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Welcome To Choir!!
Week One August 25 August 29
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Ensembles Here at Gibsonburg!

• Mixed Glee

• Spotlight Singers

• Center Stage Jazz Choir

• Middle School Choir

• Sixth Grade Chorus

• Golden Harmony Chorus

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Rules of Rehearsal!

• Be On Time To All Rehearsals
• ALWAYS have your Music, Folder, Pencil.
• NO GUM EVER!
• Be conscious of Good Posture at all times.
• Keep your eyes on the Director at all times.
• LISTEN to the director at all times. Talking
  while the director is rehearsing or giving
  instructions is NEVER appropriate!
• CELL PHONES MP3 PLAYERS are not allowed at
  rehearsal.

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Rules of Rehearsal!

• Take a MATURE attitude toward correction. Dont
  be a Know-it-All
• Rehearsals are NOT over until the director
  dismisses the choir. Dont begin to put your
  music away until instructed to do so.
• LISTEN TO BE DISMISSED!!
• Stay focused on the rehearsal from start to
  finishChoir is NOT the time for grooming,
  catching up on gossip, or doing homework.
• Help to keep the classroom neat and orderly.
  This classroom is not your locker. Pick up after
  yourself, return your folder to its slot.
• TEN SECONDS OF SILENCE!!

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And The Most Important Thing To Remember
Rules of Rehearsal!

In This RoomI AM QUEEN!
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Cross the Queen and Pay the Consequences

• Detentions will be issued when the behavior
  warrants discipline.
• Dont Make Me Angry
• Your Wouldnt Like Me When Im Angry.

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High School Choir Officers

• President
• Vice President
• Librarian
• Secretary

Mixed Glee Spotlight Singers
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Middle School Representatives

• 4 Sixth Grade Reps
• 2 Seventh Grade Reps
• 2 Eighth Grade Reps

Sixth Grade Chorus Middle School Choir
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Performances!

• All Students must attend concerts, performances,
  and other scheduled events.
• Scheduled Rehearsals and Activities ARE
  mandatory.
• Unexcused Absences result in a 0 for the
  activity.

• Students not in proper attire will either be
  dismissed from the performance or have points
  deducted from their concert attire.
• Students are responsible for informing their
  parents of their schedule and wardrobe for
  activities.

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Abscences...
Because live performances are unique and cannot
be replicated, no excuse will be accepted.
Excused
Unexcused

• Only a Students serious illness, a death in the
  family, or a family medical emergency constitutes
  an excused absence from a performance or extra
  rehearsal.
• It is expected that the student will take the
  courtesy of notifying the director of any absence
  prior to the performance if possible. A signed
  note from the parent must be given to the
  Director within 24 hours of the students return
  to class explaining the reason for the absence.
  Failure to do so will constitute and unexcused
  absence.
• Student is given a MAKE-UP Assignment.

• An unexcused performance absence will constitute
  a loss of performance points resulting in a
  lowered grade.
• An unexcused absence from a performance will
  result in a lowering of the quarter grade, and
  the possibility of the student being denied
  participation of any of the groups
  extracurricular activities, such as a trip, or
  other special activities that may be planned.
• Student is NOT given a MAKE-UP Assignment.

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Spotlight Singers
Dress Code

• ? SPOTLIGHT SINGERS Ladies will wear the chosen
  dress uniform for all performances. (Some used
  shoes and dresses are available from graduated
  members at lower cost.) Sun Beige Silken Mist
  hose and Black character shoes are also required.
  ABSOLUTELY NO JEWELRY is to be worn with the
  exception of class rings and any earrings voted
  on by the ensemble.
• ? Gentlemen will wear black tuxedo pants, lime
  silk shirt with matching tie, black tux shoes,
  and black socks for all performances. Shoes are
  purchased by the individual.

Mixed Glee
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Mixed Glee

• ? MIXED GLEE Choir Robes will be worn. We will
  be assigning a robe to you in the next few weeks
  during voice testing. You will always receive
  and give your robe to the officers before and
  after performances.
• ? Under the robes, Ladies wear a dressy as
  opposed to casual dress or skirt with dark shoes
  and nude hose. Shoes must be closed toe. NO
  SANDALS OR FLIP-FLOPS!
• ? Gentlemen will dress pants, and shirt with a
  collar and tie. Shoes should be dark dress
  shoes.

Dress Code
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CENTER STAGE

• ? CENTER STAGE All select members of the vocal
  jazz ensemble will perform in all black dress
  clothing.
• ? Ladies will receive a portion of orange fabric
  to incorporate into their outfit.
• ? Gentlemen must wear a tie with orange as the
  dominant color.
• ? A T-Shirt/ Sweatshirt will be designed and
  offered for purchase for use in more casual
  performances. It is NOT a mandatory purchase.

Dress Code
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Golden HarmonyChorus!
Dress Code

• ? Golden Harmony T-shirts will be worn for all
  performances. Jeans, chuck taylors or white
  tennis shoes will be worn for performances
  performances.
• ? Each voice part wears a different color shirt.
  The T-Shirts are at the expense of the member
  ranging from 8-10.

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Middle School Choir

• ? MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR Both Ladies and Gentlemen
  will black pants and a white short-sleeved button
  down shirt WITH a collar. (Think white uniform
  shirtWal-mart has them RIGHT NOW for less than
  10)
• ? GMS Music vests will be assigned during voice
  testing. Each student will wear the vest with a
  black bow tie that is also provided. Black socks
  and shoes will also be worn. Shoes must closed
  toe with no heal.
• ? You will always receive and give your vest and
  bow tie to the officers before and after
  performances

Dress Code
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REMEMBER!

• Signed Choir Contracts are due on Friday, August
  25.
• All Choir Performance dates have been sent home.
  Please add these to your family calendar.
• Please Email, Send a note, or Call if you have
  questions.

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6th Grade Chorus

• ? SIXTH GRADE CHORUS Both Ladies and Gentlemen
  will black pants and a white short-sleeved button
  down shirt WITH a collar. (Think white uniform
  shirtWal-mart has them RIGHT NOW for less than
  10)
• Neck Ties will be worn by both ladies and
  gentlemen. The ties can be as colorful as you
  like, Sponge Bob, Flowers, Ohio State.etc.
• Black socks and shoes will also be worn. Shoes
  must closed toe with no heal.

Dress Code
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Making the Grade...

• Performances 100 points
• Daily Participation 5 points per day (25 per
  week)
• Make-Up Assignments
• Homework 5-25 points
• Quizzes 50 points
• Music Appreciation Projects 100 points

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Extra Credit!
The extra credit system allows students to ear
points by participating in or attending one or
more of the selected activities. You are limited
to 3 extra credit assignments PER QUARTER!
Examples are

• Theatrical Performances
• Concerts
• Volunteer Work for the FINE ARTS BOOSTERS
• A One time donation of Kleenex to the classroom.
• Church Plays or Performances

After the student is involved in an extra credit
activity, it is the students responsibility to
obtain an extra credit form. The form must be
returned within ONE WEEK of the activity. Each
is worth 10 points.