Bunsold MS 7th Grade Choir Sign up Packet

Bunsold MS 7th Grade Choir Sign up Packet
Dear Parents and Students,
This handout outlines some of the responsibilities and exciting opportunities that come from being a part
of the Marysville Vocal Music program. Students should bring this handout home, go over it with their parents or
guardians, and decide if 7th grade choir is a commitment they can make.
7th grade choir meets every day during first or second period. Choir is a part of the UNIFIED
ARTS class rotation, but instead of rotating every trimester, students will remain in choir all year!
STUDENTS CAN BE IN BOTH BAND AND CHOIR IN 7th GRADE!
We are looking forward to an exciting year as we hope to expand and create enthusiasm about our
choir program in Marysville Schools! In order for our choir to sound its best, each of us needs to contribute to the
best of our ability. The goals, expectations, and procedures outlined below will allow us to reach our potential.
PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS
Singing is a skill. Skills need to be practiced to improve. Singers at Creekview are also musicians.
Singing, like most skills, becomes more fun as our abilities increase.
1. Every choir member will work to increase his/her individual music skills.
2. Choir is a group effort--we will work together to achieve our goals.
3. We will strive to give quality performances.
4. We will work to develop healthy vocal habits for life-long voice use.
5. We will work to become responsible and mature leaders within the Marysville community.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
Through the rehearsal process, students will be able to:
! Distinguish and apply unison and part singing in an ensemble.
! Recognize and use standard musical terms/markings within the beginning choral repertoire.
! Recognize and apply proper vocal techniques (head/chest voice, tone quality, intonation,
diction, phrasing, and care of the voice).
! Demonstrate awareness of and tolerance for the diversity of choral repertoire (we will explore
various genres and styles including: Folksongs, Secular Concert, Sacred Concert, Multicultural
Holiday, Spirituals, Music Theater, Vocal Jazz, Pop Music, Solo and Duet Repertoire, and
Multicultural/World Music).
! Develop sensitivity toward musical text as it relates to meaning and emotional quality.
! Evaluate musical performances (recordings, live performances, or their own performances).
! Demonstrate appropriate stage presence, proper performance and audience etiquette, and
correct microphone technique.
! Participate in a variety of public performances in varying performance styles.
! Use synchronized movement/choreography in conjunction with vocal performance when
appropriate.
EXPECTATIONS
! By the time class starts, students should be on the risers, ready for warm-ups
! Students will master skills and concert music at the requested times, or seek additional help when
needed to attain these goals.
! Students and parents will keep track of performance dates and come to all concerts at the
appropriate time (CONCERT ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY)
! Students will not be allowed to bring chewing gum, food or drink to choir class.
! Students will maintain a positive attitude while showing respect for themselves, the directors, and
others at all times.
! Participate actively by showing interest in your work!
! Take pride in your personal accomplishments and show support for your peers’ efforts.
CONCERT DATES (all concerts are in the Marysville HIGH SCHOOL auditorium)
October 15
December 14
March 10
May 19
*There may be additional concerts this year! As soon as we know more info we will distribute it with
plenty of notice!
MINI SWINGERS
In addition to being a part of the 7th and 8th Grade Choirs, students may also choose to
audition for one extracurricular ensemble that rehearses during the school year.
YOU MUST BE SIGNED UP FOR 7th/8th GRADE CHOIR IN ORDER TO AUDITION FOR
MINI SWINGERS!
If you are interested in auditioning for Mini Swingers, you must participate
in a VOCAL and a DANCE AUDITION.
CREEKVIEW VOCAL AUDITIONS for MINI SWINGERS ARE: Tuesday, May 26th, at
3:45 in the Creekview Choir Room
You will get into groups of 4 or 5 and enter the choir room together. Then, each of you will
perform 30 seconds of a song of your choice. This song must show off your CHORAL VOICE
(no “pop” songs J). Suggestions: Patriotic songs, Folk Songs, Disney Songs, Classic
Showtunes.
DANCE AUDITIONS for MINI SWINGERS ARE: Thursday, May 28th at 3:45 in the
Creekview Gymnasium
You will learn a short song dance and perform it in a small group. You will need to
demonstrate the ability to dance with a smiling face. J
WHAT YOUR PARENT/GUARDIAN CAN DO TO HELP YOU
! Help you get to concerts and enjoy listening to them.
! Listen to you sing and encourage you.
! Be supportive of any practicing.
! Encourage you to come to me with any questions or to get help to improve.
Mrs. Silcott’s Email: KESilcot@mevsd.us
If you are interested in being a member of the Bunsold MS 7th grade choir,
please fill out the attached form and return it to Mrs. McGuire by Friday,
May 8th!
7th Grade Choir
Enrollment FormDue May 8!
Complete the following form if you wish to sign up for
7th Grade Choir.
Student Name: ______________________________________ Circle one:
MALE
FEMALE
Current 6th Grade TEAM: __________________________
Parent(s) Names: ___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Contact Information (fill in all that apply)
Parent Phone number: ________________________________
Parent Email Address (to receive important email updates): _________________________________
Musical Information:
Years in choir (any choir! Church, community, etc):________
Other past musical experience: ___________________________________________________________
Please read the following statement and sign below:
By completing this form and signing it with my parent(s) I am indicating that I
understand all the requirements of participating in 7th Grade Choir and have chosen to join.
I will follow all class expectations and understand that choir is a year-long commitment that
cannot be dropped* once the 2015-2016 school year begins.
Parent(s) Signature:
____________________________________________________
Student Signature:
____________________________________________________
*A student can drop choir if they need flex time due to suffering grades
*A student will be removed from choir if they do not meet behavior expectations
Mrs. Silcott’s Email: KESilcot@mevsd.us
Due May 8!
(please email this form to Mrs. Silcott or give it to your
team teacher or to Mrs. McGuire)