What if I miss class/rehearsal? 

Hey choir members! If you missed class, here are two options for your makeup assignment. Please choose one option and submit your recording no later than a week from the date missed.

Option 1: Record Your Part for an Entire Song

For this option, you'll record yourself singing your part for one of our full songs.

• Choose one song we're currently learning.

• Find a part track online or use one I've provided.

• Record yourself singing your part for the entire song. You can use a phone, computer, or any other device.

• Make sure your recording is clear and your voice can be heard.

This option is a great way to show you've practiced the entire piece and are ready for our next rehearsal.

Option 2: Focus on Tricky Sections

For this option, you'll record yourself working on the most challenging parts of our songs.

• Choose one challenging 10-measure section from each of the songs we're currently learning.

• Record yourself singing your part for each of these sections.

• Make sure to include a recording for every song.

• Feel free to sing with a part track if it helps you stay on pitch.

This option is perfect if you want to focus on the spots that need the most work.

What if I miss a concert? 

Step 1: complete "Prearrange Missed Concert" form

Step 2: complete "Concert Reflection Assignment"

Makeup assignments are only available for students who either made prior arrangements with the director or had an emergency.

Concert Reflection Assignment

Because you were unable to attend the concert, this assignment will help you review the performance and contribute to our class conversation about our work.

Due Date: Within two weeks of the concert.

Instructions:

1. Find the concert video. The video of our performance is available on the Milwaukie Music YouTube Channel. If it's not immediately visible, check the "Live" tab.

2. Watch the entire concert from start to finish.

3. For each song you missed, you will write a set of observations.

   • Find the sheet music for each song we performed.

   • As you watch each song in the video, pay close attention to the details of the performance.

   • Write down 10 specific observations for each song.

   • For each observation, you must include the specific measure number from your music.

Examples of what to look for:

• "At measure 15, the sopranos sang the 'E' a little flat."

• "In measures 23-25, the crescendo from the basses was very strong and clear."

• "The cut-off at measure 40 was not precise, and some people held the note a little long."

• "The choir's posture at the beginning of the song (measures 1-5) was excellent."

• "I noticed that in measure 55, the basses and tenors didn't match the vowels."

Your observations should be detailed and directly tied to the musical score. This assignment is designed to show that you have carefully studied the performance and are prepared to discuss it with the class.