1 SHS Choral Contract Gospel Choir Contract Director: Dalys Parkhurst (407) 320-5160 Dalys_Parkhurst@scps.k12.fl.us Choral Assistant: Loretta DeMattos (407) 320-5162 Loretta_Demattos@scps.k12.fl.us Welcome to Gospel Choir! Attached are contracts/release forms for the 2016-17 school year. These forms need to be read, signed and returned to Mrs. DeMattos by Monday, August 22 nd, 2016. Failure to turn in forms by 8/22/16 will not only affect your grade, but your ability to perform and/or remain in Gospel Choir. You should have already read the SHS Choral Constitution which was emailed through Skyward and available for download on the school website. The required student fee for Gospel Choir is listed below. The payment due dates are as follows: Tuesday, September 15 th, 2016 $42.00 Tuesday, October 25 th, 2016 $42.00 Tuesday, November 2 rd, 2016 $26.00 (if you want to attend the banquet) Gospel Uniform Yearbook Banquet Music Clinician Supplies Total Total Without Banquet Choir Rental (Optional) Dues $10 $2 $26 $10 $55 $7 $110 $84 Student accounts must be paid in full by Friday, Nov. 11 th, 2016. Students whose accounts are not up-to-date will not be allowed to perform at Disney Candlelight or Disney Marathon performances. The Classic Cookie Fundraiser starts Sep. 26 th and goes until Oct. 17 th. Money raised through Classic Cookie (40%) goes directly into student accounts and can replace direct payments. Students are encouraged to participate in chorus fundraisers to pay off their accounts. Students in financial need must communicate to Ms. Parkhurst via parent email and scholarships will be awarded on a case-by-case basis. Please feel free to contact me with questions or concerns. If I am unavailable, you can always contact the Choral Assistant, Loretta DeMattos. She handles student accounts and supports the program at performances and during the school day. Please watch for emails from myself or Mrs. DeMattos to keep you updated on the latest activities. Gospel Choir Performances/Rehearsal Schedule Sept. 24 CIPE Breakfast 8:00a-10:00a Nov. 30 Rehearsal 2:30-5:00p Dec. 1 Winter Concert Call Time 5:00p Concert @ 7:00p Jan. 7 Marathon Disney 4:00a-2:00p (During Winter Break) Feb. 24-25 Black History Month Show TBA May 4 Rehearsal 2:30-5:00p May 5 Spring Concert Call Time 5:00p Concert @ 7:00p *Please refer to your chorus calendar for Candlelight, All State, and Lights Up solo opportunities*
2 SHS Choral Contract Gospel Choir Uniform requirements Maintaining a professional appearance is a part of your grade. Students failing to meet the uniform requirements will not be allowed to perform. Gospel choir robes are purchased by the program and students pay a portion of their dues for costume upkeep, cleaning, repairs/alterations, etc. There are also additional items (mentioned in the audition contract) that students are required to purchase individually and use throughout the school year. In many cases, students can purchase these items directly through the program. Students are expected to wash and maintain these items. I ve included a bulleted list of these items below. All Gospel members need: Black Chorus Tee-Shirt Long, Solid black dress pants (No capri, jeans, leggings/yoga pants, sweat pants or skinny pants) Plain Black Socks or stockings Solid Black, Closed Toe/Back, Dress Shoes (no tennis shoes, combat boots, flip flops or sandals, etc.) Additional performance attire requirements: HAIR: All performers are required to have natural hair color for any of their performances/auditions. For performances, hair color/styles must not be distracting and must not be in the face of the performer. (Ex. Mohawks, spikes, & colors not of the natural color wheel) JEWELRY: For Disney NO JEWELRY may be worn at any performance. For in-school performances, students may only wear rings and stud earrings. Dangling earrings, necklaces, bracelets, or any jewelry/accessory that is distracting may not be worn. FINGERNAIL POLISH: For all performances, fingernails must be natural or nude/clear. Bright colors, long nails, or distracting manicures are not allowed. Students wishing to audition for Disney s Candlelight Processional or Half Marathons have a separate dress code, which includes: White Chorus Polo - $16 purchased through SHS Choral Department Long, Solid black dress pants (No capri, jeans, leggings/yoga pants, sweat pants or skinny pants) Plain Black Socks Solid Black, Closed Toe/Back, Dress Shoes (no tennis shoes, combat boots, or flip flops, sandals, etc.
3 SHS Choral Contract Return to Mrs. DeMattos signed! GOSPEL CHOIR AGREEMENT I,, have read the 2016-2017 Choral Constitution and Gospel Choir Contract and understand all that is required of me. It is my responsibility to advise my parent/guardian of the information put forward by the SHS Choral Department and return all paperwork by the assigned deadline. I solemnly promise to follow the rules and regulations as set forth in the constitution at all times during the upcoming academic year. I furthermore understand that I am to maintain a minimum 2.0 Grade Point Average per nine weeks, adhere stringently to SHS attendance and behavior policies and abide by the No Tolerance regulations as set forth by the School Board of Seminole County. I recognize that I am a role model for other Seminole High School students and agree to conduct myself, at all times, in a manner that will make my parents, teachers, administrators and community creditable and proud. Signed (Student) I/We have read the Choral Department Constitution and Gospel Choir Contract and understand all the requirements therein. I/We am/are the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) of the above named choral member and by signing this contract, I/We am/are giving my/our permission for my child to participate in the above named choral ensemble for the 2016-2017 school year. In addition, my/our child has my/our approval to participate in all fund-raisers understanding that, if my/our child s account is not paid, or if funds raised are not turned in, I/we will be held responsible. It is my/our responsibility to have my/our child communicate with me/us on the availability of fundraisers, planned trips and competition(s). Signed (Parent/Guardian) Signed (Parent/Guardian) NOTICE Please read all forms carefully and using a pen fill in the requested information, sign where noted and return to the chorus department immediately. As outlined in the SHS Choral Constitution If any member is removed or quits any ensemble, funds raised will revert to general account.
4 SHS Choral Contract Return to Mrs. DeMattos signed! RELEASE AND CONSENT THE SCHOOL BOARD OF SEMINOLE COUNTY This Form must be read and signed by parent(s) or guardian(s) of every minor: Re: : 2016-2017 school year Choral Member (Print) I/We do hereby approve of my/our child attending all competition(s), community and commercial shows on behalf of the Seminole High School Chorus Department during the 2016-2017 school year. I/We acknowledge that the school board of Seminole County, Florida, is not liable for medical expenses, hospital expenses or other such charges incurred for such services as may be rendered for or on behalf of my/our child as a result of injury or sickness. I/We understand that if my/our child is injured or becomes sick, the school board of Seminole County, Florida will not be liable unless the injury or illness is the result of negligent conduct of the part of an employee of the School Board of Seminole County, Florida. Child s Allergies: Parent(s) or guardian(s) signature Parent information: Address: Phone Number: Home Work: Emergency Contact: Phone No.: Child s Physician: Phone No.: Policy Number: Medication: The Parent(s)/Guardian(s) are responsible for notifying the Choral Director (Dalys Parkhurst) or the SHS Choral Assistant (Loretta DeMattos) at (407) 320-5162 to report any changes in the above information.
5 SHS Choral Contract Return to Mrs. DeMattos! Seminole High School Choral Department Dalys Parkhurst, Director Loretta DeMattos, Choral Assistant 2701 Ridgewood Avenue, Sanford, Florida 32773 Phone: (407) 320-5162 Name: DOB: Grade: 9 10 11 12 Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name: Work Phone: Parent Phone: (Home) Parent Cell: Parent e-mail: Student Cell: Ensemble(s) Part Time Job: Boss: Phone: Extra Curricula s: s from: to Coach/Sponsor: Extra Curricula s: s from: to Coach/Sponsor: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SHS Choral Boosters Do you want to be involved? Come be a part of the Choral Boosters as we work together to assist the SHS Choral program. Please answer the questions below and we will be in touch when we are in need of assistance: Are you a registered Dividend? Availability? Special Skills? (ex. sewing/costuming, data entry, clerical tasks, supervision/chaperoning, videographer/photographer)