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mriley@lgusd.k12.ca.us

408-335-2362

PERFORMANCE CALENDAR 2011-2012

November 7     Veterans Day Assembly (AUDITION CHOIRS)

December 12   Winter Concert (ALL CHOIRS)

January 21       Stanford Women's Basketbal Game (AUDITION CHOIRS)

March 27          LGHS Spring Concert (AUDITION CHOIRS)

April 11            Spring Concert (ALL CHOIRS)

April 29            Music in the Park Festival (OPEN CHOIR)

May 5               CMEA Music Festival (AUDITION CHOIRS)

May 14             Fisher Music Assembly (ALL CHOIRS)

May 30             Picnic and Pops Concert (ALL CHOIRS)

June 7              Fisher Graduation (GRADUATING CHOIR STUDENTS)

Open Choir Course Description

This course is designed to promote musical growth in every student by developing vocal skills and learning to interpret musical symbols. Although primarily performance based, there is a strong emphasis on ear training and basic music theory. No prior vocal experience is needed; however, an enthusiastic attitude is a MUST!

Audition Choir Course Description

This course is designed to promote musical growth in every student by developing vocal skills and learning to interpret musical symbols. Although primarily performance based, there is a strong emphasis on ear training and basic music theory.

Objectives

Positive Attitude

Vocal Technique

Music Literacy

Performance

Expectations:

Proper classroom conduct will be expected at all times.

The following are reminders of proper conduct:

1. Be polite and respectful to the teacher, your peers and surroundings.

2. Be prepared with music folders when class begins.

3. Raise your hand if you wish to speak.

4. Put trash in the designated bins.

5. Treat your classmates as you wish to be treated.

6. GUM is not allowed during rehearsal.

7. Always be a good listener. You learn a great deal about how to sing by listening to each other.

8. Be supportive of your peers.

Action to be taken when expectations are not met:

1. Verbal Warning

2. Teacher/Student Conference after class

3. Parent/Guardian Notification

4. Office Referral

GRADING POLICY

Participation and Attendance (25 points each week)

Participation is crucial to the success of an ensemble. Daily attendance and participation is the largest percentage of your grade. Attendance requirements include being on time and prepared for class. Students will be credited with 25 participation points each week, (approximately 250 points per quarter) regardless of how many school days are in the week. Students can get a perfect score if they show that they are ready to learn.

However, students can loose points for the following infractions:

Gum – 5

Tardy – 2

Unexcused Absence – 5

Performance (100 points each) ALL performances are mandatory. This is a performance–based class therefore it is important that you attend all performances. In the event that an emergency arises, please contact me immediately. Most of the performances are held out of class time; therefore, I understand that conflicts may arise. I must be notified of the conflict prior to performance so I can make necessary arrangements for a written make up work.

Classwork – (5 points each) Music theory worksheet/activity will be done during the first ten minutes every first block day of the week.

Singing Assessment (5 points each) There will be tests given throughout the term in order to assess students’ knowledge and understanding. The singing assessment will include singing a passage on an assigned song. You will be given plenty of notice prior to the assessment.

Other music teachers:

Jenny Anderson - Band and 7th/8th Grade Orchestra Mrs. Anderson's web page

Carolyn Simon - 6th Grade Orchestra Ms. Simon's Web Page