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Vocal Music Classes

 

Descriptions of Choirs

 

SAB CHOIR

This is a non-audition group for all students who are interested in singing.  This group will sing music that ranges from two to four voice parts in varying difficulty levels of music.  The students will also work to better their sight-reading skills.  The students of this group will be encouraged to work in small groups on separate numbers and on solo material for contest.  The students are welcome to audition for any of the other groups, and can be involved in more than one choir.  This group will be required to perform in all of the concerts.  They may have other obligations throughout the year.

 

 

CONCERT CHOIR

This is a group for all men and women who are interested in singing.  This group will sing music that ranges from four to eight voice parts in varying difficulty levels of music.  The students will also work to better their sight-reading skills.  The men and women of this group will be encouraged to work in small groups on separate numbers and on solo material for solo/small ensemble contest.  This group will be required to perform in all of the concerts and at State Large Ensemble Contest.  They may have other obligations throughout the year. 

 

IMPACT/RADIANCE

These are audition groups for all men and women who are interested in singing more challenging music and dancing.  These groups will sing music that ranges from three to eight voice parts in varying difficulty levels of music.  The students will also work to better their sight-reading skills.  The men and women of these groups will be required to work in small groups on separate numbers and on solo material for contest.  These groups will be required to perform in all of the concerts, recruitment activities, and in music contest.  They may have other obligations the throughout year.

 

 

Uniforms

  

            Uniforms are a requirement for the performing groups in order to perform at concerts and sing at other public engagements. 

 

SAB CHOIR

 

          The participants in this choir will be provided a robe for all concerts.  Ladies are required to wear dresses or dress slacks.  Men are required to wear a nice shirt and slacks.  Any clothing (INCLUDING SOCKS and SHOES) that shows below the robe must be BLACK.  Remember that your attire must follow the school’s dress code. 

 

CONCERT CHOIR

          The participants in this choir will be provided a robe for all concerts.  Ladies are required to wear dresses or dress slacks.  Men are required to wear a nice shirt and slacks.  Any clothing (INCLUDING SOCKS and SHOES) that shows below the robe must be BLACK.  Remember that your attire must follow the school’s dress code.

 

IMPACT/RADIANCE

            The participants in this choir are required to buy a uniform that will be predetermined by the director with help from the members of the group.  The students are also required to buy a uniform tee shirt.

 

 

 

Rules and Regulations

  

            All students are expected to follow all rules set forth by the school, and also the rules set forth for the music classroom.  The rules for this individual music classroom are to maximize the productiveness of the music class.

 

The students are expected to:

 

  1. Enter the room in an orderly fashion.
  2. Put all book-bags and other supplies not needed for class in the proper places. (This refers to the sides or the back of the music room.)
  3. Be in their seats or their assigned places on the risers by the time the tardy bell rings.
  4. Speak to the teacher and each other in friendly tones, and only when given permission.
  5. Listen quietly when announcements and other important information are given to them.
  6. Leave all gum, candy, food, and drinks outside of the music classroom (except for water).
  7. Stay in their seats at all times unless given permission by the instructor.
  8. Ask questions, make comments, or discuss disagreements with the director after class has been dismissed.This does not apply to questions that concern the music that the class is working on at the time.
  9. Listen with full attention when not singing.
  10. Leave the classroom in an orderly fashion when dismissed, putting all materials in their correct places.

 

                                                                                                                   

These rules must be followed in order to have a successful class period and school year. 

 

 

 

Grading Policy

 

 

All students start out at the beginning of each quarter with an A.  It is up to the student to keep this A. The grading criteria for all choir classes will be as follows:

 

  1. Attendance is mandatory in order to make each group the best that they can be.For this reason, a student’s daily grade will be lowered accordingly for each unexcused absence.

     

  2. Positive attitude and work ethic are very important in creating a successful choir, so a student’s daily grade will be lowered accordingly if they continually have a bad attitude and/or do not work hard.

     

  3. Attendance at all concerts is mandatory.If a student’s absence is not excused, their final grade will be lowered by two letter grades.

     

  4. The students will have a few assignments throughout the year that must be completed and turned in on time to receive full credit.This includes any written assignments and singing in small ensembles.

     

  5. An incomplete will be given to all students who have not returned music, owe fundraiser money, or have not turned in their robes.

     

  6. Grade Break-Down: 50% daily participation and behavior.15% written work.35% tests (Concerts).

 

 

P.O.I.- The Power of Incomplete Policy for the Vocal Music Department is as follows: Concerts and Large Ensemble Contest are mandatory!  If a student misses a concert, they are NOT allowed to take a zero.  They must complete a 5-10 page paper, details to be given. 


Oak Grove High School

Lettering Standards

Show Choirs

 

  To earn a choir letter, the choir member must accumulate at least 700 points by a designated time.  The director will determine this time.

 

Points will be awarded as follows:

 

                        Attendance/Daily Rehearsals…………………………….2

                        Concerts…………………………………………………20

                        National Anthem…………………………………….......10

                        All other performances………………………………….10

                        (Maximum of 50 points for all other performances/semester)

 

NOTE:           Any unexcused absence from a concert will cause a member to be ineligible for a letter that school year.  An excused absence will require a written report (determined by the director) to allow a member to remain eligible for a letter.

 

Contest           District Music Contest…………………………………..20

                        District Solo/Ensemble Contest…………………………15

                        State Music Contest……………………………………..25

                        State Show Choir………………………………………..10

 

NOTE:           Solo/Ensemble contest is mandatory for a member to letter in one year.  If a member receives a I rating at State Music Contest, he/she will automatically letter.

 

Honor Choir              9h and 10th Grade Honor Choir……..………..…..10

Conference Choir………………………………...10

Auditioning for District Choir…………………...10

District Choir Member…………………………..15

State Choir Member……………………………..20

State Show Choir Member………………………20

 

Extra Activities          Music Camp……………………………………...10

                                    Workshops…………………………….…………10

Voice or Piano Lessons, Church Cantatas, etc.......10

Singing the National Anthem at Events……...…..10

Choir Officer…………………….……….………15

Participate in Fundraiser……………………...….10

Cadet for Director………………………….…….10

                                    Returning Choir Member………………………..25

 

Oak Grove High School

Lettering Standards

CONCERT CHOIR

 

  To earn a choir letter, the choir member must accumulate at least 475 points by a designated time.  The director will determine this time.

 

Points will be awarded as follows:

 

                        Attendance/Daily Rehearsals…………………………….2

                        Concerts…………………………………………………20

                        All other performances………………………………….10

 

NOTE:          Any unexcused absence from a concert will cause a member to be ineligible for a letter that school year.  An excused absence will require a written report (determined by the director) to allow a member to remain eligible for a letter.

 

Contest          District Music Contest…………………………………..20

                        District Solo/Ensemble Contest…………………………15

                        State Music Contest……………………………………..25

 

NOTE:           Solo/Ensemble contest is mandatory for a member to letter in one year.  If a member receives a I rating at State Music Contest, he/she will automatically letter.

 

Honor Choir             9h and 10th Grade Honor Choir……..………..…..10

Conference Choir………………………………...10

Auditioning for District Choir…………………...10

District Choir Member…………………………..15

State Choir Member……………………………..20

 

Extra Activities       Music Camp……………………………………...10

                                    Workshops…………………………….…………10

Voice or Piano Lessons, Church Cantatas, etc…....10

Singing the National Anthem at Events…..…..10

Choir Officer…………………….……………15

Participate in Fundraiser…………………..….10

Cadet for Director…………………………….10

                    Returning Choir Member……………………..25

Oak Grove High School

PROVISIONAL Lettering Standards

SAB CHOIR

 To earn a PROVISIONAL choir letter, the choir member must accumulate at least 460 points by a designated time.  The director will determine this time.  To collect this letter, the student must letter the following year in either Concert Choir, Chorale, or Swing Choir.

 

Points will be awarded as follows:

                        Attendance/Daily Rehearsals…………………………….2

                        Concerts…………………………………………………20

                        All other performances………………………………….10

 

NOTE:          Any unexcused absence from a concert will cause a member to be ineligible for a letter that school year.  An excused absence will require a written report (determined by the director) to allow a member to remain eligible for a letter.

 

Contest          District Music Contest…………………………………..20

                        District Solo/Ensemble Contest…………………………15

                        State Music Contest……………………………………..25

 

NOTE:           Solo/Ensemble contest is mandatory for a member to letter in one year.  If a member receives a I rating at State Music Contest, he/she will automatically letter.

 

Honor Choir            9h and 10th Grade Honor Choir……..………..…..10

Conference Choir………………………………...10

Auditioning for District Choir…………………...10

District Choir Member…………………………..15

State Choir Member……………………………..20

 

Extra Activities       Music Camp……………………………………...10

                                    Workshops…………………………….…………10

Voice or Piano Lessons, Church Cantatas, etc…....10

Singing the National Anthem at Events…..…..10

Choir Officer…………………….……………15

Participate in Fundraiser………………………10

Cadet for Director…………………………….10

Returning Choir Member……………………..25

 

Letter Point Deductions

 

 

 

Unexcused daily rehearsals………………..……………………………2

Improper care of uniform, equipment, etc……………..………………15

Poor attitude, Influence, etc…………….……………………………...15

Improper performance attire……………...……………………………15

Tardy to daily rehearsals………………………………………………...1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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