Deer Park High School

Course Syllabus

South Campus Mixed Choir

Ms. Ladd

Fall 2013-Spring 2014

Room: 1165

Conference Period: 1st

Phone: 832-668-7266 x71165

COURSE DESCRIPTION

South Campus Mixed Choir is a group of 80+ singers. This class will compete and perform upper level literature. We will improve sight reading skills and review basic concepts as we begin the year. As an auditioned group, I have high expectations of behavior, work ethic and performance level.

COURSE GOALS AND CONTENT

We will focus on healthy singing habits and reinforce correct vowel production, incorporating a mature, supported tone quality with proper breathing technique while striving to be as musical as possible.

PERFORMING OPPORTUNITIES

Fall Concert

Region Choir

Christmas Concert

Hello Texas

Solo Contest

UIL/Trip performance

Spring Concert

GRADING POLICIES

The philosophy followed concerning choir grades is that most of the grade should be based on participation and effort rather than vocal ability. Thus, if a student actively participates in all phases of the class (rehearsals, using hand signs, concert attendance, sight reading, warm-ups), then he will receive a high grade for the six weeks. Also, concert attendance is of the utmost importance. Any student with an unexcused absence from a required performance will have a minimum of 20 points deducted from his six weeks. Any student who misses a required concert or rehearsal must present to the director a written excuse from the parent within three days of the event at which time the absence will be deemed excused or unexcused based on the reason given. This is at the discretion of the director. If the absence is deemed excused, then the student will have the opportunity to make-up the concert grade by singing the concert material for the director at a later date. Make –up work for daily written work, written or singing tests must be completed within one week from the time when the student returns to class. Extra credit is sometimes offered to students who wish to volunteer their time as workers for various choir hosted activities and contests.

Daily Participation: 60%

Concert Participation: 20%

Written Work and Singing Tests: 20%

CLASS EXPECTATIONS

  1. Be on time each day and every concert
  2. Be prepared with all materials every day (music, folder, pencil, paper)
  3. Be intense and involved in every rehearsal
  4. Be courteous to all directors and students
  5. Choir time is for rehearsal only. Do not work on assignments for other classes or ask to go to another class to complete work during choir.
  6. Do not brush hair or put on make-up during class.
  7. No talking is allowed when a director is speaking.
  8. No gum, candy, food or drink is allowed in the choir room EXCEPT bottled water.
  9. No cell phones are allowed in class.
  10. Be sure to use proper singing posture when sitting or standing.

PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMEBER 6, 2013

I have received/viewed a copy of the South Campus Mixed Choir’s course syllabus for the school year. I have read this document and understand what is expected of students enrolled in the course.

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