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Course Description
7th Grade Chorus meets during the school day. This is a performance-oriented course designed to teach students singing skills through a varied repertoire of music and vocal instruction. Music theory, sight-reading, ear training, ensemble skills, and a basic overview of vocal production are emphasized and assessed in this course. Audition and performance opportunities in regional music festivals are offered. Several performance opportunities exist throughout the course of the year. Rules governing this course: Attendance at all concerts is mandatory and proper concert attire is required. This is a full year course that requires dedication from all students who participate.
Class Expectations
Students are expected to adhere to the following:
Arrive to class on time
Bring your black music binder and a pencil to class
A water bottle is recommended
Participate in class activities (warm ups, sight reading, rehearsing concert repertoire)
All Student Handbook policies regarding attendance and expectations apply
There is no gum allowed at any time in choir class. All gum must be disposed of before the beginning of class.
Phones/Devices are not to be used at any time in choir class, unless the teacher has given permission to do so.
CMS/CHS
Choir Grading
The following is a breakdown and description of grades in choir.
Attendance (40%) - Attendance is crucial for success in this class. Since this is an ensemble-based class, the only way that the ensemble can reach its fullest potential is if each and every member is consistently present. Accumulated absences and tardies will affect the students grade. Attendance policies explained in the student handbook apply.
Concerts/Performance Assessments (30%) - Attendance for concerts is mandatory. It is the culminating presentation of months of hard work, and the success of the concert is dependent upon the attendance & participation of all members of the ensemble. There may also be other performance assessments throughout the year. These types of evaluations will demonstrate the student's ability to perform various musical concepts and skills such as rhythm, scales and exercises using solfege syllables, vocal technique, and skills within concert repertoire. This category includes all school-related performances and dress rehearsals.
Habits of Work (20%) - In order for a choir to sound its best, each individual singer needs to be working at their best in both performances and rehearsals. That includes coming to class prepared and ready to give your best effort. Arrive to class on time with the necessary materials (binder w/ music, pencil). Water bottle is recommended. Be present, and focused on the task at hand. Be respectful and cooperative toward the success of the group.
Class Assignments (10%) - This involves tasks such as returning required paperwork, program notes on the concert repertoire, concert reflections, and additional assignments to be explained in class.
If a student wants/needs to make up an assignment, retake an assessment, or discuss another aspect of the class, please feel free to contact me. I always encourage students to take initiative and self-advocate, as well. Please keep an open communication with me if you are uncertain about expectations, due dates, your vocal health, or any other aspect of the class.
Canton Middle School Music Department
Concert Make-up Requirements
The Canton Middle School musical ensembles are performance based ensembles, and attendance at performances is mandatory. Excused absences include religious holidays, illness, or family emergencies. Unexcused absences will affect your grade and participation in ensembles. In the event of an absence, students will be required to complete one of the options below within one week of the performance date. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Options
Choose a piece from the concert repertoire and write a minimum of a one page paper describing specific elements of the piece, or of the composer’s life/accomplishments.
Develop a series of three questions that you will use to interview members of the ensemble. Interview a total of three members from any section and document their responses.
Example Questions:
Describe the rehearsal process and how it helped the ensemble achieve a higher level of musicality.
If given the opportunity to perform the concert again, what suggestions would you have for improvement?
Concert Attire
Unless otherwise specified, the following will be the required concert attire for all performances.
Students will wear BLACK CLOTHING that they, their families and directors deem appropriate. OUR PRIORITY IS FOR ALL STUDENTS TO BE:
Themselves
Comfortable
Present a unified color palette where music is the focus
PLEASE CHOOSE FROM THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS:
Black dresses
Black trousers
Black skirts/Black stockings
Black collared shirts
Black socks
Black dress shoes (Close-toed)
Black jackets & suits
PLEASE AVOID:
Sneakers
Exposed legs
Exposed shoulders
Leggings as pants
Athletic apparel
Non-collared shirts
White socks