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Choral Handbook
Director of Choirs: Ms. Rachel Pennington
penninra@dukes.jmu.edu
(540) 241-8558
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Welcome!
Dear Choir Students and Parents,
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! I hope you are looking
forward to a wonderful year exploring music together. I have created
this handbook as a guide for students and parents to be aware of the
policies in my classroom as well as how much practice, time and
dedication to be in a XXHS choir. Please read the following pages
carefully and feel free to contact me by email at any time.
Please look over the dates of our required choral performances for
this school year on page ___. If there are any conflicts with your
student’s schedule and one of our performances, please contact me
as soon as possible so that we may assist your child with a make-up
assignment to maintain their grade.
Once you and your student have both finished reading through the
student handbook please sign the Statement of Understanding, Student
Information, and Parent Volunteer pages and turn them in by September
22nd. By signing you are indicating that you both understand the policies
of my classroom.
I am dedicated to making sure every student reaches their full
potential in music and I thank you for allowing your student to
participate. This year will be very exiting and filled with many fun
activities and events. Thank you for supporting the XXHS program!
Sincerely,
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Our Social Goals
Creating a safe and supportive environment.
Exploring and growing our own musical identities.
Supporting and sharing success among all students.
Transferring all learning throughout music and life.
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Grading Policies
1. Class Participation – 35%
i) Students are expected to follow all class rules and
regulations.
ii) Students will lose participation points if they are not prepared
for class. (Music, water, pencil, tuning fork)
iii) Students will lose participation points for unexcused
tardiness.
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Music Policy
Music is expensive and needs to be treated with respect. Students
will receive a number at the beginning of the semester and will receive
music with that same number. If the student loses or badly damages their
piece of music they will be charged an additional fee to replace the lost
or damaged music.
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Calendar of Events
September
o 22nd- All forms due
October
o 15th- Honors Choir Audition (Seniors)
November
o 15th- Musical Auditions for Musical
o 25th- Bake Sale Fund Raiser Due
December
o 14th- Winter Holiday Concert
January
o 15th- District Choir Auditions
February
o 18th- District Choir
o 27th- State Choir Auditions
March
o 22nd- State
April
o 16-20th- Spring Trip
May
o 1st- Musical
o 18th- Spring Concert
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Statement of Understanding
We have read the Chorus Handbook, and understand the expectations
involved in the XX High School Chorus Department.
We understand that there are two required performances:
Winter Holiday Concert on December 14th, and the Spring Concert on
May 18th.
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Name of Student (please print)
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Signature of Student
_________________________________
Name of Parent/ Guardian (please print)
_________________________________
Signature of Parent/ Guardian
_________________________________
Date
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XX High School Chorus Department
STUDENT INFORMATION
NAME_________________________________ GRADE___________
ADDRESS_________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE______________________________________________
HOME CELL
EMAIL_________________________________________
(all information is sent to you via email, please print your address clearly)
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME_____________________________
TELEPHONE______________________________________________
___________ HOME CELL WORK ext.
EMAIL____________________________________________________
__________ (all information is sent to you via email, please print your address clearly)
PARENT/GUARDIAN’S NAME_____________________________
TELEPHONE______________________________________________
___________ HOME CELL WORK ext.
EMAIL____________________________________________________
__________ (all information is sent to you via email, please print your address clearly)
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XX HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS DEPARTMENT
PARENT VOLUNTEER SURVEY
2018-2019
Parent(s) Name(s)___________________________________________
Student’s Name_____________________________________________
Grade_________ Chorus Period # _________
Address___________________________________________________
City ______________ State _____________________ ZIP _________
Home Phone #________________ Cell Phone #___________________
Email Address__________________________________
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