Spring Concert: Lakeside Lullabies
May 17, 2023 6:00 PM
WLMS Auditorium
Ensemble Skills: In order to perform in concerts, students must have at least an 85% ensemble skills average. This score reflects active practice in class and preparedness for the performance.
Alternate Assignment: If a student does not or cannot attend the concert, they will be provided with an alternate assignment. The assignment consists of recordings of concert repertoire and four one-paragraph written prompts designed to assess the same standards assessed by the public performance.
To earn full credit:
Students must complete the alternate assignment OR:
Attend the concert, arriving on time and staying for the full performance
Perform their appropriate role in the ensemble with accuracy and expression
Demonstrate concert etiquette (see below)
Perform in concert attire (see above)
Spring:
Rehearsal*: Wednesday, May 10 2:30-4:30
Dress Rehearsal: Monday, May 15 2:30-4:30
Fall Concert: Wednesday, May 17 4:00-7:00 (Performance at 6:00)
Students may stay after school on concert dates if preferred.
*Athletics Conflict - Athletes Excused
Any unresolvable conflict must be communicated to Ms. Lassiter IN WRITING (email, written note, TalkingPoints) by the student or their family by no later than two weeks before the dress rehearsal. Any student who has an unresolvable conflict will submit recordings and responses to essay prompts as an alternative assignment. Any absence not communicated by this deadline will severely impact the planning of and preparation for the event for both the instructor and students and may result in removal from future performances.
ALL BLACK with legs and shoulders covered.
You may wear a black top with black pants or a black skirt, or you may wear a black dress.
Tops and dresses need to have sleeves that cover the shoulders. Skirts and dresses need to be worn with black stockings/tights or leggings.
Shoes need to be all black and a shoe that the student is COMFORTABLE standing in for an hour. Please carefully consider before putting a student in heels. I highly recommend closed-toed shoes for standing on risers.
All attire must comply with the West Lake Middle School Dress Code.
Things you may NOT wear:
Anything with a logo
Shorts
A hoodie, sweatpants, pajamas, etc.
Ripped/distressed pants
Black clothes with a colored pattern
If you are not able to acquire appropriate attire for your student, please let me know as soon as possible so that I can assist.
Jewelry and Headwear
No necklaces, bracelets, watches, or anklets are permitted during performance. No hats or other headwear is permitted. Exceptions are permitted for religious or cultural circumstances. Hair should be styled out of the performer’s face so that they can see the conductor. Earrings should not extend past the student’s earlobe (small stud earrings are fine).
While students are performing, they are expected to:
Stand tall with their hands resting on their sides
Keep their eyes on their music and/or the conductor
Maintain appropriate facial expressions
Cough or sneeze into the shoulder if needed
Sit down where they are if they feel dizzy or faint
In between songs, students are expected to:
Know where they need to be and when
Walk appropriately on the risers
Transition SILENTLY
Watch and applaud fellow performers respectfully
Students are not permitted to:
Leave their assigned area (except in case of emergency)
Wave or call out to audience members
Bow or clap after a song when they are on stage
Talk during a group’s performance, introduction, transition, or during an adult’s instructions
Scratch an itch or adjust clothing during a song
Laugh at themselves or others during a performance