2010 Logan Elm Choir

He Never Failed Me Yet

SATB Version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xg8D0b41wvc&feature=related

 
SSA Version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THXIvRuNabI&feature=related

Concert Dates:
Choir Concerts are held at McDowell Auditorium at 7:00 PM unless otherwise noted.  Each choir will perform at different scheduled events throughout the year, please check the attached calendar for all of the significant dates and times. Students are required to perform and remain as audience members (if space permits) for the entire concert or until the concert concludes.  Students will sign in and sign out of each concert.  Please mark your calendar with the dates provided to avoid conflicts. 

Attire:
Choir members are asked to dress nice for all concerts.  Please no shorts, jeans or sweat pants.  If affording a nice pair of clothes is a problem please call me at the above number.

Grades:
Students should have a positive musical experience in a large performing group, and learn how to make music a part of their life.  To achieve this goal the techniques of making music will be stressed – vocal production, reading notation, sight-reading, etc.  The concerts will demonstrate the skills learned through the stylistically and culturally diverse repertoire studied.  The grade is then based equally on these criteria:
 

1.  Participation and behavior in class

2.  Concert performance

• Excused absences (illness, death in the family, family vacation) must be made up by the end of the grading period.  Students may either sing the concert material for the director at a scheduled time or turn in a written report on a composer chosen by the director.  A note or a phone call must be received prior to the concert for absences to be excused.
• Unexcused absences (lack of transportation, sports events, other concerts, family dinners, etc.) may not be made up and all points will be lost.

3.  Written work

• Post Concert Journals
• Folder Check
• Skill Check

Please fell free to call or send a note if you have questions or concerns.  You can also check the schools web site at www.loganelm.net  click on music, then choir for calendars and concert information. I hope to see you at the concerts.

Choir Grading Procedure

Grades will be based upon a 5-point grading system.

Do’s

• Follow directions at all times
• Raise your hand to be called on.
• Treat people and property with respect.
• Be an active participant in class.
• In seat when the bell rings.
• Having your folder with all required music in it when the bell rings.
• Participate in class rehearsal at all time.

Don’ts

• No Gum.  
• Talking while you should be singing will be considered not participating.
• Disrupting Class.

Concert Participation

All concerts are mandatory and are weighed into the final grade.  Concerts are given a weight of 45 points.  Failure to attend a concert without adequate reasons, prior knowledge or consent of the director will result in 0 points for the concert.