questions, comments, or concerns please feel free to contact me here at school through my website (https://sites.google.com/a/student.dodea.edu/bloom/home), by email (wesley.bloom@eu.dodea.edu), or by phone (01638-527007). We can also communicate through the agendas.

Grading Policy: Grades in this class are on a point system.

Grades are based on the following:

· Class Participation Points - 10 points per week for arriving on time prepared, being ready to sing, actually singing, having a pencil, paper, agenda, folder, participating responsibly, displaying excellent effort, having a positive attitude, and doing everything in your power to help make things awesome!!!

• Quiz/Test- generally 10 points on Schoology

· Concert Participation/Attendance- 200 points

In any performing group, success depends on 100% cooperation of all members of that group. Students and parents/guardians should be aware that rehearsals and concerts are an important and necessary part of the music program at Lakenheath Middle School. Plus, it’s a BIG GRADE!

2018-19 Concert Times and Dates:

Here are the concert dates:

Winter Concert- Wed, December 5, 2018 at 1630

Spring Concert- Wed, May 15, 2019 at 1630

Complex Choral Festival at LHS:

Wed. March 27 1830

LMS Fine Arts Night:

Thurs., March 28 1600

Concert start time: see above

Winter Concert Attire: Ugly Sweater or PJ's or more formal...whichever will get you in the holiday spirit!!!

***Extra credit may be earned by attending outside concerts, taking private lessons, creating and sharing reports about music or musicians, participating in other musical activities where music reading is occurring (Example - church choir, community orchestra, etc.), etc.

Standards: A DoDDS student performs, listens to, reads, describes….

· Musical Performance

· History and Culture

· Connections to other disciplines

· Technology integration

**See the DODEA website for more specific standards information. (www.dodea.edu)**

Grading Scale:

90-100% A

80-89% B

70-79% C

60-69% D

Below 60% F

Behavioral Expectations and Consequences

Rules are in place to create a safe learning environment for our students. The expectations in class are:

· Enter Classroom quietly and on time.

· Be Prepared. Bringing music, lyrics, a positive attitude and high effort level will make the year awesome!

· Be aware, stay on task, listen to and follow directions (the first time they are given). Know when to sing and when NOT to sing.

· PRACTICE on a regular basis.

· No food or gum is allowed in the music room. Water only, please.

· Treat everyone and everything with care and respect (keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself and please do not use vulgar, hurtful, or offensive language) and maintain a positive attitude. It's more FUN that way!

· You are responsible for putting away all your materials at the end of class.

· Please tidy up the room before you leave the classroom.

· Abide by school rules.

If directions are followed, work is completed, etc…. then positive consequences, like these, will be heading your way! [Praise, positive notes and/or calls home from the teacher, satisfaction of a job well done (self praise), and other rewards.

On the flip side, if a student chooses not to follow the classroom rules/expectations …the consequences for interfering with our learning process are:

1st time- Warning (verbal)

2nd time- Name on board

3rd time- Move to another location

4th time- Action Plan created, reflecting in isolation, *Parent/Guardian called

5th time- Referral to Office

*****Severe Disruption- Student immediately sent to office****

“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Bob Marley

Get ready to SING!!!!!!!!

Come back soon for more vocal awesomeness!!