NORTHGLENN
MIDDLE SCHOOL
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT
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Questions? Please contact: Mr. Corey Stopperan Music Director Northglenn Middle School
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Choir Handbook 2007-2008Rehearsal Procedures/Student ExpectationsAll Northglenn Middle School students are expected to follow the 4 R’s; Ready, Responsibility, Respect and Rigor.
Ready Be at all rehearsals and performances on time…which means early! There’s a difference between being present and being ready. Be in your seat, with choir folder, pencil, & journal ready to make music, by one minute after the bell. Have all required materials at all rehearsals (see “Materials Needed” on pg. 5). Have gum spit out in the “Gum Jar”.
Responsibility Participate fully in every rehearsal to prepare for our concerts. Take care of music and choir folder by not bending or abusing it. Put away music in the proper storage area at the end of every rehearsal. Don’t touch music that is not your own. Please do not ask to leave class for any reason unless you are ill and need to go home. Keep your mouth free from gum, candy, cough drops, food, etc. Take care of bathroom needs during passing period, students are not allowed to use the bathroom during class. If you are not able to participate in the rehearsal (e.g. vocally ill, injured), please see Mrs. Eddy immediately when you enter the room.
Respect Respect the rights of others to learn, and the teacher to teach by not causing an interruption to the rehearsal. Stop immediately when the conductor stops & start when the conductor starts. Raise your hand if you have an appropriate question. Stay in your seat unless you have permission to do otherwise. Do not touch what is not yours. The bell does not dismiss the class, the director dismisses the class.
Rigor Participate fully in rehearsal every day. This means great posture, working to develop vocal and breathing technique and music out, up, and ready. Attend all rehearsals and concerts. If you would like some extra help, just ask. If I can’t help you, I’ll find someone who can! Work energetically with your teammates to reach team goals.
Curriculum, Standards and Grading
The Northglenn Middle School Music Department bases its classroom instruction on the Adams Twelve Five Star Schools Music Curriculum Framework. The Music Curriculum Framework is aligned with the Colorado Model Content Standards for Music. Grading is based on summative assessments according to the standards. The percentages will be a weighted grade.
Grading will be based on the following - Choir – Grade Calculation
Standard I – 30% Students will understand and participate in the process of musical performance. Weekly Participation (15%) (See Weekly Participation Rubric) Concert/Performance Participation (15%)
Standard II – 35% Students develop vocal techniques necessary for individual and group experience. Group and solo singing ASSESSMENTS occur bi-monthly.
Standard III – 15% Students develop musical literacy and independence through the learning of rhythm, melody, harmony, symbols, and terminology. Sight-Singing & Music Theory ASSESSMENTS occur once per trimester.
Standard IV – 5% Students will engage in creative self-expression through musical interpretation, improvisation, and composition. Verbal and written interpretation ideas, the ability to improvise within a singer’s range, and beginning compositions will be evaluated based on given criteria.
Standard V – 10% Students will develop a historical understanding of music utilizing materials which represent diverse musical and cultural styles. The Music Journal and Music Listening ASSESSMENTS are graded on completion, content, and accuracy.
Standard VI – 5% Students develop the ability to make aesthetic judgments based on critical listening and analysis. A written “Concert Analysis” of each of our choir concerts will be graded on ability to apply concepts learned in rehearsal to the experience of listening to music.
Standard I – 30% (15/15) Students will understand and participate in the process of musical performance.
Weekly Participation Rubric – (15%) Points Rehearsal Expectations and Indicators
20-16 Student fully participates in rehearsal by learning & singing his/her part. Student is on time to class. Student has all music and books for rehearsal. Student has a pencil and a music journal. Student executes all “Rehearsal Proceedures” (see pg. 1)
15-11 Student participates in rehearsal by learning & singing his/her part. Excused tardy (not more than 5 minutes after bell) Missing one or more Student fails to execute one rehearsal procedure.
10-6 Student partially participates in rehearsal. Unexcused tardy or an excused tardy of more than 5 minutes. Student does not have music or books for rehearsal. Student fails to execute two rehearsal procedures. Student is physically unable to participate (no voice, injury, etc.).
5-1 Student has difficulty participating in rehearsal. Student fails to execute three or more rehearsal procedures. Student does not have instrument.
0 Student cannot participate in rehearsal. Student is absent. Behavior resulting in detention or removal from class.
Performance Participation – (15%) Choir is a performance-based classes. Therefore, attendance at ALL performances is required. The only excused absences from a performance are:
1. Serious illness -A parent or guardian must notify me regarding his/her condition before the concert. 2. An excused absence from school the day of a performance constitutes an excused absence and does not require further notification. 3. Special circumstances - The student must discuss their conflict at least one week in advance with their teacher and the student may be excused at their discretion.
* We will always work with students/parents on conflicts with our concerts. Although we operate under the basic premise that “school should come first”, we realize that there are other important things in the lives of our students. Please remember that only excused absences can be made up.
* Concerts - Our concerts begin at 7:00 P.M. unless stated differently on the school schedule, kiosk, or flyer home. Each choir will have a different assigned time to be at NGMS for warm-up. Concert dress for performing groups will be white dress shirt/blouse, black pants/long skirt and dark shoes, black socks, girls dark hoes, no jeans. We want our groups to look as nice as possible. Contact Mrs. Eddy for questions or concerns. The 8th Grade Choir may elect AS A GROUP to wear all black to performances. No jeans still applies.
* Concert Grading Criteria: Arrive at designated time. Wearing appropriate, required concert dress. Following 4 R’s when performing and when not performing. Performing to the best of student’s ability. Completing the follow-up self & ensemble “Concert Analysis”.
Standard II – 35% Students develop vocal techniques necessary for individual and group experience.
Singing Assessments Singing tests will be assigned bi-monthly to evaluate a student’s individual progress. These will be either: in front of the class or one on one, in a small group or alone.
Standard III – 15% Students develop musical literacy and independence through the learning of rhythm, melody, harmony, symbols and terminology.
Sight Singing and Music Theory Assessments – Music Theory is the aspect of music that includes the reading and writing of music. This is an essential aspect of being able to perform music. Students will be evaluated through assigned Sight-Singing pages from our text and formal written tests on their ability to read and write all aspects of music for their voice or instrument.
Standard IV – 5% Students will engage in creative self-expression through musical interpretation, improvisation, and composition.
Student Compositions - As students gain the ability to read and write music symbols and terminology, improvise on their instrument and suggest interpretations. They will begin primary compositional techniques. Students will be evaluated by defined criteria for each composition.
Standard V – 10% Students will develop a historical understanding of music utilizing materials which represent diverse musical and cultural styles.
Music Listening Assessments - Students will explore and discover a variety of cultures and musical styles through the music that is learned in class. Students will study important composers and their compositions starting with the Baroque Period through the 20th Century. They will be able to identify stylistic elements in the aural experience of music. We will explore time periods, culturally diverse styles, historical context of compositions, and composers during rehearsals. There will be a daily Focus Warm-Up to be recorded in the Music Journal.
Standard VI – 5% Students develop the ability to make aesthetic judgments based on critical listening and analysis.
Concert Analysis Students will be asked to attend at least one concert per trimester and complete a concert critique. The concert must be of the following in nature: 1) A concert band or jazz band concert, 2) Any orchestra or choral concert, 3) Any other band, vocal, or orchestra of a classic nature, 4) Any musical or opera. If the concert does not meet the above criteria, then special permission from the teacher must be granted.
MATERIALS NEEDED
1. Black ½” 3 Ring Binder that will hold Music Journal, pencil, and choir music.
2. Pencil
3. Spiral Notebook to be left in choir folder and used for “Music Journal” to enter daily warm-up exersizes and to take notes during music history lectures.
4. Choir music (Copies provided by school must be returned at the end of each concert. See “Music Responsibility” below.)
5. Method Book: Experiencing Choral Music* *The school will provide all method books
5. Concert Attire (see performance participation on pg. 3)
MUSIC RESPONSIBILITY –
Students will have in their possession approximately $40 worth of music each trimester, over the entire year (at no cost to them). It is imperative that all music is taken care of and returned at the end of each concert.. All folders should be stored in the folder cabinet. If excessive damage or the music is lost, students will be held financially responsible.
WEBSITE – The Music Department Website is constantly being updated. Please check it periodically for performance dates. It also contains department information that you may need throughout the year.
Website: http://www.northglennm.adams12.org/cstopperan/
- As a member of a performing group, you have a special talent and will be able to use that talent for the rest of your life. Bands, choirs and orchestras are built not only around individual talent, but the concept of giving and sharing within the group. We want to become the best that we can be. It is our desire to maintain a high standard of excellence and reputation. Every member needs to personally strive for excellence by following the policies and procedures and making a conscious effort to do the best they can do each day. This will be a great year! Go KNIGHTS!
Thanks so much for your continued support! Mrs. Eddy |
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