BONNEVILLE HIGH: LAKER CHOIR
Mrs. Kirby
Maximum # of Participants: 120 Auditioned Group
COURSE GOALS:
1. The development of life skills learned through performing art activities.
2. The development of skills related to singing through practice and general music knowledge.
3. To increase music reading skills and general music knowledge.
4. The study of selected musical works intended to build aesthetic appreciation toward music.
ATTENDANCE:
The Bonneville High Attendance Policy will be strictly enforced.
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
1. No food, drink or gum allowed.
2. Students must take care of personal needs (restroom, drinks, phone calls etc.) prior to class.
3. Students will bring to class materials necessary for class participation, including pencil, notebook, and music.
PERFORMANCE ATTIRE:
Ladies: We will be using last year’s dresses. The cost of a new dress will be approximately $75 or you can look for a used one from one of last year’s choir members – used dresses will be approximately $55. Dresses must be paid for by September 12th.
Men: you will be wearing tuxes. You may purchase a used one for $60. The used tuxes are very old but
are functional. Used tuxes will be sold on a first come first serve basis with you completing the
alterations. You can purchase a brand new tux for $125 including alterations. Please plan this fee in your budget. Your money is due by September 12th. Men you will also be responsible to buy a tux shirt $22 (if you purchase through BHS).
There is also a $15 district fee due Sept. 5th and a T-Shirt required for Laker Choir participants.
GRADING:
Grades will be given based on the following criteria:
Participation (40%) 10 pts. per day based on involvement in class.
(3 pts. for warmups & 7 pts. for rehearsal)
Concerts (35%) The concerts are the tests for this class. They are the culmination of all our hard work and practice. If one person misses it affects the entire ensemble. Attendance at all concerts is required.
Journals (10%) Once a week students will be given a journal. This consists of listening to a selection of music and writing a short essay on the characteristics of that piece.
Musical Questionnaire (5%) Students will be shown a musical each quarter and are required to write a report on that musical. Musical report guidelines will be given prior to each musical.
Concert Report (5%) Students will be required to attend one concert outside of school. The event must be approved by Mrs. Kirby prior to attendance. A program and one page report (typed) of what the student liked and disliked about the performance needs to be submitted in order to receive credit.
Quizzes/Assignments (5%) Quizzes & Assignments may be given to monitor student progress of topics and skills used in class.
GRADING SCALE:
100 - 94% = A 76 - 73% = C
93 - 90% = A- 72 - 70% = C-
89 - 87% = B+ 69 - 67% = D+
86 - 83% = B 66 - 63% = D
82 - 80% = B- 62 - 60% = D-
79 - 77% = C+ 59% - Below = F
FUNDRAISER:
The choir students participate in a fundraiser every year to raise money for the choral budget – busses, music etc. Students are asked to sell either 5 Happening books or 5 gold cards to raise funds. The book sell for $25 and the cards sell for $20. There will be prizes distributed and free books/cards can be earned by selling 5 or more. There will be a Gold card blitz that all students will need to attend, it will also be a get to know you party for all choir students. Your help with this is greatly appreciated. Any money made above the minimum amount needed for the choir, excluding Laker Gold Card sales, will be credited to your choir account to pay for honor choir, dresses, etc.
Parents,
I am excited for the upcoming year!! I look forward to working with your student. Music is a wonderful teaching tool. It builds self-esteem, character and dependability along with an understanding and development of musical knowledge. In order for your students to get the very most out of this class, it is necessary that you understand the commitment that it takes to have a successful performing group. Hours of rehearsal time go into a concert, and if students miss the concert, they have missed the end product that everyone is working for. Please check their performing dates and note them on your calendar so you can arrange family activities at another time. If you have any questions or any ideas about the choir program, please feel free to call me.
Sincerely,
Mishy Kirby
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I have read and understand this disclosure statement. Please return the bottom of this form signed and dated.
Student's Signature ______Date ______
Parent's Signature ______Date ______
Concert Dates:
September 11th Laker Gold Card Blitz Night & Choir Party
Thursday For all choir members
5:00 – 8:30 p.m.
October 14th
Tuesday All Choirs: Fall Choir Concert
B.H.S. Call 6:30 Concert 7:00
October 21st School Music Sterling Scholar Auditions
Tuesday 3:00 – 5:00 choir room
November 14th – 24th School Musical – Tarzan
December 4th Laker Choir: Combined Mixed Cone Invitational
Thursday BHS @ 7:00 p.m.
December 10th All Choirs: Holiday Concert
Wednesday B.H.S. Be there 6:30 Concert 7:00
December 17th Laker Choir, Tapestry – Temple Square
Wednesday Leave Bonneville 3:30 p.m.
Concert 5:30 p.m.
**January 30th & 31st State Ladies/Men Honor Choir
Friday & Saturday Abravanel Hall
February 2nd & 3rd Honor Choir @ Roy H.S.
Monday & Tuesday Rehearse all day Mon. & Tues.
Concert Tuesday @ 6:00 p.m.
February 26th & 27th School Solo & Ensemble Auditions
Thursday & Friday In class & After School – Sign up
March 13th - 23rd School Musical Sound of Music
March 18th Vocal Solo & Ensemble 2:00 – 3:30, 4:00 –7:00
Wednesday Ogden H.S.
** April 8th – 12th Music Tour to Anaheim/Los Angeles
April 14th Choir Auditions @ Bonneville
Tuesday
April 15th Region Choir Festival
Wednesday Mountain Crest H.S. 3-8 p.m.
**April 25th State Solo & Ensemble
Saturday Northridge
May 5th Final Choir Concert
Tuesday Bonneville H.S. Be there 6:30
Concert 7:00
** May 8th & 9th State Choir
Friday & Saturday
May 11th A.P. Music Test
Monday
May 18th Graduation - Dee Events Center
Monday
** - equals optional activities/or activities that need to be qualified for.
Wow looks like a fun season!
If you have a preplanned vacation or wedding etc. at this time and can let me know in writing that you will be missing a concert and why, signed by a parent, by Sept. 5th, then you will not be held accountable for missing that concert.
Thanks and get ready for a great year.
Mrs. Kirby
801-452-4081