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Period 5/6
Ms. Dougherty
Rm. 257
Ladies
Black pants
Black top (no less than crop sleeve)
Black shoes (closed toe)
Gentlemen
Materials
PENCIL! Keep one in your folders at all times. Random Pencil Checks
will be done throughout the year and reflected in your grade. There is a
spot in the folder for your pencil
Black folder (provided)
o Cost $16.00 to replace.
Sheet Music (provided)
o Costs between $1.50 and $3.00 to replace. Besides expected
wear and tear to the music it should stay in good shape. Make
markings so they can be erased.
Voice Lessons
Voice lessons occur once per class rotation. Lesson groups will be
based on vocal ability. Lessons will begin on Monday 9/14/15. Please
check the lesson white board located in the choir room or the lesson
schedule posted on the choir website weekly.
Before coming to your voice lesson you should go to your class and
hand in assignments, pick up assignments and take any short quizzes
that may be occurring AND HAVE THE TEACHER SIGN YOUR LESSON
PASS.
Students are expected to make up any missed work by the next class
day. Your choir lesson is not an excuse for being unprepared in class.
If you are unable to attend your scheduled lesson you must sign up for
a Make-Up Lesson on the white board during the next Chorus class.
You will have two weeks from the date that you missed your lesson to
make it up. Missed lessons result in approximately a 7 point deduction
on your Marking Period Grade.
Expectations
Solo Singing
Every student will be required to sing at times by themselves. Grading
in this class is based SOLELY on participation, NOT ON TALENT LEVEL!
Written Work
Students will be given quizzes periodically throughout the year that will
be factored into your lesson grade for the week. Material covered will
be scales, key signatures, rhythms, musical markings, etc. Missed
quizzes must be made up within 3 schools days of the initial
assignment date. Students are required to arrange this make up time
on their own.
Solo Auditions
Any students who auditions for a solo is given a point of EXTRA CREDIT
on their quarter grade
Final Exam
A final exam will be administered during the 4 th Marking Period. This
exam will count as a double test grade
Concert Substitutions
In the event that a student has to miss a concert for a legal excuse (ie.
illness, family emergency, sports conflict) a written make-up
assignment will be given.
Grades
50% Chorus Rehearsals
Posture, attentiveness, preparation, music markings, vocal
production (5 points awarded every rehearsal)
40% Voice Lessons
Attendance, participation, rhythm exercises, sight reading, vocal
production
10% Dress Rehearsals and Concerts
o Attendance
Failure to attend will result in a 10 point Marking Period
deduction.
Legitimate excuses such as serious illness will be
considered.
Work, practices, etc. are not considered legal
excuses- athletes who may have games on the night of a
dress rehearsal are to speak with Ms. Dougherty at least
two weeks in advance. Make-Up assignments may be
offered in the event that a concert is to be missed.
o Appropriate Dress (see above)
TBA
Jamesville Dewitt
TBA
Marcellus
TBA
Skaneateles
February 11th
February 26th and 27th
9:45 a.m.
7:00
March 14th
March 16th
TBA
7:00
SHS Stage
SHS Theater
May 5th
May 6th and 7th
June 3rd
7:00
TBA
TBA
SHS Theater
Liverpool
TBA
I ask that you and your parents read and discuss the expectations for this group. Please
detach the form below and return to Ms. Dougherty.
I have read and agree to comply with the expectations required for this ensemble.
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Parent Signature
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Student Signature