Welcome to women's chorus. This is
where you and your parents will find information on classroom and
concert expectations and other choir specifics. Please take time to
read through this handbook and contact me with any questions or
concerns by calling the high school (367-1533) or by emailing Mrs. Baxter.
Classroom Expectations Grades Sectionals Concerts
Classroom Expectations Grades Sectionals Concerts Classroom Expectations 1. Show respect - for Mrs. Baxter - for each other - for materials and equipment - for yourself 2. Follow directions the first time they are given. 3. Be in class on time. 4. Be accountable for - folder - pencil (needed to mark music) - active participation 5. Display a positive attitude -- no inappropriate language or actions. 6. No food or drinks (other than water) Note- If a student chooses to ignore or disobey any of these expectations and clearly is not committed to the excellence of the choral program, he or she will be made to drop the class and be placed in a study hall. Grades A. Classroom Daily Points: In addition to the grading scale listed in the applied music syllabus, areas that may be assessed in women's chorus are music theory, music history, music vocabulary, group and/or individual singing, posture, adherence to classroom rules and procedures and active participation. Active participation skills are built on the foundation of self-discipline and the ability to work with others. Some of the skills necessary are
I will average in additional points for those individuals who go above and beyond the course requirements. These points will be added as follows:
C. Auditions and Sectionals: All students are required to sing an "audition" for Mrs. Baxter. This must be arranged during the first week of classes. The audition may be taped and will be used for range placement within the group. Sectionals will be held throughout the school year for those students who do not already have an instrumental sectional. Each section is worth 10 points of the marking period grade. They will proceed as follows:
Folder and Music Each student will be assigned a folder to share with one other student in their voice section. All folders will be stored in the music cabinet in the choir room. The two students together will be responsible for the folder itself and the music contained within. Fines will be issued for misuse or loss. The fine will be the total amount of the music and/or folder purchase price. Folder checks will occur at random. Students should keep track of their own music and keep their hands off of folders other than their own. The cabinet will be locked before and after choir. Students are also required to keep the folder pencil with the folder at all times for necessary music notations. Concerts A. Women's Chorus Performances and Events These concerts are a public sharing of the group's accomplishments and a communication of the language of music. In addition, concerts are an extension of classroom learning. This culminating experience is graded heavily. Therefore, all students are required to attend each concert. THIS MUST BE A TOTAL GROUP COMMITMENT! Parents and students are encouraged to note the dates of events, get them written on the calendar and schedule around them. Work is not an acceptable excuse for missing either the dress rehearsal or the performance! The participation of each student is essential to the success of the musical performance. There is no way to "make up" a missed performance; it only happens once. Be there! I do, however, realize that emergencies such as illness and/or an accident may occur from time to time in which case Mrs. Baxter should be contacted as soon as possible. Any emergency absence may be made up with an approved project equal to the time the other students spent at the concert or event. Examples: concert critique, written report, classroom service or extra performances. B. Dress -- a neat appearance displays a positive attitude about the performance
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