- Bayou View Middle School (6-8)
- Syllabus and Expectations
Schlauderaff, Candace - Choir
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Course Description
Choir at BVMS is a year long ensemble. The class meets during the school day and regularly performs and participates in activities around the Gulf Coast and State. Students in this choir will learn the fundamentals of singing and music theory through daily activities, rehearsals and practice . Because of our very engaged approach in teaching music, we really emphasize the importance of attendance. We practice the sound, before sight, before theory method of music education. This method is very similar to how you would learn a new language. The only requirement to achieve excellence in choir is a willingness to learn.Grading Policy
Total points in the following categories will determine a student’s grade:
DAILY WORK - 10%Students will receive a MINIMUM of three daily grades per week. Those daily grades may contain the following (items in bold will be graded every week):
Weekly Participation Grade, Classroom Handouts, Classroom Assignments, Returning Documents.
ASSESSMENT - 30%
Assessments grades are made up of all of our performances, as well as any in class written or vocal assessment. Each of our performances throughout the year will be an assessment grade.
MIXED PRACTICE TEST - 60%
Mixed practice test will be given every Tuesday. Students will have 30 minutes to complete the mixed practice test and it will be sent home Wednesday for a parent signature. These MPTs will be given across the board, in all classes. Concerts will count as MPT AND Assessment.
CONCERTS ARE MANDATORY. Concert grades may be lowered for inappropriate concert behavior, inappropriate talking, causing a distraction during a performance, tardiness, improper uniform, etc. Students can be sent home from a concert due to behavior at the discretion of the directors. There will NOT be an alternate assignment offered to replace a missed concert assessment. Absences will be dealt with at the discretion of the directors and will be handled on a case by case basis with BVMS Administration.
Concert Assessments - Minimum 1 Per Semester
Vocal Assessments - Minimum 4 Per Semester
Behavior Expectations
All students are expected to be respectful of themselves, their peers and their directors. The students in the BVMS choir program are expected to always represent themselves with professionalism and pride. Student behavior will be monitored weekly with an accountability chart that will stay in each student’s binder.
Consistent good behavior can result in privileges. Those privileges may come in the form of outside activities, individual or class specific rewards, nomination for honor choir events, inclusion in off campus performances and activities.
Consistent poor behavior can result in the lowering of a weekly participation grade, the lowering of a performance grade, being removed from a specific performance or trip, or removal from choir entirely.Dates
As more dates are added, we will notify you through School Status, and handouts that will be sent home. Please add these to your calendar in the meantime. Items in BOLD are required. Items in italics are optional but highly encouraged.
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10/09/23 - 10/20/23 - Cookie Dough Fundraiser
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12/05/23 - Tentative BVMS Choir Concert @ Gulfport High School 6:00 PM
- 12/13/23 - Christmas Caroling @ Edgewater Mall
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02/02/24 - Solo and Ensemble at Gulfport High School
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03/05/24 - 8th Grade Jr. High State Performance Assessment @ PRCC TBA
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05/14/24 - Tentative BVMS Choir Concert @ Gulfport High School 6:00 PM
FAQ
Can I pass choir without going to any of the concerts?
NO.
Do I have to have black shoes, black shirt and black pants for a concert?
YES.
Do I have to sing to pass choir?
YES.
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