Choral Arts I Syllabus

CHORAL ARTS II SYLLABUS 8/14

Virginia A. Wagner

Director of Choral Arts, LNHS

Work: 704-799-8555 ext. 1287

Email:

WildCat Vocal Symphony Mission Statement

The Lake Norman High School Choral Department will provide an encouraging, supportive environment in which choral arts students will be given the opportunity to expand their musical knowledge and performance experiences through a sequential developmental music curriculum. It is our belief that the study of choral music instills a sense of pride and accomplishment; it fosters higher level thinking skills, self discipline and accountability to one’s self, the ensemble, and the community.

Choral Arts II is a performance based course.This is an entry level course into high school choral study. Each student will be assessed for their performance and theory level at the beginning of the course and will be given level appropriate material for the remainder of the term.

This course will offer large ensemble singing, solo opportunities, smallensemble singing, sight-reading and theory studies.

Students will be assessed according to the NC Essential Standards for Vocal Music.

I.ML.1.1 Use characteristic tone and consistent pitch when performing music

I.ML.1.2 Use the fundamental techniques of singing with a diverse and varied repertoire

I.ML.1.3 Use expressive elements (dynamics, timbre, blending, phrasing, accents, attacks, releases)when

singing a diverse repertoire

I.ML.2.1 Recognize whole, half, quarter, eighth, sixteenth, and dotted note and rest durations in simple

duple, simple triple, simple compound and mixed meters

I.ML.2.2 Use notation symbols for pitch in appropriate clefs to sight read music

I.ML.2.3 Use standard notation symbols for basic elements of music (pitch, rhythm, dynamics, tempo,

articulation, expression) to notate their musical ideas and the musical ideas of others

I.ML.3.1 Produce short, rhythmic improvisations using a variety of traditional and non-traditional sound sources

I.ML3.2 Construct music examples using a variety of traditional and nontraditional sound, notational and technological sources

I.MR.1.1 Compare aural examples of music representing diverse genres, styles and cultures

I.MR.1.2 Generate basic criteria for evaluating the quality and effectiveness of music performances and compositions

I.MR.1.3 Interpret the cues of a conductor when singing

I.CR.1.1 Use music to explore concepts of civics and economics (including systems, functions, structure, democracy, economies and interdependence).

I. CR.1.2 Understand the importance of ethical responsibility in protecting creative work and intellectual

property

I.CR.1.3 Identify basic health and wellness issues that performing artists often experience

I.CR.1.4 Compare the various roles that musicians can do and perform and the conditions under which music is performed

I.CR.1.5 Analyze the relationship between concepts and principles of music and those of disciplines outside the arts

Attendance is crucial to success in this course. Students cannot expect to excel if they are not present and on time daily. The success of the choir depends on each member; therefore, the entire class suffers when one member is not present.

Students will be receiving grades for daily participation, vocabulary assessment, sight-reading, music theory, SmartMusic, and concert performance.

Our school music department will be using SmartMusic® to help students practice and perfect their music this year. Attached is a letter detailing what SmartMusic is and how it will impact your student this year. Although I do not require families to purchase a SmartMusic subscription, I do highly recommend it.

On a Scale of 1-4 Students will be assessed as follows

General Assignments1

Daily Participation/Homework2 Quizzes/Smart Music Assessments 3 Performances 4 Written Final Exam 25% of final grade

Each semester there are a variety of concert opportunities.First semester annual performances include Cabaret (Oct. 24th), Winter Concert (Dec. 17th). Attendance at all concerts is mandatory. Failure to attend the concerts will result in the student's final grade being dropped at least one letter grade. Make up opportunities are at the discretion of the director and will generally be the student’s cumulative raw SmartMusic grade as of the date of the concert.

Students should come to class with the following supplies

• Black ½” 3-ring binder
• Sheet protectors
• Pencils (Colored recommended)
• magazine holders (optional and available through teacher)
• paper

All students are encouraged to participate in various fundraisers throughout the semester to assist in purchasing various need of the choral department. The choral department does not have a “budget” from the school. All funds for supplies, music, sound equipment, activities, substitutes, transportation fees, etc. are raised by our fundraising efforts. Thank you in advance for your efforts and support of our program.

Fundraising events we already have on our calendar are: 9/19: Yard Sale, 10/10 Mattress Sale, /10 Cookie Dough Sale, 11/14 Chili-Cook-off, 12/5 Applebee’s Pancake Breakfast.

I will use many forms of communication (including email, my webpage, and Edmodo) to help keep parents and students abreast of activities and events in our department. Please help me help you by checking these avenues of communication regularly. I will post student codes for Edmodo on my board (choral arts code is: r2qf5); parents can access their Edmodo code by going to their student’s home page to view their code or emailing me to have it sent to them. I will offer extra credit for all students who are registered for my class on Edmodo as well as for each parent who registers!

I am very excited to be teaching your student this year. Feel free to contact me any time via phone or email.

Virginia A. Wagner

Director of Choral Arts

LNHS

Work: 704-799-8555 ext. 1287

Email:

Please fill out the information on this side, sign the back and return this page acknowledging you have received and read the contents of the Choral Arts I Syllabus. My receipt of this page will be your student’s first ‘A’ in chorus this year!

Student Name:______

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Parent(s) Contact information

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Please initial by the dates below acknowledging you have been notified of required concerts.

_____ Cabaret (Oct. 24th 7pm-10pm)

_____Winter Concert (Dec. 17th 7pm-10pm)

PROJECT, WEB, PHOTO AND VIDEO RELEASE FORM

A picture of your child or work created by your child may be included in a classroom project.

We may use the resulting project in one or more of the following ways:

• Use as a demonstration project/activity in educational workshops, classes, and/or

conferences;

• Use as a sample project/activity on CDs created by Iredell-Statesville Schools for use in

educational workshops and student classrooms;

• Post work on the school or ISS webpage;

• Submit as samples to program publishers or as grant and contest entries;

• Use portions of the project on a videotape made during a student presentation of the

project or in broadcasts or videotapes demonstrating computer media in general.

• From time to time, the opportunity may arise for your child to be photographed* or

interviewed by district personnel or local news media regarding a school event or

activity.

This information may be used in local media transmissions, district promotional publications, on

the district website, or in any other district medium.

*Photograph in this release form is intended to only refer to photos of your child alone. Group

photographs (2 or more), with no additional identifying information, are considered directory

information. Please refer to the section on FERPA for more information.

Please initial each of the following statements to which you agree:

I give permission to:

_____ Post a picture which includes my child on the ISS webpage (first name may be included)

_____ Post work/projects created by my child on ISS webpages

_____ Allow my child to be interviewed and/or photographed by local news media

(extracurricular clubs and sports teams are included)

_____ Use my child’s work as an example in other schools, workshops, or conferences

_____ Use my child’s photograph in district promotional publications and media

_____Post a video which includes my child on ISS webpages

Student name:______

School:______

Parent/Guardian Name:______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______

Date:______

Congratulations Parents!

Welcome to F.A.C.E.S (Fine Art Creates Extraordinary Students), the booster organization for Lake Norman High School’s Fine Arts Dept! We are so happy that your child has chosen to be a part of a wonderful program at Lake Norman High School. For this reason you are automatically a member. There are no membership fees involved; we just ask that you join with us so we can continue to give the much-needed support to the Fine Arts Dept.

FACES will meet on the second Thursday of each month as needed throughout the school year. Notice of the meetings will be made well in advance via email and Edmodo. We are asking that you or a family member join us for at least 2 meetings per semester or in lieu of a meeting attend a Fine Arts function. Will send reminders and notices of meetings and events via email so please make sure your contact information is up to date.

Our focus is to be a resource to the teachers so that our students can develop their unique talents, and foster a life long appreciation for the Arts. Parent participation is a vital component to the success of this organization and your child’s experiences this year.

Throughout the school year, students in chorus and theatre classes have the opportunity to take part in concerts, competitions and performances at school and in the region. Your volunteer help and support are crucial to the continuity of these events.

Show Choir and Women's Ensemble students are required to wear performance attire for these activities and pay a mandatory fee. The fee covers cleaning, maintenance, replacement and repair of the attire and also helps with performance related expenditures. We respectfully request that all fees paid to FACES be made by check and by the specified due date. This allows for accountability of payment. It is very important that checks be made out to FACES and include student's name and the purpose of payment in the check memo. Students are to place checks in the lock box on the wall in Ms. Wagner's office. No cash payments will be accepted.

Thank you for your time and interest in FACES. We look forward to an enjoyable and enriching year for the Fine Arts students of Lake Norman High School.

Ken Sauser and Cathy Eveson

Co-Presidents of FACES at Lake Norman, Inc.

Student Name______Class ______

Chorus ApparelDue: 9/14/15

Choral Arts - OPTIONAL

GirlsBoys

Character shoes $40.00 ** Size ______Character Shoes $40.00** Size ______

Total $______Total $______

______

Please make check out to : FACES

and write student name and“chorus fee” in check memo

Remember form and money are due by 9/14/15

UNIQUE IMAGES, INC.

Chorus Optional Attire (Warm Ups)

DUE BY: 9- 14 -15

STUDENT NAME: ______

Class ______

(Show Choir, Women's Ensemble or Choral Arts)

Jerzees White Embroidered Hooded Sweatshirt

$25.10______Size______

Initials______

Grad. Year______

Tricot Tri-Color Jacket$31.50______Size______

Name Embroidery $ 5.00______Name______

Tricot Black Pants$22.00 ______Size______

Royal T-shirt (Choral Arts)$10.70______Size______

(Embroidery not available)

Fiber Reactive Multi Color$14.95______Size_____

(Embroidery not available)

Ladies Shorts with WCVS Logo$11.95______Size______

Men's Shorts with WCVS Logo$10.90______Size______

TOTAL:$______

Please Make Check Payable to FACES and write student’s name & “warm ups” in check memo. Thank you!