Sheridan High School Women’s Chorale Syllabus

2013-2nd Semester

Mrs. McClain, Choir Director

Choir is an elective class that is designed to give students the opportunity to sing and learn about music. Students will have the opportunity to learn, sing, and perform a variety of choral literature.

Class Objectives:

  1. Students will develop correct vocal techniques.(Creative Expression and Communication 9-12.2)
  1. Students will develop fundamental music skills such as reading music, counting rhythms, solfege, and sight-singing.(Creative Expression and Communication 9-12.5.6.7.8.9.10)
  1. Students will go beyond singing the notes on a page and will demonstrate expressive qualities in varying styles of choral music. (Connections, Relationships, and Applications 9-12.1)
  1. Students will have the opportunity to perform with the ensemble throughout the year.(Creative Expression and Communication 9-12.1)
  1. Students will enjoy music and singing through active participation! (Creative Expression and Communication 9.4)
  1. Students will discuss and perform literature from various composers. (Historical 9-12.4)
  1. Students will evaluate and critique their own performances after each concert. (Analyzing and Responding 9.6)

Class Rules:

  1. NO gum, food, or drinks (except closed containers of water) are allowed in the choir room.

2.No talking when the teacher is talking.

  1. Students must have their ASSIGNED folders and a pencil with them daily for rehearsal.
  1. Book bags, books, purses, etc. are to be put in the designated areas, not on the risers.
  1. Must ask for permission to leave the classroom after class has started.
  1. Do NOT talk unless called on.
  1. No sitting at or playing the keyboard.

Attendance:

1.Attendance is a must and ALL concerts and performances are MANDATORY! This includes, but is not limited to the following: End of Winter Concert and Spring Concert.

  1. Excused absences from a performance include: family emergency (parent must talk to Mrs. McClain), death in the family, or sickness (must have a doctor's note). The student will then have to do an individual performance for Mrs. McClain to make up for the grade.
  1. ALL excused absences must be cleared with Mrs. McClain as far in advance as possible and definitely PRIOR to the performance (at least 2 weeks before the performance).
  1. Unexcused absences will result in a grade deduction.
  1. Attendance is taken daily in class and will reflect upon your class grade.

Grading:

2 points a day for class attendance/participation for each nine weeks

5 points per pencil/music checks for each nine weeks

40 points per concert for each nine weeks

20 points per concert critique for each nine weeks

10 point for signed syllabus

Other grades may be acquired throughout the year.

**Failure to attend concert performances WILL result in a two letter grade deduction unless it is an excused absence.**

Grading Scale is same as schools, please refer to the student handbook.

Behavior:

  1. Students are expected to follow all school policies.
  1. Respect your fellow classmates.
  1. RESPECT!!
  1. Participation is a must and will reflect on the student's grade.

Discipline:

  1. Verbal Warning
  2. Written Warning/Detention/Parental or Guardian Contact
  3. Detention
  4. Principals Office

Dates to Remember (and mark on your calendar):

February 28th- Choir Winter Concert at 7pm (report time 6pm)

March 27th- 2013-14 Show Choir Auditions

May 9th- Choir Spring Concert 7pm (report time 6pm)

Concert Attire:

Women- Black pants (not jeans) and your Choir Polo Shirt. All students are required to purchase a polo shirt. The shirts will be purchased through Mrs. McClain. You need to also wear black shoes, black socks, hair neat and little jewelry.

Folders:

Black folders are provided for music rehearsals. Any damages to the folders will result in the student paying $2 for a new folder. Folders must be kept in the correct bin number! Students may take the folders home with them to practice however, they must bring them back with them to school the following school day.

Choir Club

The Sheridan High School Choir Club is composed of parent volunteers that are designed to support the choir programs at Sheridan High School, both financially and in other ways. If your son or daughter is a participant in the Sheridan HS Choirs in any way then you, the parents, are members of the Choir Club. The Choir Club generously volunteer their time organizing fundraisers and running fundraisers to help support the Choirs financially. The Choir Club is continually looking for more parents to become involved. Not only will this lessen the burden on current members, but it will help the formation of new ideas and projects. The Choir Club meets the first Thursday of every month at 7:00pm in the high school choir room. The first meeting of the second semester is March 7, 2013.

Any Questions or Comments please contact Mrs. McClain:

740-743-1337 x1304

* Please sign and return the statement of agreement to Mrs. McClain by Friday, January 11th.

I, ______have read the Women’s Chorale Syllabus and understand what is expected of me throughout the class. I understand the rules and consequences and by signing this agreement I will comply with the policies and procedures.

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Student Signature Date

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Parent/Guardian Signature Date