HS Concert Choir
Mrs. Seana Graber
[email protected]
Work: (507) 283-4491 ext. 2490
Parents and Students Please Review the Performance Dates Below
Event Dates and Times
Tuesday, October 4 Coronation (Time to be Determined)
Monday, October 31 Fall Choir Concert @ 7:30 p.m. in the HS Gym Grades 9-12
Friday, December 9 Winter Concert @ 7:30 p.m. in the HS Gym Grades 6-12
March 17-18 Clinician Concert @ 7:00 p.m. in HS Gym
*This weekend will include rehearsal during school on Friday, Friday evening, and Saturday morning/early afternoon. This is a very important weekend for the choirs as it is an event where a clinician is hired to come in and work with the students followed by a concert on Saturday evening. Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals and the concert.
Tuesday, March 21 Large Group Contest in Pipestone
-Held during the school day
Monday April 3 Solo and Ensemble Contest in Fulda
-Begins @ 3:15 p.m. *Select Students only
Friday, May 19 Spring Choir Concert @ 7:30 p.m. in the Cardinal Gym Grades 6-12
**************************Return Bottom Portion****************************
Choir Contract (please sign and return to Mrs. Graber)
I, ________________________________, have reviewed the performance dates and
(Print Student Name)
understand that my participation in this choir means that it is mandatory that I am in attendance. I will abide by the guidelines and give 3 weeks notice if I am unable to make a performance with the exception of illness, funeral, or an emergency situation. Work and out of school activities will not be an excused absence. If I am unable to abide by the guidelines, my choir grade will be affected. I agree to work to the best of my ability and understand that I am an instrumental part of this choir.
_________________________________ Date ___________________
Student signature
_________________________________ Date ___________________
Parent signature
**Choir is a performance class, therefore, I need all students to perform and attend all concerts in their entirety.
**A three week notice should be given for any absences excluding illness, funerals and other emergency situations. In case of illness, please contact me in regards to your absence before the concert. Work and out of school activities will not be an excused absence. We only perform a few times throughout the year and it is important as a performance group to have everyone in attendance.
**Please be considerate of our choir and remember that all of the voices together make a choir. You are an important part of this group and when one voice is absent, the choir is affected.
Concert Attire: Each member is required to provide the following clothing for our concerts.
Women: Black, closed toe shoes (little or no heel) – no buckles or sparkles on shoes
Black Dress Pants (no yoga pants or skinny jeans)
Black Top (shoulders must be covered)
Hair up and out of the face
No jewelry
Activity Fee:
Students in Luverne Public Schools will pay a $45 fee for participation in music activities. Payment of the fee is a requirement for continued involvement in the programs. Please be sure to turn in you activity fee to the activities office as soon as possible. Checks may be made payable to Luverne Public Schools. If you have a concern with the fees associated with participation in High School Concert Choir, please contact Marcia Boeve in the Activities Office for opportunities regarding financial assistance or a fee waiver.
Phone Policy
Phone usage is prohibited in the choir room unless the students have my permission to use their phones. If a student violates this policy, the phone will be taken down to the high school office. Parents, if you must be in contact with your child during choir (2:10-3:00), please call the office and they will forward the message on to the student.
Grading Scale:
A+ = 100% C+ = 80-82%
A = 95-99% C = 76-81%
A- = 92-94% C- = 72-75%
B+ = 89-91% D+ = 68-71%
B = 86-88% D = 64-67%
B- = 83-85% D- = 60-63%
Assignments:
50% of each quarter grade is based on concert attendance
-200 points per concert event
30% of each quarter grade is based on daily rehearsal skills
-10 pts. possible per week based on productive rehearsal participation and progress
Rehearsal Skills include:
**fully participating in rehearsal without distraction, follow along in the music, make musical markings in your music, good singing posture, making adjustments as directed (dynamics, vowel color, articulation, tempo, etc.), sing with a supported/energized tone, use good breath support, convey the meaning of the piece of music through your voice and body, desire to always improve
**classroom assignments may be given throughout the year and will be part of each student’s grade.
20% of each quarter grade is based on voice lessons
-10 pts. possible per lesson based on progress shown during lesson
**singing with a supported/energized tone, good breath support, focused vowel sounds, good singing posture, following the music, marking your music (professionals mark their music, amateurs say they will remember), knowledge of musical signs and notation, understanding what the music is trying to convey, desire to improve
**missed lessons must be made up within a week of the absence
Music Boosters Fundraising:
Music Boosters is a parent organization, which provides additional financial backing for all music organizations in the Luverne Middle and High School. Throughout the year, the students will be given opportunities to earn money, which is then stored in their music booster account for future band and choir trips. Please take advantage of these opportunities, as it is a great way to help pay for the trips. The trips are a great time for the students to unite and learn in a new and exciting environment, and if your student has been accruing money in their account, it really helps when it comes time to pay for the trip.
Fundraising Events
September Pizza Ranch Coupon Books
*students earn $10 for each book sold
October 4 Frozen Food Sales
*students earn 30% of their total sale
November 12 Frozen Food Delivery in the morning (approx. 10:00 am)
January Music Carnival Raffle Ticket Sales
*student accounts are credited for every ticket sold after the initial 20 tickets
February 4, 2017 Music Carnival
*every high school music student is required to help with the music boosters carnival
*every family is required to bring a decorated cake for the cake walk
Mrs. Seana Graber
[email protected]
Work: (507) 283-4491 ext. 2490
Parents and Students Please Review the Performance Dates Below
Event Dates and Times
Tuesday, October 4 Coronation (Time to be Determined)
Monday, October 31 Fall Choir Concert @ 7:30 p.m. in the HS Gym Grades 9-12
Friday, December 9 Winter Concert @ 7:30 p.m. in the HS Gym Grades 6-12
March 17-18 Clinician Concert @ 7:00 p.m. in HS Gym
*This weekend will include rehearsal during school on Friday, Friday evening, and Saturday morning/early afternoon. This is a very important weekend for the choirs as it is an event where a clinician is hired to come in and work with the students followed by a concert on Saturday evening. Attendance is mandatory for all rehearsals and the concert.
Tuesday, March 21 Large Group Contest in Pipestone
-Held during the school day
Monday April 3 Solo and Ensemble Contest in Fulda
-Begins @ 3:15 p.m. *Select Students only
Friday, May 19 Spring Choir Concert @ 7:30 p.m. in the Cardinal Gym Grades 6-12
**************************Return Bottom Portion****************************
Choir Contract (please sign and return to Mrs. Graber)
I, ________________________________, have reviewed the performance dates and
(Print Student Name)
understand that my participation in this choir means that it is mandatory that I am in attendance. I will abide by the guidelines and give 3 weeks notice if I am unable to make a performance with the exception of illness, funeral, or an emergency situation. Work and out of school activities will not be an excused absence. If I am unable to abide by the guidelines, my choir grade will be affected. I agree to work to the best of my ability and understand that I am an instrumental part of this choir.
_________________________________ Date ___________________
Student signature
_________________________________ Date ___________________
Parent signature
**Choir is a performance class, therefore, I need all students to perform and attend all concerts in their entirety.
**A three week notice should be given for any absences excluding illness, funerals and other emergency situations. In case of illness, please contact me in regards to your absence before the concert. Work and out of school activities will not be an excused absence. We only perform a few times throughout the year and it is important as a performance group to have everyone in attendance.
**Please be considerate of our choir and remember that all of the voices together make a choir. You are an important part of this group and when one voice is absent, the choir is affected.
Concert Attire: Each member is required to provide the following clothing for our concerts.
Women: Black, closed toe shoes (little or no heel) – no buckles or sparkles on shoes
Black Dress Pants (no yoga pants or skinny jeans)
Black Top (shoulders must be covered)
Hair up and out of the face
No jewelry
Activity Fee:
Students in Luverne Public Schools will pay a $45 fee for participation in music activities. Payment of the fee is a requirement for continued involvement in the programs. Please be sure to turn in you activity fee to the activities office as soon as possible. Checks may be made payable to Luverne Public Schools. If you have a concern with the fees associated with participation in High School Concert Choir, please contact Marcia Boeve in the Activities Office for opportunities regarding financial assistance or a fee waiver.
Phone Policy
Phone usage is prohibited in the choir room unless the students have my permission to use their phones. If a student violates this policy, the phone will be taken down to the high school office. Parents, if you must be in contact with your child during choir (2:10-3:00), please call the office and they will forward the message on to the student.
Grading Scale:
A+ = 100% C+ = 80-82%
A = 95-99% C = 76-81%
A- = 92-94% C- = 72-75%
B+ = 89-91% D+ = 68-71%
B = 86-88% D = 64-67%
B- = 83-85% D- = 60-63%
Assignments:
50% of each quarter grade is based on concert attendance
-200 points per concert event
30% of each quarter grade is based on daily rehearsal skills
-10 pts. possible per week based on productive rehearsal participation and progress
Rehearsal Skills include:
**fully participating in rehearsal without distraction, follow along in the music, make musical markings in your music, good singing posture, making adjustments as directed (dynamics, vowel color, articulation, tempo, etc.), sing with a supported/energized tone, use good breath support, convey the meaning of the piece of music through your voice and body, desire to always improve
**classroom assignments may be given throughout the year and will be part of each student’s grade.
20% of each quarter grade is based on voice lessons
-10 pts. possible per lesson based on progress shown during lesson
**singing with a supported/energized tone, good breath support, focused vowel sounds, good singing posture, following the music, marking your music (professionals mark their music, amateurs say they will remember), knowledge of musical signs and notation, understanding what the music is trying to convey, desire to improve
**missed lessons must be made up within a week of the absence
Music Boosters Fundraising:
Music Boosters is a parent organization, which provides additional financial backing for all music organizations in the Luverne Middle and High School. Throughout the year, the students will be given opportunities to earn money, which is then stored in their music booster account for future band and choir trips. Please take advantage of these opportunities, as it is a great way to help pay for the trips. The trips are a great time for the students to unite and learn in a new and exciting environment, and if your student has been accruing money in their account, it really helps when it comes time to pay for the trip.
Fundraising Events
September Pizza Ranch Coupon Books
*students earn $10 for each book sold
October 4 Frozen Food Sales
*students earn 30% of their total sale
November 12 Frozen Food Delivery in the morning (approx. 10:00 am)
January Music Carnival Raffle Ticket Sales
*student accounts are credited for every ticket sold after the initial 20 tickets
February 4, 2017 Music Carnival
*every high school music student is required to help with the music boosters carnival
*every family is required to bring a decorated cake for the cake walk