8th Grade Choir
Welcome! I am excited that you have chosen to be part of the Chorus this year!
I am pleased to be your choral director and am looking forward to having great choral experiences.
The Chorus is
a performing ensemble with a focus in preparing for performances and creating and expressing yourself as an ensemble through
music. Your attendance is required for all choral performances. Failure to attend a performance will result in a make-up assignment.
You will be developing
vocal technique, reading skills and musicianship. The class expectation is to
work hard with participation and diligence. The hard work will make wonderful
memories and musical experiences that will last a lifetime! Remember that learning
music is a life long journey.
Music Class Expectations
1. Be
on time to rehearsals and performances
2. Proper
singing posture is expected while singing. Your body is your instrument!
3. Absolutely
NO GUM permitted during rehearsal or performances. Water is just fine.
4. Always
bring a pencil to class.
5. Talking
during rehearsals in not appropriate. Your attention is even expected when the
teacher is working with a specific voicing or group of individuals. When you
talk, you are distracting the singers and disturbing the concentration of the rehearsal.
6. A
positive attitude and participation is vital to the ensemble’s progress.
7. Proper
concert etiquette is expected at all performances!
- Each student will have a folder with music for class and is responsible
for the condition of the music. Failure to handle the sheet music with care will
result in a charge.
