Hello and happy Fall! Welcome back to school! Below is a digital copy of the syllabus your student received in choir and should be bringing home to get signed! The sheet is due at the end of the week (September 13th, 2019)! 

Choir Syllabus

HMS student and classroom expectations: Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Safe!

Respect:

• Yourself

• Others

• The classroom space 

• Materials/instruments in the room

Responsible:

1. Arrive in the classroom on time. Please do not hang out in the hallway blocking traffic. 

2. Come prepared for class.  Please bring a pencil and eraser. 

3. Follow directions the first time they are given

4. No gum, food, or beverage (besides water in a sealed water-bottle)

5. Absolutely NO use of cell phones or other electronic devices (calls, texts, internet usage). You get one warning to put it away, and then it is confiscated. 

6. Take responsibility in remembering your voice lesson time (7th and 8th Grade)

   1. What organizational methods will you use to remember?

      1. Alarm on your phone

      2. A friend to remind you 

      3. Writing it in your planner 

Safe:

1. Incase of emergency, listen to directions and remain calm

2. Enter and exit the room in an orderly manner

3. Sit in your assigned seat

4. Unless instructed otherwise, do not touch items in the room

Grading and Assignments:  You will be graded on:

• In-class participation

• In-class effort & attitude

• In-class assignments (occasional) 

• Attendance at choir concerts and festivals

• Attendance/participation at weekly voice lesson

Mr. Saiz’s 5 Choir Expectations: 

1. Be Prepared! 

   • Arrive to class on time and be ready to go when class starts.

   • Make sure you have your folder and a pencil with you.

2. Be Present and On Task! 

   • Avoid talking to your neighbors during rehearsal unless instructed otherwise.

   • Stay focused when completing class work and in-class activities.

3. Do Your Best!

   • Give 100% during rehearsals.

   • Learn/memorize your music in a timely manner.

   • Come to your lesson with a positive attitude, ready to get work done. 

4. Be Respectful!

   • Room 114 is a place where we are going to take risks and do some scary things, please be respectful of those around you. 

   • Treat your folders, music, pencils and anything else you use with value.

5. Have fun!

Performances: 

• Veteran’s Day Program, 8th grade only (November 11th, 2019 at 9am)

• Fall Concert for 6th and 7th grade (November 11th, 2019 at 6pm for 6th and 7pm for 7th)

• Winter Concert (December 16th, 2019)

• WSMA Large Group Festival for 7th/8th grade (March 17th, 2020 for 7th Grade, March 19th, 2020 for 8th Grade - out of school)

• Spring Concert (May 19th, 2020)

Additional opportunities:  Participation in WSMA Solo & Ensemble festival in February. Students may sign up to sing a solo or put together a group to sing an ensemble piece (2-9 students in a group). ~ 7th and 8th grade only.

Important Dates

Large Group,

7th Grade: March 21st

8th Grade: March 20th

Show Choir Auditions:

April dates TBD

Choir Concert, May 21st

At 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm

In Gym B

(More information to come)