BROOKLYN JUNIOR
VOCAL MUSIC HANDBOOK
2007-2008
VOCAL DIRECTOR
Syndy Richey
Office Phone 763-569-7700 ext. 33433
E-mail Address Richeys@District279.org
WELCOME . . . .
… to the vocal music program at BJH!!!! We are ready for a fun, exciting and enriching year of music, and we hope that you are too!!! This handbook describes vocal opportunities and policies for this year.
We are looking forward to an exciting, rewarding year of music at BJH! Parents/Guardians, thank you for your continued support. I hope you find that the information presented in this handbook is clear and informative.
GOALS OF THE BJH MUSIC PROGRAM
· to develop performance skills
· to increase musical knowledge
· to improve musical understanding
· to provide new musical experiences
Each vocal student has chosen to take choir. In return for this opportunity, it is his or her responsibility to put forth 100% effort. Each musician has an important part to contribute to our success.
The 7th Grade Choir
The 7th Grade choir is a single gender choir. This choir meets every other day. The choir performs two concerts a year.
The 8th Grade Choir
The 8th Grade choir is a mixed choir. This choir meets 5 days a week. The choir performs three concerts a year.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS: PERFORM!!!!!
1. Arrive to class on time. Tardies will result in a lowered participation grade.
2. Be in your assigned chair with your folder, music in order and a pencil.
3. Be quiet during announcements.
4. Be quiet when the director is working, even if it is with another section.
5. Maintain good posture.
6. NO GUM, CANDY, FOOD OR POP in the classroom.
7. Trips to the bathroom and drinking fountain are restricted. Passes are limited to 4 per trimester. Please go before class.
8. Put your folder in your assigned slot following each rehearsal.
9. At the end of the hour, the class will be dismissed when everyone is in his or her assigned seat and all folders are put away.
10. Be courteous to your fellow students as well as your teacher.
11. Respect school property and the property of others.
12. Learn your music. We are as strong as the weakest link.
Folders and Music
Every singer will have a choir folder to use. This folder will be provided by the school and kept in the classroom. Folders and MUSIC are the responsibility of the singers to whom they are assigned.
LATE WORK
No late work will be accepted.
GRADING POLICY
The vocal music grading policy is a point system. Each trimester a student has the opportunity to earn points for participation, daily work and concerts.
Participation means not only being in class but also listening, taking an active role in class, following classroom procedures and completing assignments.
Daily work may include singing, sight singing, music history, music theory and various writing assignments.
Concerts are a culmination of months of hard work and effort by all of the students in the choir. We rely on 100% participation at each concert to best present our music to the audience. Choir is both an individual and team sport.
EXTRA CREDIT
Extra Credit will be given to a student who attends or performs in a concert outside of their performing group. A program from the concert must be turned in along with a paper indicating your impressions, what you liked least and what you liked best. A maximum of 50 points per trimester can be earned through extra credit.
CONCERT POLICY
Concerts are a culmination of months of hard work and effort by all of the students in the choir. We rely on 100% participation at each concert to best present our music to the audience. Choir is both an individual and team sport.
Concert schedules are distributed the first week of school in the student handbook and are also included in this packet. We ask all parents and students to mark all concert dates on their calendars and to make every effort to avoid conflicts as they make other plans.
Concert attendance is worth 200 points. If you are not able to attend a concert due to illness or family emergency, a parent must call and notify the director prior to the concert. The student may make up the concert points by arranging a time (before or after school) with the director to sing all of the performance pieces. The student will sing along with the video tape of the concert and be tape recorded. This must be done within 2 weeks of the concert.
If a concert is missed with no advance warning, it will be considered a lack of commitment. The student will not be able to make up the performance.
CONCERT DRESS
Students must dress appropriately for a concert performance.
7th Grade Choir–
Boys: Dark dress pants and dress shirt (with a collar and buttons) and a tie.
Girls: Dark on the bottom and a solid (any) color shirt with sleeves.
Blue jeans, T-shirts and sweatshirts are not appropriate.
8th Grade Choir
Boys: Dark dress pants and white dress shirt (with a collar and buttons) and a tie.
Girls: Dark on the bottom and a white shirt with sleeves.
CONCERT DATES 2006-2007
These are very special evenings. We depend upon each choir member to make them successful. You are expected to attend each concert given by your choir and stay for the entire concert. Please mark these dates on your calendar….
7th Grade Girls AND 7th Grade Boys Choir
Tuesday, January 15 7:30 PC Aud
Thursday, May 29 7:30 PC Aud
8th Grade Choir
Thursday, December 20 7:30 PC Aud
Tuesday, March 18 7:30 PC Aud
Tuesday, May 20 7:30 PC Aud
9th Grade Choir
Monday, October 8 7:30 PC Aud
Thursday, December 20 7:30 PC Aud
Tuesday, March 18 7:30 PC Aud
Tuesday, May 20 7:30 PC Aud
Please check the student handbook for other BJH concerts. Your musical support for all of our groups is greatly appreciated.
PARENTS/GUARDIANS: Please complete and return this page as soon as possible.
Yes, I have read and reviewed all of the pages of the vocal handbook with my son/daughter. We understand all of the rules, regulations and expectations set up by Mrs. Richey. We have noted the concert dates on our calendar and will make every effort to avoid conflicts.
Parent's signature ____________________________ Date___________________________________________
Home Phone Number _____________________________
Work Phone Number _____________________________
Cell Phone Number _____________________________
E-Mail Address ________________________________
Would you be willing to monitor the auditorium doors during the concert? Yes No
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Students:
I, _________________________, a member of the BJH vocal program, understand all of the rules, regulations and expectations set up by the choir directors. I agree to give 100% effort in progressing toward the goals outlined in the handbook.
Student's Signature__________________________
Date_______________________
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