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Chorus is a year long class and students are expected to participate in performances.
Students will perform music and sight-reading to the expected competency level of their chorus.
Students will cultivate a general knowledge of music history, particularly in relationship to composers and works studied during the semester.
Students will begin to develop an academic and kinesthetic understanding of the basics of vocal technique -- understanding the ideas and practicing them in their singing.
Students will continually enhance their perception of and ability to participate in choral singing.
 GRADING PROCEDURES:
Seatwork on elements of music 30%
Daily rehearsal participation 60%
Participation in scheduled performances 10%
Every student begins the first nine weeks with a grade of 100. Participation point deductions may result from any of the following:
Lack of cooperation, no music, inattention, nonparticipation, chewing gum, eating, drinking drinks other than water, leaving out music.
Excused absences from a performance will be granted for those too sick to stand, the bereaved, or those attending the marriage ceremony for an immediate family member. Any other causes for absences will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis. Excused absences may be made up by an assignment comparable to the 10% grade that was missed.
Chorus Rules:
- Come to class prepared and on time.
- Follow directions the first time they are given.
- No gum, food or drinks other than water in the chorus room.
- Please show the utmost respect for the podium. Whenever anyone is on the podium, your attention is required. Failure to show respect will result in parent communication or disciplinary action by the administration.
- Keep up with your music. Each student will receive a copy of all music to be rehearsed.
- Put music away at the end of class.
- Follow all school rules.
- Attend Booth chorus concerts.
Classroom Discipline:
Strike 1: Warning.
Strike 2: Note in agenda, to be signed by parent.
Strike 3: Better Choices writing assignment, completed at home, signed by parent and returned the next day.
Strike 4: Teacher detention. Form must be signed and returned the next day of class.
Failure to return signed form or complete writing assignment the next day will result in a detention.
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