MOELLER FRESHMAN CHORUS SYLLABUS Mr. Jim Balbach, Director Chorus Room: AC 10 (also Mentor Group) 791-1680 Ext. 1951 jbalbach@moeller.org “Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth!” (Psalm 100:1)
DESCRIPTION:
This class is a year-long course designed as a preparatory study for a performance level ensemble. This course may explore music from the Renaissance to contemporary pop. The Freshman Chorus is used at some liturgies where the student body is assembled, and also takes part in a Christmas Concert and a Spring Concert. No audition is necessary for admittance to the class.
PERFORMANCE:
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School Masses, prayer services, etc. “Christmas On Campus” activities Christmas Concert, in early December * Spring Concert, in May *
* You will be notified of all dates as soon as they are available, so plenty of time will be allowed for scheduling the event!
GRADING PROCEDURE:
STUDENT BEHAVIOR :
Straight points are awarded for each specific circumstance: 1. ear-training quizzes 2. occasional memory-check of music 3. MANDATORY concert attendance a. in FULL uniform, as specified for the occasion b. music properly prepared c. personal illness is the only acceptable excuse 4. classroom participation 5. Extra Credit is offered occasionally for attendance at outside performances
All students are to act in accordance with the standard rule and regulations of Moeller High School. Among the obvious: 1. arriving on time, being seated when the bell rings 2. using courteous and polite speech when called on, and when talking to others, but not speaking out of turn 3. refraining from all food, drink, candy, etc., in the classroom 4. 100% participation and concentration at all times