Brighton High School

Choirs

Alisa Inman - Director

Important Announcement!!!!!!

 

The Senior high honor choir audition date has been changed to September 27th.  Please note this change and make plans accordingly.

           

 

 

BHS Choir Guidelines 2008 - 2009

 

 

Choral Dues

Because our choral program does not receive any funding from the Board of Education we are requiring choral dues of $40 per choir student this year.  This allows us to fund our program without much fundraising except for our concert receipts.  Funds raised by these dues will enable us to continue to purchase necessary music and equipment used throughout the year.  These dues will not cover field trips.  These dues should be paid by August 29th and any checks should be made out to Brighton High with the student’s name written on the memo line.

 

Class Rules

1.    Follow the directions the first time given.

2.    Give your best effort at each and every rehearsal and performance.

3.    Pick up your music before moving to the risers.

4.    Listen to instructions given by the teacher or other class leaders.

5.    Demonstrate respect and a good attitude toward the director and other choir members.

 

 

Discipline

 

My basic philosophy for class discipline is for students to do the right thing at the right time.  Personal responsibility is vital to our choir and is expected.  Students who want our choir program to be a success should be where they’re supposed to be, when they’re supposed to be, doing what they’re supposed to be doing.  I will assign students extra assignments if they choose to not comply with the class rules and won’t hesitate to call parents if the need arises.

 

 

Attendance

 

Student roll checkers will check daily attendance and give the list of absentees to the head roll checker.  If a student is absent from class for any reason he or she must get their agenda book stamped in the attendance office or library before coming to class and then show it the head roll checker or myself.  If a student does not have their agenda book stamped before coming to class they will be sent to the attendance office to take care of this and will receive a tardy.  Roll will also be checked at each performance.

 

 

Rehearsals

Most rehearsals will be held on the choir risers and students should be prepared for frequent sectionals.  Folders should be picked up before our rehearsal begins.  When arriving to class, students should go immediately to their riser after picking up their folder.  If their riser is not set up yet, then they should begin helping others do so.  When a student’s section is not rehearsing it is essential that they remain quiet so that others may hear.  Complete attention is expected when rehearsing.  Any playing and talking will result in a warning and disciplinary action if further problems arise.

 

 

Grades

Grades are determined by daily participation, test scores, daily assignments, and performances.

 

 

Concerts

We will perform 2 - 4 concerts throughout the school year.   Performance dates will be given out later this semester.  Each performance is required and performance attendance will be part of the nine weeks grade.  Students and parents are encouraged to go to my school webpage for concert information at www.tipton-county.com/bhs under the faculty heading.

 

 

Attire

Students will wear concert attire purchased from Southeastern performance apparel.  Measurements and fittings will take place within the first month of school and payment for concert attire will need to be made by Friday, September 5th.  The girls’ attire will consist of a short-sleeve floor-length black dress which will cost $56 and their own black dress shoes.  The sizes for the dresses run from 0 to 28. If a special cut dress is required, $30 must be added to the cost of the dress.  Boys’ attire will consist of black tux pants, white tux shirt, black bow tie, and cummerbund and will cost $36.  I may have a list of former choir students who would like to sell their dresses and I will be glad to give you that contact information if you are interested.  (It would be very helpful if a parent could help me with the fittings and measurements so if you are available please contact me at school at 837-5800, email at ainman@tipton-county.com, or send a note via your student.)

 

 

Theory Work

Students will sometimes have theory work as a daily or homework assignment.  A pretest will be given in August to determine what theory concepts each student needs to work on and work will be assigned based on this assessment. Understanding theory concepts is vital to the progress of our choral program and will be counted as a part of the student’s nine weeks grade.

 

 

Snack Cart

If time allows during rehearsal I will allow snack cart, but it should not be counted on daily - especially when we are nearing a performance.  No food or drink will be brought to the risers.  Students must clean up their area before leaving the classroom.  We have a new facility this year and would like to keep it looking great.

 

 

Honor Choir

Auditions for All-Northwest Senior and Junior High Honor Choirs will be held on September 27th  (senior) and November 1st (junior).   These choirs, which are made up of students all across West Tennessee, will perform a concert on November 15th at West Jackson Baptist Church in Jackson, TN.  Participating in these choirs is an awesome opportunity to sing with an outstanding group of singers and work with a well-known conductor. The music is at a higher level of difficulty and students must work hard, but it is well worth the effort and I encourage as many students as possible to audition.  10th – 12th graders who make this regional choir are eligible to audition for All-State choir.   Costs for auditions will include a $5 audition fee and a small amount for a rehearsal/learning CD.  (I have not been given the exact amount yet, but will do so as soon as I know.)  I will hold optional after-school rehearsals for these choirs with junior high meeting on Mondays and senior high meeting on Wednesdays.  We will also rehearse during choir, but the after-school rehearsals are extremely beneficial to students wishing to audition.  9th graders may audition for the senior high honor choir, but I encourage them to audition for the junior high honor choir because they have a greater chance of making the junior high choir opposed to the senior high choir.  I will begin signups for these auditions very soon and will let students know when after-school rehearsals will begin.  If you have any questions about this opportunity please contact me.

 

 

Parental Involvement

 

We don’t have a formal choir booster program, but I welcome parental assistance and support.  Parents are needed to help with sizing of outfits, chaperoning field trips, taking up money at concerts, and various other areas.  If you would like to help in any area or would be willing to discuss beginning a booster program for our choir please contact me.  As a parent, I know how busy everyone is, but your help would be greatly appreciated and would enhance our growing music program.

 

 

Communication

If any parent or student has a question regarding our choral program you may contact me in the following ways:

E-mail - ainman@tipton-county.com

Phone - 837-5800 (school)

 

 

 

General Music Information

 

Course Description -    This course consists of a survey of music in our culture and others.  The following activities are some of the ways students will be engaged in learning:

·       Analyzing and interpreting music through listening

·       Exploring various styles of music and composers through reading, discussion, and research

·       Discussing and presenting the importance and significance of music in various areas of our culture and others

 

Course Requirement -   Students are responsible for bringing necessary materials to class, such as text, notes, and other assigned materials.  Notes will be taken throughout the semester and should be kept in a folder.  This folder will be checked and graded periodically for required papers.  Students will also be responsible for some outside research for class or homework assignments.  Pencil or pen may be used in class, but no metallic or fluorescent colors may be used on work that is to be handed in.

 

 

Grading system - 

·       50% Daily grades (homework, quizzes, projects, etc.)

·       40% Tests (a minimum of 2 tests will be given each 9 weeks)

·       10% Participation (verbal and nonverbal)

Any copying or cheating will result in a zero for both participants.  Late assignments will not be accepted, but a student can make up the work by completing an extra credit assignment at the end of the nine weeks.

Grading scale: 

A=   93 – 100   D =  70 - 74

B =  85- 92      F =    0 - 69

C =  75 – 84

 

Tardy and Attendance Policy -

If a student misses a class period for any reason other than a field trip their agenda book must be stamped before returning to class.  It is the student’s responsibility to check on missed assignments in the case of an absence.

 

 

 

Class Rules

1)   Follow all school rules and procedures.

2)   Students are to be in their seats ready for class to begin when the bell rings.

3)   Paper, pencils/pens, and books must be brought to class each day.

4)   Be quiet when other people are speaking or I am speaking.

5)   Raise your hand and wait to be recognized before speaking.

6)   Show respect at all times by listening and following all directions the first time.

7)   Work only on General Music work in class.

 

Consequences

1)   Verbal or nonverbal warning

2)   Assignment of write-offs

3)   Call to parents

4)   See administrator – Open disrespect will result in the student being sent immediately to an administrator.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

My Schedule

ODD

EVEN

1st Block:     Advanced Choir

1st Block:     Show Choir

2nd Block:    Mixed Choir

2nd Block:    General Music

3rd Block:     Plan/Collaboration in 211

3rd Block      General Music

4th Block:     General Music

4th Block:     Plan/Tech in Ms. Garnett’s