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Welcome to GMS Choir!. 2013-2014. Choir Website. Get your parents to sign up for e-alerts! Keep up with the website. It is constantly being updated. That is where questions can be answered. Or follow GMS choir on Twitter @ gmschoir . - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Welcome to GMS Choir !2013-2014
Choir Website• Get your parents to sign up for e-alerts! • Keep up with the website. It is constantly being updated. That
is where questions can be answered.• Or follow GMS choir on Twitter @gmschoir. • For help go to the website – www.granburyisd.org/howdoi• GMS now has a twitter! Follow your school @gmspirates. You
will receive updates on all things GMS!
* Free 100 for anyone that signs up for e-alerts or @gmschoir on Twitter!*
Things to Consider• High standards of excellence. Look around!• This classroom is SAFE. • Choir is a privilege NOT a requirement• Your handbook is your guide to this class. You
are responsible for the material inside.• If you need us, come talk to us (parents
included.) Y’all are the reason we teach!
About us…Mrs. Terrel
Mrs. Walter
Classroom Procedures #1Be in your assigned seat BEFORE
the tardy bell rings!
Class begins the moment you enter the room.
You must have your materials BEFORE you sit down.
Materials needed:1) Choir binder2) Pencil3) Anything else written on
the board
Don’t be late!!!Why?
‘Cuz let’s be honest…
Preach it, Boromir.
Classroom Procedures #2ONLY choir binders, music, and
pencils allowed on risers!
Purchase a ONE INCH binder for this class.
Place backpacks on risers as you enter the room.
Classroom Procedures #3NO food, drinks (except water), or gum
are allowed in the choir room.
SERIOUSLY, GUYS…Spit it out or stick it on the gum tree. (Located next to the pencil sharpener)
We don’t want our room to look like this:
Classroom Procedures #4Have a good attitude!
100% EFFORT(without complaining)
Grading Breakdown65% Class participation, singing and written tests, material checks, outside rehearsals
Line grade (20 per six weeks)
35% Public Performances
Which adds up to…
Public Performance PolicyGood
Bad
Grading a ConcertYour grade for a concert will consist of 5 parts
each worth 20 points:1. Warm up
2. Etiquette
3. Attendance
4. Memorization
5. Execution
Warm UpBegins 30 minutes before your concert.
WHY?We’ll sing some warm ups and go
through our music.
You will lose points if show misbehave or show up late.
EtiquetteOr…audience skills
Quiz!When a choir is on stage you may:
a) Talk to your BBF and ignore the performersb) Text or play a game on your phone quietly and clap when they are finishedc) Yell and holler when they are finished (like you do at sports games or rock concerts)d) Listen quietly and applaud when they are finished
Attendance & MemorizationAttendance – in order to get full credit, you must be present at the concert.
Memorization – you will sing off your music from memory before the concert.
ExecutionThis portion deals with how you handle yourself while on stage.
Do not talk or goof off with friends while you are on stage.
Mrs. Terrel and Mrs. Walter will be the ones to grade this part…and believe us…
We have our spies…
Missing a ConcertIf you are absent, you must
make up the grade! (Just like any other class)
Attend another fine arts performance!
If you see a conflict once you receive your choir
dates, let us know ASAP! DO NOT come to us a week before the concert,
it won’t work.Teamwork makes the dream work!
Making up a Concert…You may make up 20 points
singing off your music in front of the class.
(This covers the memorization part of your grade)
You may make up 40 points by
attending another fine arts
performance. Bring us the program!
This covers the concert etiquette part of your grade.
BUT…
20 + 40 =60
That is the highest grade you can make on a major grade after making it up. Imagine what
happens if you don’t make it up…
Choir Concert UniformNon-Varsity and 6th
grade ladies:• Off black hose• Black, closed toed
shoes• Black, below the knee
skirts • White blouses with
short sleeves (no long sleeves, no sleeveless)
Choir Concert UniformMen:
• Black, dress slacks• White, long sleeved
dress shirt• Tie of your choice (7th and 8th grade men will be provided a tie owned by GMS choir to be returned at the end of every concert.)
• Black socks and black dress shoes
Choir Concert UniformVarsity Ladies:• Off black hose• Black, closed toed shoes• Black, below the knee skirts • Black blouses with short sleeves (no long sleeves, no sleeveless(Varsity ladies will be provided a scarf owned by GMS choir to be returned at the end of every
concert.)
Do you really want to be this kid???
Choir T-shirtIf you want to attend the Spring Trip, you must
purchase the 2013-2014 choir shirt!
Each semester we will take a t-shirt order.
Approximate cost is $10.00.
We will wear our choir shirts to Region choir
auditions and the concert, Spring Trip, and other
special choir trips to be announced later…
Important Dates to Remember 2013-2014
**These dates are already on the GISD calendar. Please put them on your calendar TODAY!**
Fall Concerts – Required for all GMS choirs:
October 7, 2013 – 7th/8th grade fall concert 7:00 pm warm up at GHS7:30 pm concert at GHS
October 21, 2013 – 6th grade fall concert4:15 pm warm up at GMS5:00 pm concert at GMS
Important Dates to Remember 2013-2014
**These dates are already on the GISD calendar. Please put them on your calendar TODAY!**
Region choir – Not required, but highly recommended for all 7th/8th grade
October 19, 2013 – 7th/8th grade All-Region choir auditions@ Henderson Jr. High in StephenvilleAll day, not required but highly recommendedCost: $5.00
November 2, 2013 – 7th/8th grade All-Region Clinic & Concert@ Aledo High SchoolAll day for students who made the choir
Important Dates to Remember 2013-2014
**These dates are already on the GISD calendar. Please put them on your calendar TODAY!**
Christmas Concerts – Required for all GMS choirs
December 10, 2013 - 6th grade choir4:15 pm warm up at GMS5:00 pm concert at GMS
December 17, 2013 - 7th/8th grade choir7:00 pm warm up at GHS7:30 pm concert at GHS
Important Dates to Remember 2013-2014
**These dates are already on the GISD calendar. Please put them on your calendar TODAY!**
February/March Concerts – required for all GMS choirs
February 25, 2014 - 7th/8th grade Pre-UIL concert4:00-9:00 at GHS
February 27, 2014 - 6th grade Winter Concert4:15 warm up at GMS5:00 concert at GMS
March 4,5,6, 2014 - 7th/8th grade UIL CONTEST@ Burleson HSTimes are TBD until week before contest
Important Dates to Remember 2013-2014
**These dates are already on the GISD calendar. Please put them on your calendar TODAY!**
Spring Concerts and Contests
April 12, 2014 - Solo and Ensemble ALL GRADES@ GMS (not required, but highly recommended)Cost: TBD
May 22, 2014 - Spring Concert ALL GRADES, REQUIRED6:15 warm up at GMS7:00 concert at GMS
Extra Credit!Bring us a program from ANY fine arts event, and you will receive a free 100!
Examples: Granbury Theatre Company, church musicals, Bass Hall, elementary
school performance, high school performance
Pssst…don’t forget to put your name on the program!
What to Expect…• We will sing and
sight-read EVERY DAY!
• You will learn to read and write music.
• You will rehearse and prepare music for concerts and competitions.
• …and we may throw in the occasional song game…or maybe even kickball…
PencilsBring one every day!
There will be surprise folder checks!
No pen, no marker!The pencil sharpener is located next to the gum tree…
No Gum. Period.
Your gum disposal options:
1) Trash can…spit it out!
2) Swallow it.
3) Gum tree (seen to the left)
Hand ClapAll of GMS uses the hand clap to get student’s attention.
Teacher claps three times, and then the students copy.
Let’s Practice!
Bathroom ProcedureGo before class starts. If you ask once you get to class the answer will be “no.”
If it is an EMERGENCY (and we’ll know if it’s not) there are passes available by the door.
YOU MUST ALWAYS HAVE A PASS WHEN NOT IN CLASS!
Buses – Friendly TipsAt the end of the day, you will immediately head
to the back of the school to the bus zones.
Do not get off at GHS!!!
Double check yourself!
Not sure of your bus number or schedule? Check with your 7th period
Advisory teacher!
Bullying
1) Go to GMS homepage.2) Click on the link on the side of the page
where it says “GMS Bullying Report Form”
3) Fill out the form and click “Done”.
STRANGER DANGER!
Don’t let anyone inside GMS!
If someone wants in at the doors, alert a teacher…DON’T LET THEM IN!
This year will beawesome!!!