Concert Expectations
1. You are required to attend all choir concerts.
2. You must be dressed in concert attire.
3. There should be no talking during a performance to respect those on stage.
4. While on stage you should maintain proper performance technique.
5. Have fun and give 100% during a performance.
Concert Attire
Every student is required to be at all concerts through-out the school year. The performances are part of your grade in choir. Every student is also required to provide part or all of their concert attire.
Concert Choir:
Ladies: Black Dress Pants, Black dress Top and Black Dress Shoes
Gentleman: Black Dress pants, Black Shirt, Black Dress Shoes and Tie
Symphonic Choir:
Ladies: Black Dress Shoes . *Concert Attire is provided
Gentleman: Black Dress Pants, Black Dress Shoes, White Dress Shirt
Grading Policy
Choir is a performance-based class. Students earn grades by performing in class as well as concerts. Grades will be based on in-class participation, mastery of the material presented, attendance and performance at concerts. A participation/behavior grade of 3 points will be given daily. All concerts are 50%of your grade in choir class. The grading scale is the same as FHS.
Concert Attendance
All concerts are required and are part of the student’s grade. Every effort is made to schedule concerts around school activities. Make sure to mark dates of the concerts on your calendar. You are never excused from a concert. If there are any other conflicts such as school sports or you are sick from school that day etc. please notify Mrs. Bires ASAP. There will be make-up work for each concert missed. The only time it is excused is if a death in the family. If a death in the family occurs you must bring a note with a signature from a parent to Mrs. Bires.