GMS Choir
The GMS Choir is an opportunity for 6-8th grade students to sing together! Singers in this ensemble will participate in performances throughout the year, experience choral music in a variety of styles, and build vocal technique and music-reading skills.
Rehearsals
GMS Choir members will rehearse before school once a week:
Mondays - 7:15-8:00am - Treble Clef Voices (last names A-K)
Tuesdays - 7:15-8:00am - Treble Clef Voices (last names L-Z)
Wednesdays - 7:15-8:00am - Bass Clef Voices
The following morning rehearsals will combine the treble and bass clef voices to prepare for the concert: 11/6, 11/7, 1/29, 1/30, 5/6
Attendance
When preparing for performances, rehearsal attendance is a necessity. In order to participate in performances, students must have no more than 1 absence per trimester. Students with no more than 1 absence per trimester will be allowed to sign up for the Adventureland performance at the end of the year. We start singing at 7:15am, so it is best to arrive 5 minutes before rehearsal starts. Tardies are also recorded, since punctuality is important when participating in a group like this.
Sharing with Sports
GMS Coaches and I encourage students to participate in both sports and music, and we are willing to share time. Volleyball and Basketball usually practice before school every other week. On choir mornings, students should leave sports practice a couple minutes early to change and be at choir rehearsal by 7:30am. It is the student's responsibility to let Mr. Avery and the coaches know that they are involved in both activities.
Performances
The GMS Choir will participate in the following performances:
GMS Concert - Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at 7:00pm in the GMS gym
Veterans' Day Assembly - Thursday, November 9 at 10:00am in the GMS gym.
GMS Concert - Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 7:00pm in the GMS gym
GMS Concert - Monday, May 6, 2024 at 7:00pm in the GMS gym
Adventureland Performance - Saturday, May 11, 2024 (This is an all-day event at Adventureland Park outside Des Moines, IA. The GMS jazz band also participates. More details will be available in January.)
Performance Attire
GMS Choir members will wear GMS Vocal Music T-shirts with black pants and black shoes for performances. T-shirts can be purchased from Mr. Avery for $10 (checks payable to GMS). Students are responsible for finding the rest of the outfit.