Glee Choir Syllabus

First Flight High School
100 Veterans Drive
Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina 27948
Phone 252-449-7000 x 2420
Fax 252-449-7004
Seaside Singers
Cezette Barnes, Choral Director
barnesce@dare.k12.nc.us

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"LIFT, SMILE and STRIVE FOR EXCELLENCE!"

Seaside Singers Glee Choir Syllabus
2011-2012

Materials/Accessories
Hardback marble black & white theory book
Concert attire - black chorus t-shirt, jeans & tennis shoes

Grades
Grades include daily rehearsal grades and participation, performance grades, tests and quizzes and attendance at rehearsals, performances and attendance in class.

Daily participation
Students will be assessed daily on rehearsal participation, posture, promptness, self-discipline, responsibility, ability to listen and follow director’s suggestions, good attitude and willingness to work hard.

The ability to listen is the single most important skill to develop in order to be a good choir member. Developing the self-discipline and the ability to know when to speak and when to listen will be an important part of the student grade. Also, the ability to focus on the director and the music and to maintain a cooperative attitude will be an important part of the daily participation grade.

Participation in the daily warm-up exercises will be graded every day. It is important to arrive to class on time and to begin each warm-up exercise on time. Tardiness will affect the grade.

Students will be expected to be responsible for all personal materials and music needed for daily rehearsals. All materials should be returned to the proper places at the end of every rehearsal.

A good attitude is a must! Negative comments will not be acceptable. Students will be expected to work hard and strive for musical excellence at all times.

Performances/rehearsals
This is a performance class. Students will be expected to attend ALL performances and rehearsals. There will be many dress rehearsals and performances throughout the year. Dates will be posted well in advance. If there is a major conflict, the director MUST be notified in advance. All situations will be handled on an individual basis.
Students will be expected to remain for the duration of the entire rehearsal or performance in order to be awarded full credit.

It will be the responsibility of the student to notify the director in advance of any conflicts or ememgency situations.
252-619-1517 Ms. Barnes’ cell phone

Tests/quizzes
Skills are taught in chorus and will therefore be assessed. Students will be assessed on group and individual singing, music notation, vocabulary, musical symbols and application.





First Flight High School Choral Curriculum Goals:

1. Students will be competent users of musical notation.
2. Students will be proficient sight-readers.
3. Students will demonstrate good vocal tone and knowledge of group vocal technique and correct singing posture.
4. Students will experience a diverse repertoire of music representing varying cultures, ethnicities and historical periods.
5. Students will contribute positively to the ensemble by discussing musical philosophies and expressing thoughts verbally and in written form.
6. Students will learn the importance of communicating and will develop the ability to communicate through musical expression with attention to balance, blend, interpretation, diction, facial expression and musical sensitivity.
7. Students will demonstrate proper concert etiquette, both as a performer and a member of the audience.



Lift, smile and strive for musical excellence!