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BMHS Choral Union
Class Information
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3 Basics for Success
Be On Tim
e
Be Prepared for the
RehearsalParticipate Fully in the Rehearsal
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YOUR MUSIC FOLDER
A PENCIL (DO NOT EVER WRITE IN PEN ON YOUR MUSIC)
BOTTLED WATER IS OK – SODA, COFFEE, TEA, FLAVORED WATER, ETC. IS NOT OK
Materials For The Classroom
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Finish conversations and food outside before entering.
Place all personal items against the wall.
Take your music, pencil and bottle of water to your seat.
When the bell rings, stand and prepare to sing.
Procedure for Entering Classroom
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If you are late to class you will be sent to the discipline office to register your tardy.
Only one person at a time may use the restroom. If the pass is gone you must wait.
No bathroom passes the last 10 minutes of class.
If I see or hear your phone or other electronic device, I will take it. Please place it in your backpack until it is needed for class projects.
Other Procedures
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Class Rehearsal Basics/Effort/Attitude Daily Attendance Extra Rehearsal Attendance Concert Attendance Festival Participation Written/Skills Evaluations
Your grade is based on a standard percentage (90%, 80%, etc.) and is weighted as follows:
Concerts/Festivals/Assessments %50Class Work %30Final Exam %20
Grading Procedure
Rubrics
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All Choral Union members are held to the highest standards of academics and character.
Performances that are not a normal part of the students’ assessment grades will fall under the “No Pass, No Play” policy for our school.
Eligibility Policy
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In addition, it will be the policy of the BMHS Choral Union for students who are ineligible to NOT be allowed to participate in ANY choral activity that takes place during the school day and would cause the student to miss his/her classes.
There will be NO EXCEPTIONS made for the ineligibility policy.
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ALL FESTIVALS (CHODA, AZCDA, REGIONAL, ALL-STATE, CHANDLER/GILBERT, MEN’S FESTIVAL, ETC.)
AUDITIONS FOR REGIONAL AND ALL-STATE HONOR CHOIRS
OFF CAMPUS PERFORMANCES OCCURING DURING THE SCHOOL DAY
Activities Requiring Eligibility
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Fall Choir Concert (Oct. 6) Winter Holiday Concert (Dec. 8) “POPS” Concert (March 1) Farewell Concert (May 10) All extra rehearsals called before or after
school (i.e. WC combined rehearsals) Any performances that are non-graded and
outside the regular school day.
These activities are REQUIRED as part of your class grade and take place outside the regular school day.
Activities NOT Requiring Eligibility
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Sing! Sing! Sing!1. How to…2. When to…3. Why to…
Learn to Read Music1. The Notes2. The Symbols/Terms3. The Rhythms
What Do We Do In Choir?
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Create Art1. Express the music2. Understand the background and
culture3. Share with audiences
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Vocal Pedagogy (teacher and student led) Announcements/Attendance Musicianship (reading/writing skills) Music Rehearsal (song selection will be on
the white board when you come in each day)
Wrap-up (weekly or more often if possible) Fun Fridays will be done as much as
possible depending on time constraints for performances
Class Procedures
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Women’s Formal
Men’s Formal
All Members Casual
Uniforms
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Standard class fees --- What are they for? Travel Expenses (i.e. food, lodging,
transportation) Festival Fees (entry fees for choir festivals
or competitions) Music (repair/replace)
Fees and Extra Costs
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Why do we need a Choir Council?
Officer Positions
What are the duties of the officers?
Dates for Nominations/Campaigning
Date for Election
Choir Council
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What is the Booster Club for?
Who can be in the Booster Club?
How do I get my family involved?
Choir Booster Club
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What’s on our website? How do I access the website? http://hs.humboldunified.com Click on “Students” tab Scroll to “Club & Activities” Click on Choir Club --- Ta Da!! How often should I check the website?
BMHS Choral Union Website
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Those who wish to sing always find a song. ~Proverb
I don't sing because I'm happy; I'm happy because I sing. ~William James
The total person sings not just the vocal chords. ~Esther Broner
Some days there won't be a song in your heart.
Sing anyway. ~Emory Austin
Have FUN and Remember: