Chorus Info for Parents

GJH Choruses are Performance Based Classes

  • Mandatory Performances/Rehearsals (co-curricualr) are part of student grade
  • Additional Performances (extra-curricular) are optional & strongly encouraged
  • STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PERFORM IN CONCERTS as 25% of grade
  • STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO PERFORM IN CLASS EVERY DAYas 50% of grade
  • STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO COMPLETE WRITTEN WORK AS 25% of grade

Uniforms – All Students must wear the same uniform for performance

  • Students are expected to purchase a ChorusTuxedo Shirt ($13)
  • Students are also expected to purchase a ChorusT-Shirt ($5-10)
  • Students must provide LongBlack Pants, Black SocksBlack Shoes
  • Cummerbunds & Ties will be provided as part of each uniform

Fall Fundraiser –Kickoff October 12, 2016

  • Profits lower cost of Field Trips like Aladdin & Medieval Times & Spring Musical

Winter Chorus Concert – December 8, 2016 @ 7pm

  • Mandatory Performance – Mandatory Rehearsal December 6th after school

Caroling @ Alexian Rehabilitation Hospital – December 2016

Elk Grove Choir Showcase @ EGHS – January, 2017

  • Mandatory Performance for Treble & Bass Choirs – More info to follow

D59 Fine Arts Festival @ Grove JHS – February 25, 2017

  • Mandatory Performance for ALL CHOIRS – Grove Cluster

D59 Choral Fest @ HolmesJHS – March 11, 2017

  • Mandatory Performance for Treble & Bass Choirs

Aladdin musical production – April 12, 2017

  • Students go Downtown for an evening of Broadway In Chicago’sAladdin

Spring Chorus Concert – May 4, 2017 @ 7pm

  • Mandatory Performance for 6th grade Chorus

Spring Musical – May 11 & 12, 2017

  • Mandatory Performances for Treble & Bass Choirs

GJH Chorus Policies

What do I do if I can’t…

Attend a required concert (Winter Concert, Fine Arts Fest, Spring Concert)?

  • Tell Ms. Wietrecki as soon as possible (asap!)
  • Have Mom or Dad call or email Ms. Wietrecki with a reason why asap (at least two weeks before if possible)
  • Complete an alternate assignment to make up points missed for not participating in a required concert

Attend a required after school rehearsal?

  • Tell Ms. Wietrecki as soon as possible (asap!)
  • Have Mom or Dad call or email Ms. Wietrecki with a reason why asap
  • Bring a schedule of sports, dance, student council, newspaper, cooking club, etc… that may conflict with after schools rehearsals to Ms. Wietrecki asap

Get a ride to an event I want to participate in?

  • Tell Ms. Wietrecki as soon as possible (asap)
  • Ask a friend or family member (aunt, uncle, grandparent) if they can help by driving you
  • Arrange a carpool with other Chorus students and their families

Afford a t-shirt/sweatshirt or to go on trip?

  • Tell Ms. Wietrecki as soon as possible (asap)
  • Set up a payment plan for the year

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