WELCOME TO THE OHS CHORAL MUSIC DEPARTMENT!!
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Mixed Chorus/Concert Choir
2021-2022 Syllabus
Mrs. Heather O’Connell, Director
CONTACT INFORMATION
Email (PREFERRED): [email protected]
Phone: 363-6901, ext. 2137
JOIN THE GOOGLE CLASS!
Google Class Code:
Mixed Chorus: wzaucc2
Concert Choir:
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Mixed Chorus is a non-auditioned ensemble for students in grades 9-12 which meets daily. It is designed to encourage all students who have an interest in developing their skills in group singing. Choir helps to develop the student’s knowledge of choral literature, music theory concepts, and sight singing. It fosters positive peer collaboration and enriches their love of music. Repertoire is selected to provide sequential, systematic concepts and performance skills associated with varying musical content and style. CONCERT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT
Concert Choir is an auditioned ensemble made up of students in grades 10-12 which meets daily and offers students a variety of enriched musical opportunities. Students will enhance their knowledge of choral literature, music theory concepts, and will achieve a higher degree of perfection in the performance and understanding of the choral repertoire. Repertoire is selected to provide sequential, systematic concepts and performance skills associated with varying musical content and style. CONCERT PARTICIPATION IS REQUIRED FOR CREDIT
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
- Students must come to rehearsals prepared with music and a pencil each day
- No unkind, hurtful words are allowed at any time
- Hard work, dedication, and positive attitudes are a must
- You must show respect for the teacher, others, and yourself at all times
- Cell phone use will NOT be permitted by any student at any time during rehearsals unless given permission. All cell phones will be placed into an assigned storage place (assigned by folder #) prior to the beginning of rehearsal. If caught with phones at any time after the beginning of the period, cell phones will be turned in to the office, and the student will serve office detention 10th period to get their phone back.
GRADING POLICY
Performance/Projects 40%- including student digital recording
Class Participation 40%-including rehearsals and online engagement
Assessments/Classwork 20%- including self-assessments and responses in Google forms
CONCERT DRESS
Mixed Chorus: all black from head to toe
Concert Choir: Formal attire (either floor-length dresses or a tux).
Measuring for formal attire will take place in the first weeks of school.
**Tuxes and dresses will be purchased by the student**
CONCERT DATES
Holiday Choral Concert: Thursday, December 16, 2021- 7:30 pm
OCSD Choral Night: Thursday, February 10, 2022- 7:00 pm
{This concert only involves Chamber Choir}
Annual Benefit Concert @ St. Patrick’s Church: Thursday, March 31, 2022- 7:30 pm
Spring Choral Concert: Thursday, June 9, 2022- 7:30 pm
As Chorus is a performance-based elective, attendance at every concert is a requirement of the group. The only excusable absences from a concert are sickness (they are out of school the day of the concert) or a family emergency. Likewise, if your child is absent from school the day of a concert, they are NOT allowed to attend the concert that evening. If your child misses a concert due to non-excusable reasons, they will receive a zero. If your child misses a concert for any excusable reason, a written note, signed by a parent or guardian MUST be given to me ASAP. An email or a phone call ahead of time would be greatly appreciated as well.
** If a concert is missed, it is expected that they complete a make-up assignment within one week of the concert in order to make up for the lost points in their grade**
If you ever have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via email or by phone. I am looking forward to working with these groups and watching them grow musically throughout the year! Here’s to a wonderful year of making music together!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Heather O’Connell 🎶