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9-12 Choir will be every day 7th hour: 2:11-3:05 Google Classroom Code: pcpzjnr
Syllabus Below: 9-12th Grade Choir ‘24-’25 Syllabus Mrs. Nikita Albrecht | nalbrecht@gm.k12.mn.us | 7th hour: 2:11-3:05 pm Performance Dates:
Course Description: High school choir is an elective performing arts ensemble class. Students are expected to sing with the group, daily. Most students will also sing alone or in small groups for voice lessons with Mrs. Albrecht on a weekly basis. Students will learn music history, theory, vocal technique and health, improvisation, and analysis of music, and will perform. Cell phone policy: as the school policy states, phones will be placed in the wall pockets each day through the entire class. Students found with a phone on their person will have phone confiscated for the remainder of the class period if it’s their first offense. For a second offense, phone will be taken to office and student must pick it up at the end of the school day in the office. Bathroom Policy: There will be very limited permission given for bathroom breaks. Students must sign out on the door and bring the bathroom pass with them. Mrs. Albrecht reserves the right to allow only one student at a time out of the room. If students abuse bathroom breaks and time away from class becomes excessive, Mrs. Albrecht will contact parents. Lessons: Voice lessons are encouraged, but not required for a grade. Students who wish to perform at solo/ensemble contest in the spring must attend lessons beginning in November through April. Also, any student who wishes to sign the National Anthem for sporting or other special events, or sing a solo for any other reason will be expected to do one or more lessons to prepare. Grading: Grades will be based largely on daily participation, effort, and attitude. (Each week students will see “PEA” in the gradebook which reflects the above description.) 2 points are awarded each day for the “PEA” grade, and any excessive talking, disruption, not having materials, or simply not singing, will result in either half or no credit for that day. Points are entered into Infinite Campus as a weekly grade, so most weeks will have 8 or 10 “PEA” points. *Lessons are graded, as well as any assignments, quizzes, and projects. Performances are required and are factored into grades as well. Late Work: will not be accepted unless there was an excused absence. In that case, the student will have two days per day absent to turn in work. Materials: Music will be provided by the school, as well as a sight-singing book which must be kept in good condition, or students will be charged to replace it. Students will be given a folder to keep music in, and must always have a pencil and water bottle. Performance Dress Code: High school choir has robes that will be worn for all concerts, except for the Pops concert in May. Students must still be dressed nice under the robe, including black pants or skirt/dress, and black dressy shoes. Clothing not acceptable for performances: sweat pants/shirts, dirty tennis shoes, crocs etc, ripped jeans, skirts or dresses that are shorter than school dress code, revealing tops including crop tops, and shirts with words on them. You are representing your school, community, your family and our music program when you perform, and it is important to dress as best as you possibly can to not only show respect for what we’re doing, but also so others will respect you and those around you. Act like you care! *National Anthem* There will be a sign up this year for students who would like to sing the National Anthem for sporting events. You will be expected to practice with Mrs. Albrecht, and must be given permission to perform this. Mrs. Albrecht will not be able to be at all events, so you must be confident enough to perform this on your own with some guidance that I will give you ahead of time.
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