PALMETTO HIGH SCHOOL MIXED CHOIR Syllabus 2017-2018 Teacher Name: Mr. Jared Fricks Email: fricksj@apps.andersn1.rg Phne: 864-847-7311 ext. 1726 Rm Number: 101 I. Curse Descriptin This class has been designed fr the develping high schl singer. Chrus students will participate in chral rehearsals utilizing structured vcal warm-ups, sight-reading exercises, and singing a diverse chral repertire. Each rehearsal will help students gain skills within music literacy, slfège, tne quality, vwel prductin and a varied musical literature. There will als be a fcus n the imprtance f creating and cultivating a sense f cmmunity within ur chral ensembles while rehearsing and perfrming. The repertire selected fr each perfrmance will be chsen frm a variety f musical eras and styles t increase each student s expsure and experience t varius types f musical literature and t meet ur state standards fr chral music. In this curse, chral literature will be chsen t challenge and build ur ensemble. Students shuld begin t cnnect and apply cncepts f vcal pedaggy t ur chral literature. This grup will perfrm in at least ne cncert per semester; hwever, they may be called upn t perfrm mre if needed. Curse Standards can be fund at: SC Visual and Perfrming Arts Standards n ed.sc.gv II. Instructinal Gals: Chrus will help students becme well-runded, cmpetent musicians and singers. Every student will have the skills and knwledge t read and decde music thrugh the use f slfège. Students will learn hw t create a healthy vcal technique. Students will understand the imprtance f listening skills and blending within the ensemble, specifically within the realm f vwel unificatin and balance. Students will sing and experience music frm a plethra f musical genres and time perids (Medieval, Renaissance, Barque, Classical, Rmantic, 20 th century, multi-cultural). Students will sing in SAB frmat. Students will understand the imprtance f the rehearsal prcess and participate t achieve successful quarterly perfrmances. Students will learn t apprpriately evaluate and prvide specific and technical self/grup feedback based upn the rehearsal and perfrmance prcess. Students will cntribute t the chral cmmunity and realize the imprtance f a unified chral grup. III. Textbk, Supplemental Resurces, Supplemental Reading(s) There is n required textbk fr this curse. Instead, ctavs and sheet music will be selected and will guide instructin/perfrmances. The varied repertire f chral music that we sing will be lent ut t students in class frm ur chral library. Students are respnsible fr keeping their sheet music safe and in gd cnditin. This sheet music will be used fr years t cme-- failure t d s may result in fees t replace the music. IV. Majr Curricular Tpics/ Instructinal Organizatin Curricular tpics and instructinal rganizatin are based ff the structure f ur daily rehearsal and perfrmances. While many f these skills are taught thrughut during the entirety f ne class, the fllwing skills are primarily fcused n during each prtin f ur class. Vcal Warm-Ups: healthy vcal technique, psture, breath cntrl, sft palate shape, varius ranges, blending ranges, vwel shape and unificatin, listening skills, balance, dynamics
Sight-Reading and Music Thery: music literacy, rhythm, meter (duple/triple/mixed), pitch, nte names, tnal awareness, unified singing, part singing, musical independence, key signatures, scales, theretical cncepts, basic music terminlgy Rehearsal f Repertire: rehearsal prcess and strategies, perfrmance practice and preparatin, implementatin f vcal technique and sight-reading in a varied musical cntext, literary analysis, histrical analysis, identificatin, music literacy A varied chral repertire will be selected fr each perfrmance. The music chsen will be frm a variety f histrical and musical time perids (Medieval, Renaissance, Barque, Classical, Rmantic, 20 th century, multi-cultural, etc.). Typically, each chir will sing apprximately 2-4 pieces n ur perfrmances. Class time will be spent preparing this repertire fr perfrmance. V. Perfrmance: The Advanced Freshman Chir has mandatry perfrmance bligatins listed belw: Nvember 27, 2017: After-schl rehearsal frm 3:15-5:00 PM Nvember 30, 2017: Winter Cncert at PHS @7:00 PM (6:30 CALL TIME) December 15, 2017: Schl Christmas Assembly at PHS May 8, 2018: After-schl rehearsal frm 3:15-5:00 PM May 10, 2018: Spring Cncert at PHS @7:00 PM (6:30 CALL TIME) Please nte that ther perfrmance bligatins/pprtunities may manifest thrughut the schl year (i.e. pep rallies, ftball games, schl perfrmances, etc.). VI. Cncert Attire: Students are required t wear frmal, cncert attire t all perfrmances unless directed t d therwise by the directr. Hair shuld be grmed and ut f the face. Please wear dedrant fr perfrmances; hwever, d nt wear clgne, perfume, bdy spray, etc. Belw are the required attires fr each gender: Ladies SCHOOL DRESS CODE MUST BE FOLLOWED Gentlemen SCHOOL DRESS CODE MUST BE FOLLOWED All black cncert attire Students may wear dress slacks, dresses, r skirts. Bluses/shirts must be slid black withut designs r lgs. Leggings may be wrn; hwever, the shirt r dress must be lnger (at least fingertip length). Students must wear black shes fr perfrmances (flats and small heels are acceptable). Students may wear simple earrings and/r necklaces fr perfrmances; hwever, scarves are nt allwed. All black cncert attire Students must wear black pants; shrts aren t apprpriate fr cncert attire. Students must wear a plain black shirt withut designs r lgs. Students must wear black shes fr perfrmances. Hats aren t apprpriate fr cncert attire. VII. Curse Grading Plicies, Assessments, & Prcedures Curse Grading Breakdwn: Daily Rehearsal / Perfrmances / Tests 60% Quizzes / Minr Assessments / Misc. 40% Daily Rehearsal Participatin: Every week, students can earn up t 100 pints fr their daily participatin in rehearsal. Pints include but are nt limited t psture, vcal technique, apprpriate effrt/participatin, preparatin, retrieving/bringing music & materials, fcus, fllwing classrm prcedures prmptly. Excessive tardies t class may result in a pint deductin since that time in a grup setting cannt be replicated.
Perfrmances: There will be a minimum f ne required perfrmance each semester, althugh there may be ther required perfrmances based upn yur class. Attendance is mandatry. Credit is earned based upn but nt limited t dress rehearsal/perfrmance etiquette, attendance/timeliness, prper attire, and the same requirements fund under Daily Rehearsal Participatin. Attendance at rehearsals and perfrmances utside f the schl day are REQUIRED and MANDATORY fr all Palmett chrus students. Acceptable Excuses fr Missing a Rehearsal r Perfrmance: Missing the entire day f schl, the day f rehearsal r perfrmance due t sickness. A signed dctrs nte must be prvided t dcument and excuse yur absence. Death in the immediate family Other rare circumstances deemed excusable by the Chral Directr Shuld a cnflict arise, the directr shuld be cntacted immediately. All cnflicts shuld be discussed with the Chral Directr n later than tw weeks befre rehearsals/perfrmances. Lack f planning r cmmunicatin n yur part, des nt cnstitute an emergency situatin. Having t wrk is NOT a valid excuse fr missing a dress rehearsal/perfrmance. The chrus schedule is given t yu at the beginning f schl if yu are practive yu can speak with yur bss and request ff well in advance t avid cnflicts. The directr reserves the right t remve any student frm a perfrmance fr nt meeting basic behaviral standards, including, but nt limited t, in/ut f schl suspensin, pr attendance, and breaking classrm rules repeatedly. If the directr excuses a rehearsal/perfrmance, an alternative assignment will be given ASAP. This assignment will be intended t take the same amunt f time t cmplete as attending the dress rehearsal/cncert. If the directr des NOT excuse a rehearsal/perfrmance, it cannt be made-up. Students will receive a zer fr the perfrmance. Chrus is a team effrt, YOU are needed and a vital part f ur success! SC Grading Scale Letter Grade Numerical Average A 90-100 B 80-89 C 70-79 D 60-69 F Belw 60 VIII. Absences and Make-Up Plicies Students will be permitted t make-up wrk missed due t an absence. If the student misses ne day, the makeup wrk must be cmpleted within tw schl days. If the student misses tw r mre cnsecutive days, the make-up wrk must be cmpleted with 5 schl days. If circumstances dictate that the material, which had been missed, requires mre time t be made up, the teacher will have the discretin t extend the deadline. Students wh miss a test, quiz, r ther class wrk due t an absence will need t make up the wrk after schl r at a time agreed upn with the teacher within five days f returning t schl. If at all pssible, a test r ther majr assignment missed due t a prearranged absence shuld be cmpleted befre the absence ccurs. Students are strngly encuraged t recrd all assignments, dates, and grades. Absent students are expected t cntact the teacher r a classmate t cllect the assignments they miss. Ultimately, it is the student s respnsibility t ensure that all wrk, especially assignments missed due t an absence, is cmpleted in a timely manner. Zers will be placed in the cmputer until make-up wrk is received. If the make-up assignment is nt cmpleted and returned within the alltted time perid after an absence, the grade reductin will stand.
IX. Classrm Expectatins/ Classrm Management Plan Classrm Rules & Rutines 1) Respect yur peers, teachers, and bth persnal/schl prperty. 2) Arrive t class n time. 3) Have yur music flder, pencil, and be ready t warm-up near yur chair apprximately 20 secnds after the bell rings. This will help us t effectively utilize rehearsal time. Failure t effectively use yur pencil during rehearsal will result in lss f credit. 4) Participate at all times. Be the best yu can be at all times! Sing t the best f yur ability! 5) N chewing gum, eating, r having anything in yur muth during rehearsal. This will inhibit yur ability t sing effectively, plus it is a safety hazard. Water is allwed; please fill up yur bttles and get a drink befre class r after class. D nt interrupt class unless it a true emergency. 6) When the teacher dismisses yu, make sure the area arund yu is tidy, and put yur music away in the designated area. Cnsequences 1) Verbal warning 2) Student/teacher cnference 3) Parent Cntact 4) Chir restrictins field trips, special events, etc. 5) Discipline Referral ipads / Cell phnes Students are required t bring ipads t class each day. We will use them frequently. Failure t bring yur ipad t class will result in the deductin f participatin pints fr nt being prepared fr class. Cell phnes are abslutely, psitively, always and frever, NOT ALLOWED TO BE USED IN THE CHORUS ROOM. Cell phne usage is a distractin t learning and can becme disrespectful t the teacher and ther classmates. If a student is caught using his/her cell phne withut permissin, it will be taken until the end f class and a zer will be issued fr that day s participatin grade. Cell phnes are als nt allwed n stage at rehearsals r perfrmances. If caught using yur phne, pints will be deducted frm yur verall perfrmance grade(s). Cmmunicatin: E-mail is the fastest way t get in cntact with me during the schl day; my e-mail address is fricksj@apps.andersn1.rg. E-mail updates will be sent ut regularly t all chrus parents.
CHORUS CONTRACT I have read the syllabus and understand the requirements f a Mixed Chir student. I understand that: Students must attend (and be n time t) all required rehearsals and perfrmances, dressed in apprpriate cncert attire, t receive credit. If the student has an excused absence frm a rehearsal r perfrmance, he/she will be expected t turn in an alternate assignment. If the student has an unexcused absence frm a rehearsal r perfrmance, he/she will receive a zer. Students will be required t wear all-black cncert attire t all perfrmances. The attire must meet the schl dress cde, and the guidelines listed in the syllabus. Students are respnsible fr fully participating in class (and will receive a daily participatin grade) and cmpleting all wrk in a timely manner. Students are nt permitted t use cell phnes in the chrus rm r n stage during rehearsals, perfrmances, cmpetitins, r festivals. Failure t cmply with these rules will result in the lss f pints n the student s grade and the phne being taken until the end f the schl day. Student Name (Print): Student Signature: Parent Name (Print): Parent Signature: Parent E-Mail: Parent Phne Number: