Choir Syllabus & Contract
Choir Room Rules
1. Show up for ALL mandatory performances
2. Wear Concert Clothes
3. Try hard during class (follow directions & procedures!)
4. Focus on SINGING (Not on talking!)
5. Be Kind
You can also sign up to help on the Vocal Booster Website.
Booster Website at: www.abvocalarts.weebly.com
- Ms. Root - Conductor/Teacher Mrs. Cilluffo - Accompanist & Asst.
- 6, 7 and 8th Grade Choir Syllabus
- How to contact me? [email protected] – please use e-mail whenever possible.
- Need information? www.anchorbaymiddleschoolchoir.weebly.com
- Remind 101 - please sign up as soon as possible. (Sign-up directions attached)
Choir Room Rules
1. Show up for ALL mandatory performances
2. Wear Concert Clothes
3. Try hard during class (follow directions & procedures!)
4. Focus on SINGING (Not on talking!)
5. Be Kind
- Choir Policies & Procedures
1. Choral Attire
Pants -kacki pants, black socks & black shoes. (Pants are available at Target, Meijer & Walmart)
Choir T-shirt – we will be ordering a choir t-shirt to wear with the Khaki pants for all performances. Details to come soon! - 2. Teacher Availability:
- I teach at Middle School North and Middle School South. E-mail is the best way to contact with me!!!!
- 3. Expectations: Students will be responsible for learning:
- 1. Basic music theory
- 2. Basic music reading skills
- 3. Sight Singing
- 4. Participation is key. Come willing to try!!!!
- 4. Homework: Homework consists of permission slips that need to be signed and returned. The first assignment is returning the choir contract.
- 5. Performances: There are 6 mandatory performances for the year (3 per semester)and many optional performance opportunities available to students. Please see the performance page for details.
- 6. Parent Volunteers: Parent help is vital to the success of this program. If you are willing to help please
You can also sign up to help on the Vocal Booster Website.
Booster Website at: www.abvocalarts.weebly.com
- 7. GRADING: Performance are Mandatory in order to pass this class! Check your schedules now.
- Everything Counts! Performance, Class Work & PARTICIPATION!!!!
- 50% Performances – attendance and behavior
- 25% Musicianship skills - rehearsal skills
- 25% Written work - in class & permission slips
- If there is not a performance during a marking period the grade will be based on the following formula:
- 50% Musicianship Skills - rehearsal skills
- 50% Class work, homework, quizzes and tests
- Classroom Rules Classroom Consequences
- 1. SING 1. Level 1 – Verbal Reminder
- 2. In seat BEFORE the bell 2. Level 2 – verbal/physical reminder (move seat)
- 3. Hand up = Silence 3. Level 3 – written reflection
- 4. Throw gum away upon entering *Loss of 3 participation points
- 5. Follow directions *Complete written reflection
- 6. Use kind/school appropriate words * Discussed with teacher at the end of class
- 4. Level 4 – Principal Visit
- * 3 written reflections = written referral
- * Parent contact can be made at any point
- Test Retake/Correction Policy - tests will be verbal as well as written. Due to the nature of this class, test retakes and corrections are not usually an issue. However, if necessary test retakes or corrections must be completed within one week of the original test and the the final score will be an average of the original test score and the retake or corrected score.
Performances - This is a performance based class. The entire purpose for this class is to prepare for the 3 mandatory performances and various optional performances. The mandatory performances are 50% of a student's grade for the period. Performance dates are given the first week of school and should be scheduled over other activities. If there is a conflict, this must be stated as soon as possible so that the class can adjust to the missing student. A make-up assignment MAY (not automatically) be offered but will only replace 75% of the score. - Work hard to make a positive contribution to our choir!
- I'm looking forward to an exciting year!
- Ms. Root
- Choir Website: www.abmschoirs.com
- Anchor Bay Vocal Booster Website: www.abvocalarts.weebly.com
- Facebook Page: Anchor Bay Vocal Arts
- E-mail: [email protected]
- North Phone: 586-725-7373
- South Phone: 586-949-4510
Please print the Choral Contract found at the top of this page and return with parent signature and contact phone number. Thank You!!!