MWCS Select choir
*new* 2009-2010
Learning Goals:
1. Proper posture and breathing for healthy singing.
2. Proper pronunciation, or diction, for understandable singing.
3. Musical style.
4. More advanced music literacy.
5. Exploration of various types and styles of music.
6. More advanced music vocabulary.
Materials: 1. Pencil with an eraser (can be kept in chorus folder.)
2. Music and folder.
Grading: Once a six day cycle your student will receive a grade based on the following criteria.
1. Better Singing (60%) (Further Explanation will be provided in class)
Marking Period 1: Posture
M.P. 2: Posture, Proper Breathing
M.P. 3: Posture, Proper Breathing, Releasing Tension in the body for healthier singing
M. P. 4: Posture, Proper Breathing, Releasing Tension, Vowels & Consonants
M.P. 5 Posture, Proper Breathing, Releasing Tension, Vowels & Consonants, Musical Expression
M.P. 6 Posture, Proper Breathing, Releasing Tension, Vowels & Consonants, Musical Expression
2. Participation (40%)
This includes whether the student is singing, whether the student is paying attention,
whether the student has needed materials, and whether the student is actively
contributing.
*Rubrics will be provided so students know exactly how they will be graded.
3. Singing Tests
Students will be placed in quartets and asked to sing their part for their mid-term and final grades. Random part checks may also be given.
Classroom rules:
1. Be respectful, polite and cooperative (follow directions).
2. Keep your hands, feet and objects to yourself.
3. Be on time and prepared.
4. Use good language.
5. Enter with an open mind and a positive attitude.
6. Begin tasks immediately and work diligently.
7. No food or drink except water in a closeable container.
Discipline Policy:
1. If students arrive without needed materials it will affect their grade.
2. Students that arrive late without a late pass will be required to serve detention
time. They will owe me the amount of minutes that they were late. Excessive tardiness will result in a trip to the office.
3. Students will first be given a verbal reminder when found to be breaking rules or expectations.
4. If behavior does not stop after reminder, the student will be required to serve some time during lunch or detention period. The amount of time will depend on severity of misbehavior.
5. Students that talk excessively during class will also be required to serve a full period of detention.
6. Use of foul language or violence will result in an immediate trip to the office.
7. If none of these steps ends the problem I will contact a parent or guardian.
Concert Information:
Students are expected to attend and sing in each concert. While other groups perform your child is expected to remain and listen to each performance. The dates and times for the concerts will be announced as soon as possible. Lack of concert attendance will result in failure for the marking period. Special circumstances should be discussed with me ahead of time.
Concert Date: TBA
Concert Attire:
Ladies:
*Black Knee length dress with sleeves
Or
* Black Sleeved blouse and black knee length skirt
* Black, comfortable dress shoes
Men: * White long sleeve dress shirt
*black dress pants
*black tie
*Black dress shoes with black socks
Look neat and professional. Remember that this is not a fashion contest. We are here to present beautiful music.
Music care: Music and folders are expensive. Students will be expected to take good care of music. Music will be kept in the folder rack located in the auditorium. Students are welcome and encouraged to take their music home to practice. Any damaged or missing music or folders will be charged to the student.
Thank you for your support! I look forward to a fun and productive year!