Here you will find anything and everything to do with our Chorus classes.  This includes our class syllabus, class procedures/policies, supplies needed, links/codes to Google Classroom and Remind (Will be available as schedules are released), Office Hours and any other links pertaining to vocal music including other sites that may be important to your development as a musician and singer.

“Singing exercises your heart, lungs, and releases endorphins, making you feel good.”

Class Syllabus - Goals:

• To establish and reinforce correct singing/musical techniques and skills.
• To recognize, understand, and apply structural elements of melody, harmony, rhythm, and form from both the standpoint of performer and listener.
• To improve the use of expressive elements such as dynamics, phrasing, articulation and tempo.
• To develop a sense of fulfillment, responsibility, and pride in quality performance.
• To expand interest and knowledge of repertoire, performances, and artistic achievement from a variety of countries, societies, and cultures.
• To cultivate a sense of identity, pride, team spirit and improved self-image through participation in a successful performing ensemble.

Evaluations:

• Class Participation
• Written/Vocal Assessments
• Common Summative Assessments
• Classroom Assignments
• Active Listening/Critique Assignments
• Extra credit will also be given to students who attend concerts other than their own and for various other items throughout the year. Please see Mr. Postas for details or questions.

Class Expectations 

Attendance:

Attendance is ESSENTIAL in this course. Any student tardy to class will result in loss of participation points which can be made up.  Students must make up any written classwork, if applicable, upon their return. Unexcused tardies will follow OHS Attendance Policy. 

Personal Growth:

• Improve each day. Don’t ever settle for mediocrity.
• Enjoy the process. Many of our goals will take time. Do your best, but be patient.

Habits to build – Choices to make:

• Be prepared to sing as soon as you log into our class meeting and be prepared with your notebook, any music and a pencil with you for every class period - this reflects the kind of dedication and attention to detail that we need in a rehearsal.
• Do not talk when the director or classmates are speaking.
• Check your posture regularly whether you are sitting or standing.
• Display focused silence when other voice parts are rehearsing.
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Classroom Contributions:

• Be respectful of the director and your classmates AT ALL TIMES.
• Take part in all activities - we all participate fully and as a team.
• Be supportive of one another - help make choir a “safe” place
• Dare to take risks and take chances.

Group Skills / Leadership:

• Lead by example…yelling for people to be quiet does not work.
• Follow your part when other sections are rehearsing. 

Grading Policy

• Classwork/Participation............................20%
• Homework.............................................10%
• Quizzes .................................................20%
• Authentic Assessments ............................25%
• Tests/Vocal Assessments .........................25%

Class Procedures and Policies:

***We will go over these when we have our first class meeting***

Supplies Needed:

Pencils and a folder dedicated to being left in a secure location in the classroom. 

Class Codes:

See page titled Class Codes for all classes