Classroom Rules for Concert Choir

No food, beverages, or gum allowed in the choir rehearsal area.

Treat others with respect.

Take proper care of folders and music.

Return music folders to their proper places.

You must be in the gymnasium (choir room) when the final bell rings or you will need to get a pass from where you came.

You will have two minutes after this to get ready and take your place.

When I ask you to be quiet please do so.

Mrs Winsand has the same authority as me-so treat her accordingly.

No one is allowed to play the piano without permission.

You are expected to put forth your best effort at every rehearsal.  If you are having a problem that keeps you from doing so, please let me know at the beginning of class.

We are here to become better musicians.

We are also here to have fun but not at the expense of others.

Any infraction of these rules will receive a verbal warning followed by a detention.

Daily Assignment

There is one daily assignment for everyone.  Put your music folder and its contents away in it’s proper slot at the end of choir. Failure to do so will result in a two point deduction for all of those who use that folder.

Graduation

Concert Choir is expected to perform at the Graduation Ceremonies.  It is considered a Concert Performance.  If you have a family conflict or illness you will be excused. Work is not an excuse.  I need to have a note from your parents beforehand, or if it was an emergency,  by the next school day.

Grading Policy for Choir

 Grades for each quarter in Choir are based an average of points received in different categories

Attitude and Effort                                30 points                                              

Daily Attendance                                  45 points

Concert Attendance                              30 points each performance

Writing Assignment                              10 points

Parent Signature Form                          10 points

There will also be extra points (not extra credit) given for Honors Choir, Cabaret, and Solo & Ensemble.

If you are tardy or absent you will not receive a point for that day.  If it is an unexcused tardy 2 points may be deducted.  If it is an unexcused absence 5 points may be deducted. 

Acceptable excuses for a missed concert are:  Illness and family emergency.  I must have a written note signed by your parent or guardian stating the reason you missed a performance by the next day you are in school in order for the absence to be considered excused.  

If you do miss a performance and it is an excused absence, you will still be required to write a 1,000 word research paper, with bibliography, on an aspect of music agreed upon by both the student and the instructor.  This will be due no later than 10 school days after the date of the missed performance and will be graded like any other research paper (spelling, punctuation, etc.).

Concert Dress

You are expected to provide your own attire for certain concerts during the year.  If you are having a problem obtaining these items, please talk to Mr. Seitz immediately.  If you have clothes from previous years make sure they still fit. In other words, don’t wait to try them on the night before a Concert. Concert dress will be required at the following programs:  Fall Concert, Veteran’s Day, Christmas and Large Group Clinic. Concert dress is as follows:

Men:  All white button down dress shirt with collar, tie, black pants, dark shoes.

Women:  All WHITE shirt or blouse with sleeves, black pants or skirt, dark shoes. Modest length and neckline, please.

Music Program Schedule

Please mark these dates on your calendar

Elementary Program    Wed., Oct. 16 at 2:00 PM         4K-4 at Elem. School                Dress Nice

Fall Program                Tues., Oct. 29 at 7:00 PM         Grades 5-12 Bands & Choirs    Concert Dress

Veteran’s Day              Mon, Nov.11 at 10:15 AM       7-12 Band, HS Choir                 Concert Dress

Christmas Program      Mon., Dec 16 at 7:00 PM         4K-12                                       Concert Dress

Elementary Program    Wed., April 15 at 2:00 PM        4K-4 at Elem. School               Dress Nice

POPS/Cabaret              Mon., April 27 at 7:00 PM       Grades 5-12 Bands & Choirs    Dress Nice

Graduation                   Sat., May 23 at 1:00 PM           7-12 Band, HS Choir                Dress Nice

Memorial Day              Mon., May 25 at 10:00 AM     7-12 Band                                Concert Dress

Gilmanton Fair             Sun., July 12 at 1:00 PM          6-11 Band                                Summer wear

Students selected to participate in the Dairyland Honors Band and Choir will meet:

            Saturday, Nov. 9 from 9-5 PM with Concert at 7: 00.

District Solo and Ensemble is Saturday, April 4 at Alma High School

State Solo & Ensemble is Saturday, May 2 at UW-Eau Claire

Parent Signature Form

In order to save paper, you may read this information on my school website and e-mail me with the message “I agree” by Tuesday, September 10.

 I can give a paper copy to those who do not have internet. This is a 10 point assignment. Failure to turn in will result in a zero.

You may use this form for all 5-12 Choir students in your family.

If you have students that are also in Band, you may sign this form for both.

I have read the classroom rules and grading policy for Choir.  If I have questions, I understand that I will contact Mr Seitz before returning this form by calling 946-3158 or e-mailing me at:   bseitz@ghs.k12.wi.us

Student’s name(s)___________________________________

Parent’s signature_________________________________

Date____________________________________________