\ 1. Learn vocal fundamentals and improve their singing through increasing vocal flexibility.

\ 2. Learn the listening skills required for choral blend and balance.

\ 3. Increased their knowledge of choral history and style.

\ 4. Learn fundamentals of music theory and its application to choral singing

\ 5. Meet new people and experience a bond of friendship with each other.
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Students Rights and Responsibilities

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Expected Student Behavior

\ 1. You must have a positive attitude!!!!!

\ 2. Your cell phones and similar electronic devices must be turned off.

\ 3. You may not leave during a rehearsal unless you have the professors approval.

\ 4. You must refrain from talking during rehearsal, unless you have a musical question.

\ 5. You must pay attention to instruction given to other voice parts that may apply to your part.

\ 6. You must bring a pencil to every rehearsal to mark your music with appropriate directions.

\ 7. You must be willing to work as a team to fulfill any goals.

Grading Criteria

Grading is determined by your attendance and positive participation in the choir.  If the instructor notes that you have been missing rehearsals or are having trouble keeping up with the music, he will personally contact you to help you and let you know if you are in danger of dropping a letter grade.

1. Concerts/Performances are equivalent to required examinations - NO EXCUSES WILL BE PERMITTED FOR MISSING A CONCERT, with the exception of family tragedy or emergency. A grade of "F" will be given for missing a concert and a dress rehearsal for a concert. If you are extremely ill, you are required to call the instructor before the concert. Not showing up for a concert without any prior notification will result in a failing grade. Please be responsible, we must depend on each other for our success as a group.

2. Class Attendance - Your grade will drop one letter grade for every THREE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES. One absence will be counted for every two times you are late for rehearsal.

3. You may be asked to sing your part in class for a grade. These grades are determined by the following criteria:

A= part sung perfectly, or with few minor mistakes

B= part sung with two to five major mistakes

C= part sung with more than five major mistakes

D= making a significant amount of mistakes

F= failure to finish the example, or simply not knowing the part

 

FINAL EXAMINATIONS: There are no final written examinations. As stated above, all performances are considered examinations.
 

Provided in class

Attendance

\ ATTENDANCE POLICY: Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class.

\ 1. You are expected to attend every rehearsal, unless you have been excused by Dr. Weber prior to the rehearsal.

\ 2. You are required to participate in every concert and dress rehearsal for a concert.

\ 3. You are required to contact Dr. Weber when you miss a rehearsal due to illness before the rehearsal. Other excuses must be in writing/texting, and excuses will be accepted by the discretion of the instructor.

Calendar

Additional Information

\ Audition with the instructor is required as a prerequisite of this class.    Concert Choir has a facebook page.

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\ Information on Protecting your Hearing Health can be found at:

\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/4a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Guide-Standard.pdf

\ http://nasm.arts-accredit.org/site/docs/PAMA-NASM_Advisories/5a_NASM_PAMA-Student_Information_Sheet-Standard.pdf