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Chorus Handbook Search

DIRECTIONS: Either fill in the blank, circle your answer, or write your answer. You do NOT need to write in complete sentences. These questions are NOT in order. This is a grade.

  1. List 3 aspects of concert etiquette:
  1. What is the chorus website?
  1. List the 4 things you need in chorus every day:
  1. If you are sick on a concert day, what should you do? What about after you return to school after missing the concert?
  1. List 3 things not allowed in the chorus room:
  1. To achieve our mission as a chorus, each member must be self- ______and self- ______

In your own words, how can you exhibit these two characteristics?

  1. Which chorus expectation do you think is most important and why?
  1. List 2 ways that you are expected to take responsibility and initiative for your grade in chorus class:
  1. True or false: You can decide to drop (quit) chorus in the middle of the year.
  1. Which of the following would be BAD rehearsal etiquette: (circle your answer)
  • Standing up when Mrs. Cagle asks the class to stand.
  • Raising your hand during rehearsal to ask when our concert is.
  • Sitting with your back straight, shoulders back, feet flat on the ground & music up.
  • Smiling during rehearsal because you are excited to be making music.
  1. Your vocal performance grade is determined by whether you make your personal ______to match all pitches, rhythms, vowel, and consonant sounds.
  1. Etiquette during a concert is to follow directions ______and ______.
  1. Describe the uniform that YOU will wear this year:
  1. True or false: when you enter the chorus room, it is okay if your binder doesn’t have any of our music in it, as long as you have it.
  1. When is a good time to turn in a form, sharpen your pencil, or get a sip of water? (AKA: “take care of business”)
  1. Class has not started, you just got to the chorus room, and need to use the restroom like, really bad! So you ask Mrs. Cagle immediately. She says no. Why was the answer no?
  1. Our chorus mission is to become well-rounded ______and members of our community by developing both individual and ______musicianship skills, an appreciation for the ______, and strong personal ______.
  1. True or false: before class, you do not need to ask permission to get water at the water fountain.
  1. List 2 different ways you can communicate about chorus.

20. Let’s say we have a concert tomorrow. You are at home and your parents asked what time you have to be there. You can’t remember and you lost your hand-out with the information! Before you email Mrs. Cagle, what can you do to find the information?

21. You have a form to turn in for our upcoming trip… where do you turn it in?

22. You have money to turn in for your uniform… exactly how do you turn it in?

23. Name the 3 aspects of your “Daily Learning Involvement” grade:

24. True or false: Concert are a grade.

25. Let’s say you come to chorus after PE class, so you are always really thirsty in chorus. Instead of getting water multiple times during class, what should you do?

26. Late work in chorus class receives a penalty of ______points per class day after the due date.

27. All Simpson chorus students are ______to attend all rehearsals and performances for their ensemble.

28. Let’s say you play soccer. You have already received the chorus calendar of events for the year, and you receive your schedule of games and practices in September. What should you do?

29. Uh oh! You lost your copy of the song we are working on. Should you ask Mrs. Cagle? ______Describe where in the room and how you can get an extra copy.

30. Let’s say you have your uniform money to turn in. Should you hand it to Mrs. Cagle? ______Describe exactly how you should go about turning it in.

31. Circle one: You DO or DO NOT need to ask permission to get water DURING CLASS.

32. When there is a fire drill, where do we line up?

33. When there is a fire drill, describe how you should act.

34. Using the handbook calendar, please put all performances for YOUR CLASS into your agenda. Read the “Who” column carefully – not every concert applies to everyone! When are you done, write “done!” here:

35. What do you think is going to be your biggest challenge in chorus this year? This can be related to the music, or just related to the class.

What habits can you form to prevent this from being a challenge?

What can you do to overcome this challenge?

36. What voice part WOULD you like to sing this year?

37. Are you planning on auditioning for All-State?

38. Are you planning on auditioning for Honor Chorus?

39. What is your binder slot number?

40. Are you allowed to have gum in chorus?