• Be in assigned space having all necessary materials (folder, pencil, other items as needed) by start of warm-up.

• Stand or sit with correct posture and performance stance for proper breath support.

• Sing your vocally assigned part in audible tones. If i cannot hear your voice or see your participation, your grade will suffer.

• Sing as directed with a serious attitude and attention.

• Maintain rehearsal silence when director is talking or other sections are working.

• Cooperate and participate as a vital member of the group, showing respect for the director, fellow students, and taking proper care of music materials.

Each day the students will start with 10 points

Points are roughly broken up as so for each day:

• 1 point for having music and binder

• 1 point for a pencil

• 1 point for no chewing gum or eating food while in class

• 1 point for being on time unless communicated to the teacher

• 6 points go towards participation and are deducted throughout class based on the student’s behavior 

The student will receive zero points in participation for an unexcused absence if they fail to acquire make-up work from the teacher. 

The student will be exempt if they have an excused absence and have notified Ms. K.

Ms.K, the director, reserves the right to deduct all points and/or remove the student from the class if said student is demonstrating continuous negative behavior or failing/refusing to participate in class.

• Student attendance at ALL concerts is mandatory. We are not our choir if every member is not present. It is necessary to have every member so we can all show what we learned and worked on to the outside community. Failure to attend is an automatic zero, whether the student has an excused or unexcused absence. 

  • Please communicate with me… I do not appreciate surprises! I am flexible with students if a situation occurs the week of the concert that causes the student’s absence or the excused absence is due to an unavoidable circumstance. 

• Attendance at all performances is mandatory unless communicated with the director. These include both excused and unexcused absences that result in either a deduction of this portion of the student’s grade or an additional assignment/project to replace the grade.

  • “Performances” are separate from “Concerts” because we may have out-of-school performances that are more flexible with student attendance. 

• Concert attire is mandatory for all students at concerts and performances, unless directed otherwise by the director, the school, or the organization. Failure to wear attire at performances/concerts will result in a deduction of the students’ grade.

• Attendance at all dress rehearsals is mandatory. The purpose of dress rehearsals is to address final specific musical and logistical aspects of upcoming performances. It is necessary to have all choir members, as we are a team and need everyone to hear our full and inclusive group sound. 

• The dress rehearsals will be scheduled throughout the year with at least two weeks notice. 

• If a student misses dress rehearsal for an excused absence, there will be an alternate assignment. 

• Failure to attend dress rehearsal, without communication with the director or an unexcused absence, will result in a zero for that rehearsal. 

• This will include assessments of sight-singing, music memorization, music marking, music theory, and individual/group class performance. 

Ms.K will not make students perform by themselves unless they feel comfortable!

• These assignments will typically be written and turned in during class as a reflection based question.

• Homework is heavily referred to as “practicing” in the music world and is an expectation of the students as it will help our choirs grow and increase productivity through classes.

  • Students first homework task will be to turn in the forms included in the choral handbook.

♪  Follows all classroom Procedures without reminders

♪  Complies with Rehearsal Expectations consistently

♪  Demonstrates superior work in daily rehearsals, and is always prepared for singing tests, etc.

♪  Works to the best of ability in daily rehearsals to obtain the highest in performance standards

♪  Works effectively with teachers, interns and classmates whether  independently, as a section leader or follower, as needed

♪  Volunteers often

♪  Shares questions or comments that are pertinent and germane to the subject

♪  Attends ALL after school rehearsals and performances

       Un-excused absences eliminate the chance of an “A.”

♪  Usually prepared, always responds when called on and volunteers on occasion

♪  Attentive, asks only appropriate questions and makes pertinent comments

♪  Attends all after school rehearsals and performances

♪  Shows evidence of being unprepared on occasion

♪  Arrives late occasionally or leaves folder on the shelf, having to get it after class has started

♪  Responds when called upon

♪  Attends most after school rehearsals and ALL performances

♪  Unprepared and/or inattentive

♪  Rarely volunteers

♪  Asks unnecessary questions or make inappropriate comments

♪ Misses after school rehearsals and/or performances

♪  Exhibits lack of concern for the class.

♪  Behavior affects class negatively

♪  Comments are not relevant or appropriate

♪  Seldom on task and contributing to the vocal sound

♪  Does not attend after school rehearsals and performances