Mission Statement
The Antwerp Middle School Choir is a choir open to all students who show the desire and discipline to achieve musical skills. The goal of Antwerp Middle School choir is to build musical skills through understanding the vocal mechanisms, using correct singing habits, performing a variety of literature, singing with expression, performing with instruments or alone, developing sight singing abilities, developing skills to identify, define and record musical notation, and developing skills in evaluating music and performances.
Expectations
1. Respect for director and each choir member
2. Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself
3. Raise your hand and wait to be called on before speaking
4. Take care of all supplies and equipment
5. Observe all school rules and procedures in Antwerp Local Schools student handbook.
1. Verbal Warning/student conference
2. Call to the parents/detention/student can not attend Cedar Point
3. Call to the parents/detention/student can not attend Cedar Point
4. Call to the parents/referral to office/student can not attend Cedar Point
Attire
Choir robe provided by the school. Students need to wear black pants and black shoes. Girls may wear dresses or skirts with black shoes.
Attendance
Being a member of the Antwerp Jr High School Choir places an obligation upon you to the entire organization. Attendance to all rehearsals and performances is required.
For unavoidable conflicts, the director may give excused absences. To be granted an excused absence, a written notice from parents with a brief explanation of conflict must be given to director at least 2 weeks prior to rehearsal or performance. In the case of sudden illness, please call and leave a message at the school (429)258-5421 Ex. 2208
Absences that have not been cleared with the director in advance are considered unexcused and will lower the student’s letter grade one full letter grade.
Unexcused Absences
The following are examples of unexcused absences:
1. Homework
2. Transportation problems
3. Baby-sitting
4. Commitments made after a rehearsal or concert has been scheduled
5. Athletic practice
Hall Passes
No student is allowed to leave the classroom without a hall pass from Mrs. Smith.
Grading Policy
Grades and academic credit will be based upon attendance, participation, quality of performances, knowledge of music, conduct, attitude, written exams and vocal exams.
Weekly grades will be computed as follows:
Yes Yes, but No, but No
1. Pitch/ Intonation/Good vowels 4 3 2 1
2. Rhythmic and Tempo 4 3 2 1
3. Diction and timbre 4 3 2 1
4. Posture and breath 4 3 2 1
5. Promptness and preparedness 4 3 2 1
6. Care of supplies 4 3 2 1
Daily Bell Work 5 pts.
1. On Time 0 10
2. In designated place before warm-ups 0 10
Attire
3. Dressed appropriately 0 10
Performance
4. Watching the director/Behavior 0 10
5. Tall, uniform vowels 0 10
6. Consonant endings precise 0 10
7. Accurate rhythm 0 10
8. Accurate pitches 0 10
9. Good stage presence 0 10
Student responsibility
10. Sets good example for our school 0 10
Total points 100