PHS Choir Dates 2016-2017

 

August 15	Class Time	Choir Council Elections	All Students
August 17		Tumbler Fundraiser Begins	All Students
August 31	3:15-4:30 p.m.	Fall Follies Solo/Ensemble Auditions	All interested choir students 6th-12th
September 1	Class Time	EDHC Audition Fee Due	All interested choir members 7th-12th
September 9	Class Time	All-State Try-out $15 Due	All interested choir students 9th-12th
September 17	TBA	EDHC Auditions	All registered choir students
October 4	10:50 a.m.	Cook Dough/Rada Sale Begins	Quarternote Club/Choir Students
October 18	All-Day	EDHC Rehearsal/Concert- Muskogee	All Honor Choir Members
October 19	3:15-5:00 p.m.	Fall Follies Rehearsal	ALL Choir Members (100 points)
October 20	3:15-5:00 p.m.	Fall Follies Rehearsal	ALL Choir Members (100 points)
October 21	5:30-? P.m.	Fall Follies	ALL Choir Members (250 points)
October 22	5:30-? P.m.	Fall Follies	ALL Choir Members (250 points)
October 29	TBA	1st Round All-State Auditions- McAlestar	All interested choir students
November 12	TBA	10th-12th grade 2nd round All-State Auditions (OMEA)-Edmond	All qualifiers
November 15	TBA	7th-9th grade 2nd round All-State Auditions (OCDA)	All qualifiers
December 4	2:00 p.m. – BLK Center	Christmas Pageant	ALL CHOIR STUDENTS (500 points)
December TBA	TBA	Christmas as CSB	ALL CHOIR STUDENTS (100 points)
December 29	TBA	All-State Practice Day	All All-State Choir Members
January 11	Class Time	District OSSAA Solo & Ensemble $ Due	All interested members
January 12-14	All Day	OCDA JH All-State Choir	All JH All-State Choir Members
January 19-21	All Day	OMEA HS All-State Choir	All HS All-State Choir Members
February 7	3:15-?	Auditions Spring Musical	Any interested PHS Students
TBA	6:00 p.m.	Basketball Senior Night-National Anthem	ALL CHOIR MEMBERS (250 points)
TBA	TBA	Chamber Banquet National Anthem	All Choir Members (250 points)
February 28	TBA- Reserve entire day	District Choir Contest-Talequah	ALL CHOIR MEMBERS (500 points)
March 4	TBA	District Solo & Ensemble Contest- Talequah	All registered choir members
March 31 (possibility of the 30th)	TBA- Reserve entire day	State Choir Contest-Shawnee	ALL CHOIR MEMBERS (500 points)
April 21 (possibility of the 20th)	TBA	State Solo and Ensemble Contest- Shawnee	All who qualify
April 27-30	TBA	Spring Musical Performances	Cast members
May 8	6:00 p.m.	Spring Concert and Desserts	ALL CHOIR MEMBERS (500 points)
May 26	8:00 p.m.	Graduation Performance	Choir Seniors

 

 

Sponsor: Alisha Smedley 

 

Quarternote Club (Choir Booster Club, meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm)

President: Kathy Dalton

Vice-President: Kim Cobb

Treasurer: Melanie Thomas

Secretary: Trisa DuBois

 

Choir Council

President: Natalie Darby

Vice- President:

Reporter:

Representatives:

FAQ's See Syllabus:

 

Advanced Choir Syllabus

 

Grade Levels: 9-12

 

Instructor: Alisha Smedley

 

 

 

Course Purpose and Goals:

 

The purpose of choir is to gain musical excellence through cooperation, teamwork, practice, musical analysis and performance.  My goal is to provide enjoyable rehearsals, outstanding performances and in turn, pride in choir, our school and community.

 

 

 

Choir Expectations:

 

1.       Attend ALL concerts and contest performances

 

2.       Actively participate in rehearsals

 

3.       Learn their individual parts in order to enhance the group choral experience

 

4.       Learn to sing a varied repertoire from different historical periods and in different languages

 

5.       Take advantage of solo and group competition opportunities including District and All State Choirs as well as District/State Solo and Ensemble and choir Contests

 

6.       Be on time; Be focused; Be eligible

 

7.       Show respect to each other, the directors and the facilities

 

8.       Take pride in their personal appearance remembering that their actions and attitude reflect on themselves and their school.

 

 

 

Grading Process:

 

 

 

1.       Weekly grades will be based upon participation during rehearsals and listening journal entries. These are 50 points each.

 

2.       Performance grades:  This is a performance based class, and the grading system reflects this.  Performances are mandatory and can’t be made up except in the case of a medical emergency, eligibility, or a conflict with another OSSAA event. Some performances are the same each year and are worth 500 points each.  Any performance that varies from year to year will only be mandatory if students are given at least 2 weeks notice.  They are also worth less points (100-200 depending on difficulty).  Performances that are mandatory each year and worth 500 points each include: The Christmas Pageant, Basketball National Anthem, District Contest, State Contest, and our Spring Concert.  Should a student miss a performance, it is their responsibility to see the instructor, explain the situation, and if deemed an acceptable reason, complete a make-up assignment.

 

 

 

*Emergency or OSSAA Conflict make-up stipulations:

 

 

 

1. Any medical emergency that prevents student participation in any performance will require a note from a medical professional before the assignment may be “made-up.”

 

2. Most conflicts between choir and other OSSAA activities can be resolved between myself and other sponsors and coaches.  The only time that a student is excused from a performances based on another activity conflict is when no resolution can be made between myself and the other sponsor or coach.  Students should notify me of conflicts as soon as they arise.  Failure to notify me of a conflict will result in a “0” for the assigned performance.

 

Classroom Rules:

 

1. Be respectful of yourself, others, and the classroom following rules stated in Student Handbook

 

2. Be on Time

 

3. Bring necessary materials to class daily (writing utensil, folder)

 

4. No Food or Drink in the Choir Room

 

5. Absolutely no phones out during rehearsal time (see consequences)

 

 

 

Steps for consequences of violations are as follows:

 

1. Verbal Warning

 

2. Written Warning (signed by teacher and student) OR in the case of phone usage, will loose your phone for the rest of the day

 

3. Detention

 

4. Parent Contact

 

5. Office Referral

 

 

 

Communication

 

·         Parents are welcome to contact me through the school (918) 647-7716, my school e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or the choir e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. should a problem arise.  My planning period is from 10:00 a.m.-10:50 a.m. each day.

 

·         All parents and students are encouraged to join the following groups and social media as they are used frequently for student/teacher/parent communication!

 

Ø  Quarternote Club (Choir Booster Club made up of and led by Choir Parents)

 

All choir parents and students are welcome at meetings! They meet the 2^nd Tuesday of each month in the PHS Choir room unless otherwise announced.  Officer meeting time is 5:30 p.m. Regular meeting begins at 6:00 p.m.

 

Ø  Remind101 (Led by Mrs. Smedley)

 

To join the Quarternote Club group via cell phone, text @quarternot to 81010

 

To join the Freshmen group via cell phone, text @9thgrdsing to 81010

 

To join the Upperclassmen group via cell phone, text @uppercla to 81010

 

Follow the instructions to complete the set up and you will receive reminders        for all Choir performances, rehearsals, and assignments!

 

Ø  Facebook (Led by Mrs. Smedley and Choir Council Reporter)

 

Friend us on Facebook! Our profile name is Alisha C. Smedley (Poteau Choirs)

 

Ø  Twitter (Led by Mrs. Smedley and Choir Council Reporter)

 

Follow us on Twitter! @Poteau_HS_Choir