ECMS Grade 5-6 Choir Class, 2014 - 2015

Conrad Weber, Instructor

ECMS 5-6 Choir Class Syllabus

Welcome to the ECMS 5th & 5th Grade  Choir Class!  This is our second year of having a 5th and 6th grade choir, and we are excited about another great year.

Class Structure & Content:

• Music Theory & Sight Singing:  learning to sing basic music notation (notes on lines and spaces) and count basic rhythms.

• Music and Performance:  learning music of a variety of styles and time periods, and giving public performances.  We will perform Fall and Spring concerts, as well as other performances throughout the year.  

• Music Appreciation:  studying, listening to, and/or watching a lot of different types  of music to help increase our musical understanding.

Grading

Grades in the choir class will be the combination of the following:

1. Tests, quizzes, and class projects:  40%

2. Class & concert participation: 60%

How Grades are Earned

• Participating in class and performances

• Theory tests and quizzes

• Singing exams:  singing selected portions of the choir music by yourself or in small groups.  This will not be done in front of the other students.  

Class Fee:  a one-time fee of $15 must be paid within 3 weeks from the beginning of school.

This fee covers the cost of a choir T -Shirt for choir members.  This fee is also used for class supplies unique to a choir class if the shirt is less than $15.  We do not have a supply list for choir class.

Performing Attire:

• For casual performances, students will wear their choir shirt and their uniform pants/shorts/skirts.  

• For all formal concerts, students must be dressed the following way:

• Girls:   Black and white colors, and skirts or dresses must be at least knee length.  Pants may not be jeans, and may not be skin tight.  Blouses/shirts must be modest.  No spaghetti straps or tank tops are allowed for professional performances.

• Boys:  Black shoes, black socks, black pants, and black or white dress shirt, and black belt.

Concert Attendance

• Concert attendance is mandatory and will only be excused for severe illness (doctor’s note required) or a family death or tragedy.  

Choir Information, Dates, and Events

Fall Fundraiser

We will be doing a chocolate sale fundraiser this fall, and all students will be encouraged to sell at least 1 box of chocolate.  Prizes will be given for top sellers. More information will be available soon.

Winter & Spring Concert Dates

• Winter Concert:  Tuesday, December 9th, time and location TBA

• Spring Concert:  Tuesday, April 28th, time and location TBA

Receiving Choir Information Updates

I will be using a web-based system that allows me to send group text messages or emails.  Please see the enclosed information from Remind 101 about how to receive these updates.  Your information will not be seen by anyone, and you will only receive information about choir events and important information.

Mr. Weber’s Contact Information:

Cell Phone:  251-538-0827

Email:  jweber@escambiak12.net

ECMS 7-8  Choir Class, 2014 - 2015

Conrad Weber, Instructor

ECMS 7-8 Choir Class Syllabus

Welcome to the ECM Choir Class!  The ECMS Choir is a performing ensemble comprised of 7th -8th grade students. I look forward to working with another great group of students this year.

Class Structure & Content:

• Music Theory & Sight Singing:  learning to sing basic music notation and count basic rhythms.

• Music and Performance:  learning music of a variety of styles and time periods, and giving public performances.  We will perform Fall and Spring concerts, as well as other performances throughout the year.  

• Music Appreciation:  studying, listening to, and/or watching a broad variety of music to help increase our musical understanding.

Grading

Grades in the choir class will be the combination of the following:

1. Tests, quizzes, and class projects::  40%

2. Class & concert participation: 60%

How Grades are Earned

• Participating in class and performances

• Theory tests and quizzes

• Singing exams:  singing selected portions of the choir music by yourself or in small groups.  This will not be done in front of the other students.  

Class Fee:  a one-time fee of $15 must be paid within 3 weeks from the beginning of school.

This fee covers the cost of a polo-style shirt that will be worn for all choir performances

Concert Attendance

• Concert attendance is mandatory and will only be excused for severe illness (doctor’s note required) or a family death or tragedy.  

IMPORTANT CHOIR  INFO & DATES ON BACK

ECMS 7-8 Choir Information, Dates, and Events

Fall Fundraiser

We will be doing a chocolate sale fundraiser this fall, and all students will be encouraged to sell at least 1 box of chocolate.  Prizes will be given for top sellers. More information will be available soon.

Winter & Spring Concert Dates

• Winter Concert:  Tuesday, December 9th, time and location TBA

• Spring Concert:  Tuesday, April 28th, time and location TBA

All State Auditions

Students wishing to audition for All State Choir should let Mr. Weber know as soon as possible.  The cost for audition music, transportation to auditions, and application fee is $25.  $11 is due by September 4th to order music, and the remainder of the money is due by September 26th.  

Audition Application deadline:  October 2nd, 2014

All State Auditions:  Monday, November 17th, 2014

Receiving Choir Information Updates

I will be using a web-based system that allows me to send group text messages or emails.  Please see the enclosed information from Remind 101 about how to receive these updates.  Your information will not be seen by anyone, and you will only receive information about choir events and important information.

Mr. Weber’s Contact Information:

Cell Phone:  251-538-0827

Email:  jweber@escambiak12.net