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CHOIR HANDBOOK
Choral Department

Erin Grochowsky, Choral Director

eringrochowsky@ksu.edu
913-515-8356
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Table of Contents
Program Overview............................................................................................3
Program Description.......................................................................................3
Program Goals..............................................................................................3
Mission Statement..........................................................................................3
Music Education............................................................................................3
Music Selection.............................................................................................4
Calendar........................................................................................................5
Expectations...................................................................................................6
Classroom Rules............................................................................................6
Attendance Policy..........................................................................................6
Discipline Policy............................................................................................6
Concert Etiquette..........................................................................................7
Grading Procedures and Achievement.....................................................................8
Achievement Expectations................................................................................8
Grading Policy..............................................................................................8
Uniform and Attire............................................................................................9
Concert Attire...............................................................................................9
Trip Attire...................................................................................................9
Uniform Rental and Purchase..............................................................................10
Non-Auditioned Choirs...................................................................................10
Auditioned Choirs.........................................................................................10
Trebles...................................................................................................10
Tenors and Basses......................................................................................10
Uniform Return............................................................................................10
Private Lessons...............................................................................................11
Choir Awards.................................................................................................12
Varsity Letter..............................................................................................12
Choir Banquet.............................................................................................12
Student Leadership Positions..............................................................................13
Events and Travel Policies.................................................................................14
Out of School Events.....................................................................................14
Drugs and Alcohol Policy.................................................................................14
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Representing the Department..........................................................................14

Fundraising...................................................................................................15
Student Account..........................................................................................15
Required Fundraisers.....................................................................................15
Optional Fundraisers.....................................................................................15
Maintaining and Preserving Vocal Health................................................................16
Hydration...................................................................................................16
Misuse and Overuse.......................................................................................16
Preservation...............................................................................................16
Letter Point Form............................................................................................17
Booster Club Membership Form...........................................................................18
Travel Permission Form.....................................................................................19
Student Information Form..................................................................................20
Uniform Rental Form........................................................................................21
Commitment Form..........................................................................................22
References....................................................................................................23
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Program Overview
Program Description
Students have a variety of opportunities to enhance musicianship through ensemble
performance, composition techniques, and music literacy. There are multiple ensembles
available for students to fit their musical needs and allow them to work with peers to create
music from prepared class repertoire and student composed works. Through sight reading,
composition, performance, and music literacy study, students are constantly growing in their
musicianship.

Program Goals
 Students will have the ability to compose and improvise small passages of music with
rhythm and melody by ear and with standard notation.
National Standard MU:Cr1.1.E.8a: Compose and improvise ideas for melodies and rhythmic
passages based on characteristic(s) of music or text(s) studied in rehearsal.
 Students will have the ability to detect how the written aspects of music affect the
performance by reading and comprehending standard notation.
National Standard MU:Pr4.2.E.Ia: Demonstrate, using music reading skills where
appropriate, how compositional devices employed and theoretical and structural aspects
of musical works impact and inform prepared or improvised performances.
 Students will have the ability to present music accurately from a variety of cultures,
styles, and genres with musical expression.
National Standard MU:Pr6.1.E.Ia: Demonstrate attention to technical accuracy and
expressive qualities in prepared and improvised performances of a varied repertoire of
music representing diverse cultures, styles, and genres.
 Students will have the ability to analyze passages of music and respond accordingly and
explain how they chose that response.
National Standard MU:Re7.2.E.Ia: Explain how the analysis of passages and understanding
the way the elements of music are manipulated inform the response to music.

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide students with the skills to explore and create music of a variety of
cultures, styles, genres, and historical periods. We provide a space for students to explore
their creativity and musical instincts in a positive atmosphere that encourages growth and
development. Students are encouraged to give back to the community through performance
and expressive intent.

Music Education
Music is a language that connects cultures across the world and gives opportunity for
expression unlike any other. All students should be taught the beauty and significance of
music in a way that they can relate to and find joy in.
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Music Selection
Repertoire for each ensemble is chosen based on the following criteria:
 Music of great quality, for example:
o Opportunities for expression
o Balance of tension and release
o Balance of anticipation and surprise

 Teachable music with vital musical elements, for example:

o Rhythmic duration
o Pitch accuracy
o Dynamic contrasts

 Music appropriate to the context of the ensemble, for example:

o Cultural context
o Text meaning
o Range
o Difficulty
o Complexity

 Concert themes and program goal

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Calendar
Event Date(s) Notes
Ice Cream Social August 14 Come meet your fellow choir
members and choir parents!
Car Wash Fundraiser August 22 Required for all choir
students to participate.
Candy Bar Fundraiser September 14-25 Optional fundraiser for
students.
Fall Concert October 13 Required for all choir
students to participate.
KMEA Auditions November 7 Optional for students grade
10-12
District KMEA Performance December 5 For students that made
district choir
Winter Concert December 10 Required for all choir
students to participate.
Candy Bar Fundraiser January 18-29 Optional fundraiser for
students.
Choir Tour February 10 Required for all Chamber
Choir members
State KMEA Performance February 18-21 For students that made state
choir
Contest Concert March 17 Required for all choir
students to participate
Regional Solo/Ensemble April 10 Optional for all students
Festival
State Contest April 14 Required for all choir
students to participate
State Solo/Ensemble April 24 For students that received a
Festival I rating at regionals.
Spring Pops Concert May 6 Required for all choir
students to participate.
Car Wash Fundraiser May 8 Required for all choir
students to participate.
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Expectations
Classroom Rules
 Conduct yourself with respect for yourself, your peers, your teacher, and other’s property
at all times.

 Be prepared with your music and a pencil at the time that class begins.

 Behavior should uplift peers and yourself, as opposed to distracting from music-making.

Attendance Policy
Students are expected to attend every rehearsal due to their importance to the ensemble.
Participation and attendance are marked and graded each day. Tardies later than 15 minutes
will be marked as an absence. If a student is less than 15 minutes late to rehearsal twice, an
absence is marked.
Students may be excused from rehearsal with a doctor’s note or a signed note from a parent
describing the reason behind the absence.
Students who miss rehearsal for an excused absence will have the opportunity to make up the
points by communicating with peers to update marks in their music and by recording
themselves rehearsing the material covered in class.
All concerts and performance are required for students to attend. Students will drop a letter
grade if they miss a concert. The schedule above allows plenty of time to plan work and
vacations around concert dates. Work is not an excused absence for a performance.
Students will only be excused from a performance or concert for medical emergencies or a
death in the family. Any other absence will be reviewed by the director. Work is not an
excused absence.
Students who miss a performance for an excused absence have the opportunity to make up
the points by watching the concert and writing an evaluative essay and performing selected
passages from the repertoire.

Discipline Policy
Students that do not follow the rules of the school and district in the choir classroom are
subject to disciplinary action.
Students that cause a distraction and are disrespectful to others in class are subject to
disciplinary action.
When a student causes a distraction or breaks a rule, their attendance for the day will be
negatively affected after the first warning. Students will lose 5 points of their daily
participation for each reprimand after that warning. If a student must be removed from the
classroom, their participation points for the day are forfeited.
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Any student in ISS or OSS will not receive credit for any missed rehearsals and performances.
Students have the opportunity to make up half of those points through a project designated
by the director.
Students with an excessive number of absences may be denied the privilege to perform and
will need to make up performance points through a project designated by the director.
Students with 100% participation for the week will have a choice from three different
“coupons:”
 Free tardy
 Choose where you sit
 You may sit during rehearsal

Concert Etiquette
Students will be required to listen to their peers in other ensembles during concerts. The
following etiquette guide is for students and any other audience members.
 Stay in your seat until the audience is applauding. Getting up during a piece is distracting
to other audience members and performers.

 Talking during a performance is disrespectful and distracting. Refrain from talking during
a performance, and only speak during applause if you absolutely must.

 Cell phones should be turned off during a performance to eliminate distractions from the
music.

 It is a common practice to applaud for the conductor/director when they first walk on
stage for a performance. They will bow to acknowledge the applause and the concert will
begin.

 If a classical piece is divided into smaller movements, applause is not appropriate

between movements. The director will pause but will not lower their hands. It is
appropriate to applaud when the director lowers their hands and acknowledges the
audience.

 A performance requires different etiquette than a sporting game. Cheering, whistling, and
yelling are not appropriate in a classical music concert.
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Grading Procedures and Achievement

Achievement Expectations
It is expected that every student follow the attendance policy and classroom rules, and a
good grade will easily be attainable.
Students are expected to be prepared for each concert musically, mentally, and physically in
order to represent the school’s choir department.
Students are expected to audition for one solo each semester to show their growth and to
provide a wide range of highlighted voices and timbres in each concert.
Students are expected to participate in at least one fundraiser per semester to help the
department and to offset the cost of being in the program.

Grading Policy
It is not possible to objectively grade a student’s “artistic talent”. Therefore, students are
graded on their musical effort, their willingness to learn and grow as musicians, and their
progress in that growth.
 Rehearsal Participation – 20 points per day, 100 points per week – 30%
o Attendance – Students must be in class and not consistently tardy in order to be able
to earn points.
o Respectful behavior and attitudes
o Being prepared when class starts with music and a pencil
o Discipline – See discipline policy above. Students will lose points for every reprimand
after the first warning.

 Class Work and Discussion – 30%

o Class Discussion – Music Checks – Notebook Reflections
o Recording Assignments – Class Performance – Composition Projects
o Sight Singing - Written Exams

 Concert Attendance – 100 points per concert - 40%

o Students will receive 0 points for missing a concert.
o Students will lose 20 points for a tardy to a concert.
o Students will lose 20 – 40 points for incorrect/unprofessional uniforms at the discretion
of the director.

 Make-up Work
o Students will have the opportunity to regain missed points for rehearsal, and in some
cases, a concert based on the director’s choice of project.
 Recording of student rehearsing what was missed in class for 30 minutes.
 Write a research report on an assigned topic (related to class repertoire).
 Perform concert selections for the director.
o Make-up work must be completed one week after the missed rehearsal.

Uniform and Attire
Concert Attire
 Non-Auditioned Treble Choir
o Robe and stole
o Attire under the robe
 Black dress*, or
 Black blouse and black skirt*, or
 Black blouse and black slacks*
o Shoes
 Black closed toe flats*, or
 Black closed toe heels* (not
sandals)
 Non-Auditioned Tenor-Bass Choir
o Robe and stole
o Attire under the robe
 White collared shirt*
 Black long tie*
 Black slacks*
o Shoes and socks
 Black crew length socks*
 Black formal shoes* (not tennis
shoes or sneakers)
 Auditioned Large Mixed Choir
o Trebles
 Black formal dress, or
 Black pantsuit with white
collared blouse*
 Black closed toe flats*, or
 Black closed toe heels* (not
sandals)
o Tenors and Basses
 Black suit jacket and pants
 White collared shirt*
 Black long tie*
 Black crew length socks*
 Black formal shoes* (not tennis
shoes or sneakers)
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* Denotes pieces of the uniform that
students are expected to own.
 Auditioned Chamber Choir
o Trebles
 Black formal dress, or
 Black pantsuit with black
blouse*
 Black closed toe flats*, or
 Black closed toe heels* (not
sandals)
o Tenors and Basses
 Black tuxedo jacket and pants
 Black collared shirt*
 Black long tie*
 Black crew length socks*
 Black formal shoes* (not tennis
shoes or sneakers)
Trip Attire
 School Tours
o Choir T-Shirt*
o Dark jeans* (not leggings or shorts)
 Formal Concert Trips
o See concert attire above
 Spring Contest
o Robe and stole for all choirs
o Attire under the robe*
 Trebles, see non-auditioned
Treble Choir above
 Tenors and Basses, see non-
auditioned Tenor-Bass Choir
above
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Uniform Rental and Purchase

Non-Auditioned Choirs
Members of the non-auditioned treble choir and the non-auditioned tenor-bass choir are
expected to own all aspects of the uniform that are worn under the robe. These items are
most often already owned but can be obtained on a budget from many different stores and
thrift shops.
Choir robes are kept in the choir room and not available for purchase. The robes are kept well
maintained with a yearly $10 uniform fee for students in the non-auditioned choirs.

Auditioned Choirs
Trebles
Treble singers have the choice between the black formal dress specific to the ensemble and a
black pantsuit with a blouse specific to the ensemble. Pantsuits are not available to rent and
must be purchased if the student chooses that option. Trebles are expected to own black flats
or heels.
If the student chooses to wear the black formal dress for their ensemble, they may rent it
from the choir department for a yearly $20 rental fee. If the student would like to purchase a
new dress, they may do so for $105 to the department, and the dress will be ordered.

Tenors and Basses

Tenors and basses are expected to own their shoes, socks, shirts, and ties. If the student’s
uniform is a black suit, they may either rent one from the department or purchase their own.
Suits do not need to be a specific brand, but the jacket must have two buttons.
Students may rent a black suit or black tuxedo from the choir department for a yearly $20
rental fee. If the student would like to purchase a new tuxedo, they may do so for $105 to the
choir department, and the tuxedo will be ordered.

Uniform Return
If a student fails to return their uniform, no matter lost or stolen, a replacement fee will be
posted to the student's account. ($105 for all uniforms except suits, which are $65)
If the uniform is not returned by one week from the return date, the student will be charged
a replacement fee.
If the uniform is stained or damaged but is repairable, the student will be charged for the
cost of repairs. If the uniform is damaged beyond repair, the student will be charged a
replacement fee.
Any alterations must be removed upon return except hems.
Lost or stolen uniforms are still the students’ responsibility. Never leave your uniform in an
unlocked area where it can be easily taken. To prevent losing your uniform, you may write
your name on masking tape and tape it onto the tag of the uniform.
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Private Lessons
Students that are interested in taking private voice lessons may contact the following vocal
pedagogues in our area.
There are more people in our area that offer private lessons, but the Booster Club will pay
half of the cost of each voice lesson with these teachers. The other half is payed by the
student.
For the 2020-2021 school year, one half an hour lesson is $30.00.
 Esmee Hutchings – ehutch@gmail.com - 913-208-1231
 Marnie Vasquez – mvasqu@gmail.com - 913-314-7254
 Viktor Wilkes – vwilke@gmail.com - 913-567-7795
 Tymon Moyer – tmoyer@gmail.com - 913-940-2986
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Choir Awards
Varsity Letter
Students are given the opportunity to earn a letter in the choir program. Lettering in choir
recognizes co-curricular service and musical achievement that aids personal growth and the
entire choir department.
Points earned through co-curricular choral activities will accumulate until enough points are
earned to letter, after which the student will begin again at zero and may work to earn
another letter with the same requirements. Students are responsible for keeping any
programs or other proof of concert attendance to be turned in at the end of the year.
In order to letter each year, students must complete the following:
 Complete successful participation for a minimum of one year in choir.
 Not have any unexcused absences in choir for the school year.
 Not leave choir for disciplinary reasons for the school year.
 Have not been assigned any in-school or out-of-school suspension for the school year.
 Earn a minimum of 20 lettering points. Points may accumulate over multiple years if the
student does not earn a letter but will reset at 0 the year after the student letters.
For the letter point form, see the forms section at the end of the handbook.

Choir Banquet
At the end of each school year, a banquet is given to celebrate the year of music making and
to award students who have gone above and beyond for the choir department and their
musicianship.
 National School Choral Award
The National School Choral Award® is the highest honor for high school choral performers. It
recognizes the dedication and musical achievement of top choral students nationwide. The
award is given to a student that has shown these qualities for four years in the choral
department.
 Outstanding Leadership Award
The Outstanding Leadership Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated their
propensity for leading in rehearsal, performances, and co-curricular activities.
 Letter Awards
Students who have lettered over the course of the year will be presented with their letter and
pin. Students who have lettered before will be presented with a bar pin.
 Solo and Ensemble Festival
Students that participated in Solo and Ensemble Festival will be presented with their
certificates ad medals if applicable.
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Student Leadership Positions

President: Carter Roberts - crober@school.org
 Spokesperson for the choir program
 Liaison between students and director
 Presides over choir officer meetings
Vice President: Rhea Keller – rkelle@school.org
 Works closely with choir President
 Takes pictures at choir social events
 Serve as committee chairs for various events
Secretary: Joanie Norris – jnorri@school.org
 Keeps minutes at choir meetings
 Collects and alphabetizes forms
 Updates student correspondence

Wardrobe Officers: Lanny Owen – lowen@school.org

Anne Hoffman – ahoffm@school.org
 Assists with uniform fittings and T-shirt distribution
 Assists with robe assignment and maintenance
 Assists with cataloguing uniforms at the end of the year
Librarian: Patsy Howe – phowe@school.org
 Assists director with filing new music
 Helps distribute music to choir students
 Helps collect and re-file music after concerts
Stage Manager: Morton Kidd – mkidd@school.org
 Assists with all stage set-up and tear-down
 Directs the stage crew
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Events and Travel Policies

Out of School Events
 Students must follow all laws, as well as school and choir policies rules.
 Respect must be shown to all people within the group and all people with whom the group
comes in contact.
 Students must participate in all scheduled activities.
 Students must remain with the group at all times unless permission is given by the
teacher, in which case a “buddy system” will be employed.
 Students must follow all rules and policies even if they are over the age of 18.
 Students that do not adhere to this policy are subject to be sent home at their parents’
expense.

Drugs and Alcohol Policy

Students found to have consumed any amount, in possession or control of selling or delivering
any controlled substance (alcohol, drugs, drug paraphernalia, intoxicating substances, look-
alikes, or marijuana) while on or off school property during any school sponsored activity shall
be subject to disciplinary action.
 Students will not consume, sell, or deliver any controlled substances, on or off campus.
 Students will be sent home at the parents’ expense.
 Students will be reported to school administration and police for further action.

Representing the Department

As a choir member, it is your job to maintain our department’s outstanding reputation. At any
event, each decision you make represents the choir department, the school, and the district.
This includes physical actions, body language, and how we speak to others. Always be sure to
conduct yourself responsibly and with respect to people and property.
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Fundraising
Maintaining an active program costs money! However, there are a variety of opportunities for
fundraising that, if participated in, can cover all required fees for choir. Some fundraisers are
mandatory, and some are optional. Keep in mind that if a student chooses not to participate
in optional fundraisers, their choir fees will need to be paid out of pocket.

Student Account
Every student enrolled in choir has a choir account added to their school account. This
account is where fees are placed for uniform rental or purchase, choir T-shirt, co-curricular
auditions, festivals, and travel.
When a student fundraises for their individual costs, funds are added to the student account
and act towards existing and future fees.
When a student participates in a department fundraiser, it will lower the cost of fees for each
student based on earnings.

Required Fundraisers
The fall and spring carwashes are required fundraisers for all students. Each student must
work a 2 hour shift at the carwash to raise funds for the department. This will lower fees for
all students!
The winter CD is a required fundraiser for all students. Every student will participate with
their ensemble in recording, and each student must sell 5 CDs for $5 each, or do a $25
buyout.
Burgers and Broadway is required for all students. Students may audition to perform, donate
food materials, or work with organization. All students must attend Burgers and Broadway.

Optional Fundraisers
There is a fall and spring chocolate bar fundraiser every year, with students gaining 40% of
credit for each $0.50 chocolate bar sold.
The advertisement fundraiser at the beginning of the year sells advertisements for the
concert and musical programs. Students will earn 20% of the ads they sell for their student
account.
The plant fundraiser in the spring gives students 40% of the plants that they sell in their
account.
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Maintaining and Preserving Vocal Health

Hydration
It is vital that your vocal cords stay hydrated in order to maintain vocal health.
 Drink plenty of water for internal hydration
 Consider using a room humidifier during winter months for external hydration
 Cough drops that contain menthol and/or eucalyptus dry out the throat’s mucous
membrane. Halls Breezers is a good brand to use without drying the throat.

Misuse and Overuse

It is important to not misuse or overuse your voice or it may become damaged over time.
 Avoid yelling and screaming
 Be careful not develop a habit of constantly clearing the throat.
 Avoid talking loudly for extended periods of time, this can easily happen in noisy
situations like social gatherings and at restaurants.
 Avoid whispering as much as possible
 Always warm up before singing to provide elasticity to the vocal cords.

Preservation
These tips will help keep your voice healthy throughout the year and your whole life!
 Warm up before singing; cool down after singing
 Use speaking voice in a healthy way by using proper technique even while speaking
 Know vocal limits and stay within them (pitch, loudness, and endurance)
 Rest the voice before and after a big singing day
 Plan vocal use and pace the voice, especially during times of increased vocal demands
 Stop singing before getting tired. Feeling tired can indicate damage
If you feel that you may be harming your voice inadvertently, see the director to discuss your
concerns.
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Letter Point Form

In order to letter each year, students must complete the following:
 Complete successful participation for a minimum of one year in choir.
 Not have any unexcused absences in choir for the school year.
 Not leave choir for disciplinary reasons for the school year.
 Have not been assigned any in-school or out-of-school suspension for the school year.
 Earn a minimum of 20 lettering points. Points may accumulate over multiple years if the
student does not earn a letter but will reset at 0 the year after the student letters

Choir member in good standing - 4 points each year _______

Choir council member in good standing - 4 points each year _______
Participation in All-State audition - 2 points _______
Member of KMEA District Choir - 4 points _______
Member of Kansas All-State Choir - 5 points _______
Participation in Solo & Ensemble Festival - 2 points _______
Superior rating in Solo & Ensemble - 3 points _______
Participation in a musical - 4 points per musical _______
Perform a solo at Pops Concert - 2 points _______
Perform a solo in class repertoire – 2 points per solo _______
Choir officer (must finish a full term) - 4 points _______
Total points needed for a letter jacket – 20 points TOTAL POINTS _______

If you think you might have enough points for a letter jacket, use this form to add up your
totals and turn it in to your choir director.
NAME:____________________________________
GRADE:______
DATE SUBMITTTED:__________
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Booster Club Membership Form

We encourage parents to show your support of the choirs by joining the booster club. Your
membership:
 Provides much needed financial support (music, supplies, programs, equipment).
 Demonstrates to school administrators that you care about our children’s efforts and
musical growth.
 Help fund college scholarships for deserving choir students.
Your attendance at meetings will help generate new ideas that will continue to move the
program to success. You will have a working knowledge with the director and you will be
active in your child’s education. You will also be kept in the loop of upcoming events and all
choir news.
There are six (6) levels of membership. Check which membership you prefer and make your
check payable to the Choir Booster Club. Each member will receive a Booster Club card that
will be used to redeem your tickets for various performances.
_______ Bronze Membership………………………………………………………………$15.00
 Name in all programs and email newsletter
_______ Silver Membership…………………………………………………………………$25.00
 Name in all programs and email newsletter
 1 ticket for either musical production
_______ Gold Membership……………………………………………………………………$35.00
 Name in all programs and email newsletter
 2 tickets for either musical production
 Reserved seating in performances
_______ Platinum Membership…………………………………………………………….$50.00
 Name in all programs and email newsletter
 4 tickets for either musical production
 Reserved seating in performances
_______ Conductor’s Circle………………………………………………………………….$100.00
 Name in all programs and email newsletter
 2 tickets for every performance
 Reserved seating in performances
Name: ___________________________ Student(s) name: ______________________________
Address: ____________________________ City/Zip: ___________________________________
Email address: ______________________________________________________ (please print)
Home phone: _______________________Work phone: ________________________________
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Travel Permission Form

This form consents participation in school-sanctioned travel activities during the school year
as a member of choir.
Faculty Sponsor: Ms. Erin Grochowsky
Student: ___________________________________ Grade Level: FR SO JR SR (circle one)
Address: ___________________________________________ Home Phone: ________________
Parent’s Name: ________________________________ Cell Phone: ______________________
Alternative Adult: _______________________________ Phone: _____________________
The above-named student has my consent to travel to and/or from each event participated in
by this organization during this school year including all errands and activities related to
duties of and assignments made to members enrolled in choir class. The mode of
transportation may be bus, a private vehicle driven by school personnel, or a parent
chaperone.
Students, even though off-campus, are still subject to all school rules and regulations when
participating in choir activities. I understand that any student who does not conduct
themselves properly may be sent home at the parent’s expense, prohibited from participating
in future activities of this organization, and subjected to other appropriate disciplinary
measures.
I agree to, and hereby, release the school district and its trustees, employees, sponsors and
volunteers from all legal responsibility from liability resulting from any activities of this
organization, including liability caused by or related to the negligence of any such party.
In case of emergency, and with the approval of the sponsor or another employee, I give my
approval and authorization for first aid treatment and any medical treatment by local
physicians and/or hospital including surgical procedures. I agree to accept responsibility for
payment of all charges incurred during this medical treatment.
Additional medical information or student restrictions:__________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
This form must be signed and returned to the sponsor before the student will be permitted to
participate in any off-campus activities of this organization.
Signature of Parent: _______________________________________ Date: _________________
Signature of Student: ______________________________________ Date: _________________
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Student Information Form

Students, please fill out the following information form so we can get to know you better and
have the means to contact you if necessary.
Ensemble(s) that you are enrolled in: ________________________________________________
Do you plan on taking private lessons? Y / N (circle one)
If yes, what teacher are you interested in/have you contacted?
_____________________________________________________
What is your voice type? Soprano / Alto / Tenor / Bass (circle one)
If you are unsure of your voice type, please mark here and we will discover your range
in class. ____________________

Name: _________________________________________
Address: _____________________________ City/Zip: ___________________________________
Email address: ______________________________________________________ (please print)
Home phone: _______________________ Cell phone: _____________________
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Uniform Rental Form

Purchase / Rental (circle one)
Student Name: _______________________________ Ensemble(s):_________________________
Mark next to the uniform you are renting/purchasing:
____ Auditioned Large Mixed Choir Black Formal Dress
____ Auditioned Large Mixed Choir Black Suit (Pants and Jacket) (NOT FOR PURCHASE)
____ Auditioned Chamber Choir Black Formal Dress
____ Auditioned Chamber Choir Black Tuxedo (Pants and Jacket)
Rental fee: $20.00 will be charged to the student’s choir account.
Purchase fee: $105.00 will be charged to the student’s choir account.
By signing, we are recognizing that we have read the Uniform Rental and Purchase Policy in
the handbook. We accept responsibility for replacement of lost, stolen, or damaged uniforms
and any repair costs necessary.
Student Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________
Parent Signature: _____________________________________________ Date: ______________
Parent Phone: _______________ Parent Email:_________________________________________

DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE

Uniform Size Item # Date Out Initial Date In Initial

Mixed Dress
Chamber Dress
Suit Jacket
Suit Pants
Tux Jacket
Tux Pants
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Commitment Form
This form verifies that the Choir Handbook has been read by the undersigned and both parties
understand and agree with the rules and standards stated in the document.
PARENT: I understand the commitments stated in the choir handbook and I am prepared to
support my child’s obligations to this organization.
_______________________________ _____________________________
Parent Name (please print) Parent Signature
______________________________
Parent Cell Phone Number(s)
STUDENT: I have carefully read the Choir Handbook and understand the rules stated therein.
My signature signifies my willingness to comply with obligations required by this organization.
_______________________________ ____________________________
Student Name (please print) Student Signature
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________________
Home Phone Number: ________________
Cell Phone Number: __________________
T:Shirt Size ($10): XS / S / M / L / XL / other:_____ (circle one)
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References

http://warrentonchoirs.weebly.com/uploads/5/7/7/1/5771008/choir_handbook.pdf
https://www.k-
state.edu/musiceducation/eportfolio/rcline/The_Wonderful_World_of_Music/Content_Standa
rds/Entries/2013/3/1_Entry_8_files/Handbook.pdf
http://www.shadowcreekchoir.com/uploads/8/6/0/5/86055180/shark_choir_handbook_2016
_2017.pdf
http://www.ksmea.org/_site2/assets/newteachers/docs/Mayde%20Creek%20TX%20HS
%20Choir.pdf
OLATHE NORTH HS 6A CHOIR HANDBOOK