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The purpose of this handbook is to define what is expected of you, so every student knows what to work toward:

Meeting these expectations should not be difficult since we all have the skills to meet these goals. You must remain quiet, listen in class, sing to your best ability, and show that you care. Excessive talking will destroy any choir; don’t be that person who causes disruptions!

Check schedules, mark your calendars, and be a part of events in our music program. When conflicts arise, communicate these to the director well in advance of the date in question. Working or family vacation is not an acceptable reason to miss choir (see absence policy below).

All school rules and expectations are to be considered in effect during all organization activities (both during and outside of the regular school day). You are expected to cooperate with the director (or his volunteer member) and follow their lead. You are expected to abstain from offenses including illegal drugs, alcohol, smoking, destruction of school property, harassment of fellow students, insubordinate behavior, use of offensive language, etc. After the appropriate due process if you are involved in an offense, the penalties outlined in the Nouvel Student Handbook will be followed as determined by the director and school administrators.

The following performance obligations are required of you for this semester:

Casual Dress Uniform: Black pants, black socks, black shoes, and the purchased long sleeve royal blue choir shirt.

Concert Uniform: Men- Black pants, black socks, black belt, black long sleeved dress shirt. (Black tie or coat with concert dress-optional)

Women- Black pants or black dress, black socks or black nylons, black belt (if needed), black long sleeved shirt or black blouse. A full length black dress is acceptable to wear.

*The concert black uniform needs to be professional. No mid-drift or spaghetti strap shirts or skirts are appropriate for women.

Criteria for excused absence from a performance:

An extenuating circumstance involves situations such as conflicts with other school activities which are not described above. For example, a conflict with an athletic event or other school function which will be handled by the teachers, coaches, and administration involved. Conflicts with student’s jobs or family vacations do not qualify as an excuse. You know the three after school commitments adjust your schedule and inform your parents accordingly. If the student has an excusable absence for a performance the director must be notified two weeks prior to the event with parent letter or the student will be considered unexcused.

Students are encouraged to supplement their training with experiences through community and church music organizations; however, when a scheduled conflict occurs, the Nouvel music program will take precedence over any of these other musical opportunities. In addition, these musical opportunities will not qualify for an excused absence.

This years Choir Class is going to be graded and evaluated. The choir grade will be based largely on daily class participation, punctuality, and cooperation. As well, attendance and punctuality to in school and after school performance requirements will weigh heavily on your semester grade.

Your marking period and semester grade will be determined by the following criteria:

1. Daily Participation Point= 10 points per day (Approximately 50 days each marking period, total of 100 days for the semester)

1. Talking or inappropriate behavior after class has started or before class is dismissed, especially once the piano begins and you are instructed to sing. (Please raise your hand if you have any questions.)

2. Unexcused tardiness, you must be in your seat when the bell rings with materials prepared.

3. Will not cooperate or sing during class, mass, or performance venue.

* If you are sick and are still attending class and you do not feel well enough to sing, a note from your parent to me must be brought in to excuse you from that day’s activities.

4. Skipping any in-school event (mass, pep-rally, or in school performance) may result in loss of more then 10 points for this occurrence.

5. Not bringing required materials (pencil and choir folder)

6. Bringing any food, gum, candy, or drink in the classroom. (Only bottled water allowed)

7. Leaving the room or ensemble without permission. (Please raise your hand if you have a need to leave the room or have any questions.)

* I am also asking that students stay out of the practice-equipment rooms and my office without permission. After class is dismissed you are to stay in the classroom unless permission is granted.

8. Other instances of non-participation or misbehavior depending on circumstance.

2. After School Performance Point= 500 points per after school performance

*There will be a sign-in and visual account of each member by the director prior to the performance.

1. December 19^th Christmas Concert=500 points

This Choir relies on all of us to do our part, and to carry our own weight. While each of us has different levels of skill and experience, we can learn from one another, and work together to maintain and exceed the levels of success that we are enjoying.

It is not my intent to make this class difficult, but I believe that it is worthy of your best effort each day. This is your Choir and I hope that each of you will take personal pride and ownership in our excellence! This class will be very exciting, enjoyable, and FUN!! However, the joy is in the process of doing (not in finishing), and the reward is in the journey that we will take together, not in the destination. Our dream for the music program is unfolding every day, and for me to see your growth is truly amazing. Be sure that your contribution to this Choir is a positive one. Our success and development depends on it!

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By signing below, I am certifying that I have received a copy of this choir handbook, have reviewed it in class, and have had the opportunity to have my questions answered.

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By signing below, I certify that I have reviewed this handbook and discussed it with my son or daughter. I also give permission for my son or daughter to participate in one day choir trips such as football games, District Festival, performing for local community groups, etc…

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