AttendanceUnlike individual activities such as an academic class, it is impossible to makeup activities that occur in a choir rehearsal. Absences will have a negative impact on the student's grade.
Additional Rehearsals/Activities
Students will be given adequate notice of all additional rehearsals and activities outside of the regular class period. These rehearsals and activities are course requirements and are vital to the success of the choral program. Every effort will be made to minimize the amount of out-of-class time required. Therefore, absences from these activities will be treated in the same manner as an absence from class, and will affect the student's grade.
In the event of a conflict with another scheduled school activity, it is the responsibility of the student to notify the sponsors of the activities. The sponsors will then determine the student's obligation.
Concert AttendanceConcerts are the ultimate evaluation of many weeks of preparation and class work. Choir members are expected to be present for the entire time of each required concert. An unexcused absence from a concert will lower the student's grade dramatically. Absences and tardies will be excused for cases of medical emergency or death in the family. Prior notification of any conflict with a required concert or rehearsal is required. Students are held responsible for keeping up with the dates and times of scheduled activities.
If a student misses class, an additional rehearsal/activity or concert due to an extenuating circumstance, every effort will be made to accommodate the student with a similar make up activity.
Rehearsal EtiquetteThe single most important factor in the overall success of any choir is the work it accomplishes during its rehearsals.
A positive attitude towards director and fellow choir members is vital.
Good concentration on the present has to take precedence over past classes or experiences as well as future classes or experiences.
A pencil in hand is required. Please mark your music diligently. This allows you to be a responsible choir member by keeping up with the progress of the music.
Concert Etiquette1. Arrive on time.
2. Stay seated except for intermission and the end of the concert.
3. If you must, exit your seat only between selections.
4. Remove restless or crying children.
5. Turn cell phones and pagers off.
6. Don't talk or whisper during a performance.
7. Don't clap until you're certain that a piece is finished.
8. Whistling, whooping or shouting is not appropriate.
9. Do not eat or drink anything in the concert space.
10. Stay until the end of the performance.
Classroom Rules1. Be in your assigned seat with folder and pencil when the bell rings.
2. Do not talk without permission.
3. Keep your hands, feet, books, and objects to yourself.
4. No gum, food, candy, or drinks are allowed. [This includes before and after school.]
5. No grooming in the choir room.
If a student fails to follow one or more classroom rules, the director is assuming they have temporarily forgotten what the rules are. The director is more than willing to remind students of what they have forgotten.
Reminders will result in temporary removal from the choir room, parent conferences, detention, disciplinary referrals, and permanent removal from the choir program at the discretion of the director.
