Bellefonte Area High School Choir
Mrs. Louise Victor, Director
Period 2

Course Questions

What skills are needed to be able to sing correctly?

How does learning about music enhance understanding and appreciation of music?

What musical experiences have shaped your musical preferences?

Grading Procedure
The following criteria will be used for grading:
  1.  Identifying basic music terminology through quizzes - 50 points
  2.  Sing increasingly difficult choral pieces through daily work - 100 points
  3.  Performance preparation through daily work - 50 points
  4.  Performance evaluations - 50 points
  5.  Final singing project - 40 points
  6.  Singing strategies through daily work and class demonstrations - 20 points
  7.  Daily participation - 20 points
  8.  Following rules daily - 20 points
  9.  Perform concert assignments - 100 points

THE FINAL EXAM OR PROJECT WILL BE 20% OF YOUR 4TH NINE WEEK'S GRADE

Daily Procedure - Before Rehearsal

• Arrive on time

• Retrieve your music folder

• Rearrange chairs as needed and move all music stands to top level

• Get music ready for rehearsal (Look on board for the day's agenda)

• Sit in your assigned seat with your sharpened pencil and music ready

• Formal warm-up begins 3 minutes after the bell rings

 Daily Procedure - After Rehearsal

• I will stop two to three minutes before the bell

• This allows time for you to put your music away

• It allows time to gather book bags and personal belongings

• It does NOT allow you time to leave early

• DO NOT CONGREGATE AROUND THE DOOR BEFORE THE DISMISSAL BELL!

 You can raise or lower your grade by acquiring Positive or Negative credit:

Positive Credit

• Singing in a extra-curricular group - Women's Chorale, Men’s Ensemble, Solo & Ensemble Concert

• Participation in PMEA District/Regional/AIl-State/All-Eastem events

• Sectionals (if needed or requested during study halls)

• After school/evening Dress rehearsal before concerts

• Concerts Participation   (See Fine Arts Calendar for dates of concerts)

• Help the Department; Music Library, Office Work, Recording/Lighting Assistance,

• Accompanying outside of your ensemble, Help with staging or choreography for concerts

• Attending or participating in other Fine Arts events in the community (High School Music and Theatre events, Middle School events, Victorian Christmas Choir, PSU, Eisenhower Auditorium Series)

 Negative Credit

• Unexcused Absences

• Frequent Tardiness

• Negative influence on class (gum, excessive talking, lack of focus and preparation, poor attitude)

• Pencil and Music are not available for class                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                  7/22/08