Music Handbook - Chorus

Students will receive a hard copy of the music handbook.

Performance Music Student

·         I acknowledge & understand the performance music guidelines regarding rehearsal attendance, concerts, and dress code.

·         I acknowledge & understand the information in the Jefferson Junior High School Performance Music handbook.

·         I have taken the music department music calendar home to my parents/guardian and have marked the dates on the family calendar.

·         I will do my best to be a contributing member of my performance music ensemble.

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Student, printed name                                         Date

____________________________                        Grade in school_____

Student, signature

If you’re in Band or Orchestra, what instrument do you play?___________________________

Parents/Guardians:  I am aware of the JJHS music department policies and guidelines

including the performance dates.

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Parent/Guardian, printed name

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Parent/Guardian, signature

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Parent/Guardian E-mail Address

Please print clearly.  Also, please differentiate between certain numbers and letters if they are  in your address such as the number “one” and lower case “L”, the number” zero” and the letter “O”, etc.

Please return this signed form to your director by FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009

The Jefferson Music Staff is pleased that you and your child have chosen to be in Performance Music.  We are very proud of our Band, Orchestra, and Chorus programs and believe that your child will have an extremely rewarding experience this school year.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR MEMBERSHIP IN JJHS PERFORMANCE MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS

·         Chorus, Band and Orchestra are full year classes.

·         Students and/or parents should address all questions regarding membership or

      attendance to their respective director.

PERFORMANCES

Attendance at all concerts is required. The annual Solo/Ensemble Festival for Band and Orchestra members is a required performance as well. A student is excused from a performance if he/she is ill and is absent from school or is out of town with his/her family. The director must be notified of the absence well in advance.  Other absences are unexcused.  FAMILY PARTIES, SOCIAL EVENTS AND ATHLETIC ACTIVITES would not be considered an excused absence. An unexcused absence will cause the grade to be dropped by two letters for that grading period. Please note: Students who are absent from school on the day of a concert may not participate in the evening performance.  Students must be in attendance for at least five periods on the day of a musical performance event.

CHORUS

Jefferson has three choirs that are open to all students. 

 6^th, 7^th and 8^th grade choruses: meet twice per week. 

Sectionals and small group rehearsals are held during the chorus period on a rotating basis for 7^th and 8^th grade choirs.

Jefferson Singers:  Open to all 7^th and 8^th grade chorus members by audition.

CONCERT UNIFORM FOR ALL PERFORMING GROUPS

The concert uniform consists of a red music department polo shirt, black pants, black shoes and socks. Flip-flops are not allowed for music performances.  The music department shirt can be purchased through the school. The shirt order form is included in your Performance Music handbook.

MUSIC DEPARTMENT STAFF PHONE NUMBERS & E-MAIL ADDRESSES

You can reach Karen Campbell and Randy Kulik by dialing (630) 420-6365.

Follow the prompts to contact the individual instructor.  For Nancy Havener,

dial (630) 848-5643.  To reach Beth Connolly, Music Department Coordinator,

dial (630) 420-2957.

Mrs. Connolly, Chorus, mconnolly@naperville203.org

Miss Havener, Band, nhavener@naperville203.org

Mrs. Campbell, Orchestra, kcampbell@naperville203.org

Mr. Kulik, Band, rkulik@naperville203.org

We are pleased that your child has chosen to participate in a performance group at Jefferson.  Please read and sign the “Performance Music” form (1^st page) and have your child return it to his/her music teacher by Friday, September 18, 2009.

Important Information for Chorus Members

CHORUS REHEARSALS

6^th Grade Chorus:  Tues or Wed. and Friday, 8^th period

7^th Grade Chorus:  Mondays and Thursday, 6^th period

8^th Grade Chorus:  Mondays and Thursday, 5^th period

CHORUS GRADING SYSTEM

Attendance

Points are given for full chorus rehearsals, sectionals, concerts, tests/quizzes, and overall attitude.

All Chorus members are expected to be at their assigned rehearsals twice a week and at choral concerts. Concerts are considered trimester assessments.  Therefore, an unexcused absence from a concert will result in a student’s chorus letter grade being lowered by two letters.  Chorus members should always bring in a note from home to explain an absence from a concert.

Attitude

Chorus students who work hard and perform their best can count on earning a good grade for the trimester.  The Jefferson chorus department puts much emphasis on EFFORT and a POSITIVE ATTITUDE!