Chorus Information Sheet 2015-2016
Blandford Elementary
Dear Parents,
Your child has expressed a desire to be in the Blandford Elementary School Chorus for the 2015-2016 school year. Chorus is a privilege and an exciting opportunity for all interested 4th and 5th grade students. While it is a wonderful rewarding experience it requires and teaches children responsibility, teamwork, discipline and self pride. In chorus students are challenged musically beyond the normal music classroom experience. Please understand all policies are in place to ensure a positive experience for all chorus students.
Admittance into Chorus: Students are admitted into chorus based on a rubric. Once all scores have been complied, those admitted into chorus will receive the Parent/Student Agreement signature page of this contract to return to school. This signed page is due to Mrs. Gonzales by Friday, August 21, 2015. Returning this page by the deadline completes the process of official acceptance into chorus. Please understand that the rubric was created in a way that if a child doesn’t audition well, they can still be admitted into chorus based on their positive attitude, work ethic and attendance.
Chorus members are expected to follow these guidelines:
1. Be on time for all rehearsals during the school day.
4th Grade- Monday and Friday 1:55-2:25. 5th Grade- Tuesday and Friday 1:55-2:25.
All unexcused absenceswill result in their dismissal from chorus. 3 tardies will result in dismissal from chorus. Students in the IPASS program will only attend 1 rehearsal per week (4th Grade Monday, 5th Grade Tuesday).
2. Display good behavior at all times.
Students will receive a warning for misbehavior. After three warnings, the student will be removed from the group. In cases of extreme behavioral problems the director and administration reserve the right to dismiss from chorus immediately.
3. Participate in all programs, presentations, rehearsals and related choral activities.
Students will be excused from practice if they are absent from school. If a student skips chorus, it will be treated like the student is cutting class, and they will be written up and dismissed from chorus. If a conflict within the school day occurs and may possibly affect a student’s chorus attendance,students must speak with Mrs. Gonzales prior to the conflict in order to reach a resolution, otherwise the absence will be counted as an unexcused absence and will be dismissed from chorus. Students will not be excused from a performance unless he/she has a serious illness, family emergency, or death in the family.If a student experiences one of the exceptions he/she should provide a written note to the director on the following school day. If a note is not provided the student will not be able to remain in Chorus and are not allowed to participate in the party following the event.
4. Chorus is a year long commitment
Students who sign up for chorus are in chorus for the year. As the group learns and grows together they begin to blend and sing better. If the members of the group constantly change material could not be attained.
Attendance Policy: In order to be successful it is important for all students to be able to attend all in-school rehearsals (unless they are not at school that day). If a child is absent from school then their absence from chorus is excused. 1 unexcused absent will result in dismissal from chorus and is treated like the student is cutting class and they will be written up. 3 tardies will result in dismissal from chorus. Being absent from any concerts without allowed reason(allowed reasons stated in section #3) and documentation provided to the director(the following day) will also result in dismissal from the group and post concert parties.
Required Concerts
Christmas Concert: In-school dress rehearsal December 14. Evening Community Concert December 14 7:00 p.m. Call time 6:30 at BES. Chorus Christmas party/dress down day December 15
MIOSM Concert: March 8th 6:30p.m. at Countryside Baptist Church. Call time is 6:00 p.m.
Spring Concert: In-school dress rehearsal March 14. Evening Community Concert March 14th 7:00 p.m. Call time 6:30 at BES. Chorus Spring party/dress down day March 15. (Must attend MIOSM and Spring Concert for admittance into this party)
ALLconcerts are required. Please feel free to contact me at any time if you have any questions or concerns. I know we will have a successful year with your support.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Gonzalesemail: