Sixth Grade
May, 2024:
Vocal Warm Ups.
Master Theory Lessons.
Clapping Rhythms.
Sing through the Spring Concert music in concert order.
Small groups and people introducing songs will be working on their parts during class.
We will begin to practice on the risers on Thursday, May 2.
STUDENTS NEED A NOTEBOOK AND PENCIL THAT CAN STAY IN THEIR CHOIR FOLDER SLOT.
Grading Information:
All grades follow the 2018 Minnesota Academic Standards in Arts Education
Main Areas
Foundations
Create
Perform
Respond
Connect
Percentage Information:
A: 100%-90%
B: 89.99%-80%
C: 79.99%-70%
D: 69.99%-60%
NC: 59.99%-0%
2023-2024 Music Fundraising - the goal is $150 to order a piece of music for the Spring Concert. (GOAL MET!)
Concert Arrival Times:
Arrival time for 6th grade is 6:15 pm with the concert for 6th grade at 6:30 pm. Concert will last approximately 20-25 minutes. Please look at 7th and 8th grade pages for their arrival and concert times.
How To Donate to Choir:
- Write a check made out to John Adams c/o John Adams Choir Program OR send cash with your contact information. Please ensure the check or money is sealed in an envelope. Donations are tax deductible. Mr. Deiss will email or mail out a tax dedication form after the donation has been received and processed.
Missed the January 11, 2024 Winter Concert?
Make up will occur during after school on January 16 and January 18. Students must arrange one of those days with Mr. Deiss in order to be on the approved after school list. Students will stay from 2:50-3:15 to complete the concert make-up session. Students will need to have a prearranged after school ride.
Performance Attire:
Students can wear .....
Dress pants with collared dress shirt and dress shoes. You may choose to wear a tie.
Dress, skirt, or dress pants with matching top and dress shoes. No leggings on their own. Dress and skirt length should be knee or below.
No jeans, t-shirt, and flip flops.
No large logo, words, and pictures on any clothing.
There is no set color requirement. Remember that we are a performance group, please refrain from wearing distracting attire. ALL clothing MUST meet the district’s dress code. The dress code is located on page 4 of the Right, Rules, and Regulations document.
Classroom Expectations:
Come Prepared
Show Respect
Actively Contribute
Be a Good Listener
Be Responsible
Be Safe
Daily Expectations:
Students are responsible having a pencil and notebook with them every day.
Students are responsible to be in their assigned seat before the bell.
Students are responsible for actively participating throughout all daily rehearsal activities, dress rehearsals, and concerts.