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    ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL CHOIR DEPARTMENT

    Greetings to the Students and Parents of the AMS Choirs!

    It feels great to welcome you back to the new year. I am


    glad that you are in this program and look forward to a
    really exciting year. You have chosen to be a part of an
    organization that can offer you many opportunities for
    growth and provide experiences in music that you will
    remember for a lifetime.

    This handbook is designed to provide you with answers and


    information about the AMS Choral Department. You’ll find
    procedures and expectations for the year and a proposed
    2015-2016 calendar. Please become familiar with this
    information and sign the attached form on the last page.

    To reach Mr. Reeves: [email protected]

    We have many enriching experiences ahead of us. Let’s join


    together to reinforce your previous successes and build new
    ones.

    Yours sincerely,

    Ben Reeves,
    Choir Director,
    AMS
    CHOIR FOLDER

    YOUR FOLDER IS YOUR TEXTBOOK IN CHOIR. You


    must have a folder to hold information and your music.
    Each student must have his or her own folder, which I
    will be providing the first one. We will have folder
    checks once a six-weeks and they will count as a major
    grade. With over 130 students in our department it is
    mandatory that everyone take care of themselves and
    their belongings. If your folder is lost or stolen you are
    in charge of replacing it.

    Inside of your folder you are responsible for having the


    following items:
    1) Your music
    2) A pencil
    3) Notebook paper
    These things will count toward your folder check and if
    you are missing them, points will be deducted from your
    grade. The folder will stay in the classroom

    CONTESTS/CONCERTS/EXTRA
    REHEARSALS

    All student performances are a mandatory element of


    the curriculum!! Attendance is not optional. If you are
    in choir only for a fine arts credit, please re-think your
    choice. Everyone in choir WILL perform. Your grade
    will reflect your participation in rehearsals and at
    performances. We also expect our choirs to support
    each other. Therefore, you must stay for the entire
    concert. We hope that you will be there to support your
    child, but if you are unable to attend please make
    arrangements for them to stay the entire performance
    and to have a ride when the concert is over. In the
    event that your child is too ill or has some other
    extreme emergency, they must bring a note explaining
    the circumstances upon returning to school and
    complete an alternate assignment. These situations
    will be dealt with on an individual basis.

    *Bc these are after school or outside of school, you must pick up
    your child. Based on campus rules, if your child is not picked up
    within 30 minutes after an event we must call the police to sit
    with your children.

    CHOIR PROCEDURES/EXPECTATIONS

    We have only one expectation for Adams Choir


    Students. We expect you to give your very best effort at
    all times. An outstanding choir requires teamwork, and
    each individual student is of extreme importance to our
    choir as a whole.

    Our choir rules are simple and few:


    1. Be respectful and encouraging to everyone at all
    times.
    2. Stay in your seat with your folder unless
    specifically instructed otherwise.
    3. Keep your hands and feet to yourself.
    4. Participate in all classroom activities and follow
    all instructions the first time that they’re given.
    5. Bring a good attitude to every situation.
    In the event that a student makes an unwise choice
    concerning his/her behavior, and a classroom warning
    does not take care of it, consequences will be as
    follows:
    1. Warning
    2. Parent phone call
    nd
    3. 2 parent phone call, with before school
    detention.
    4. Office Referral
    Any serious behaviors may require an immediate office
    referral. Students who display daily behavior issues will
    not be allowed to travel with the choir when we go to
    contests or perform either on or off campus. If the
    behavior in the classroom cannot be trusted then the
    behavior outside of school cannot be trusted. An
    assignment will be given to constitute a grade if a
    concert is missed for these reasons.

    If you should need to contact Mr. Reeves for any


    reason, you may email at [email protected].

    GRADES

    Students will have four grade sources:


    1. Daily participation grade – things that will affect
    the student’s grade in a positive way:
    A. Be on time with all materials ready to work
    B. Follow all choir rules and expectations
    C. Listen and follow instructions given by the
    director
    D. Practice good singing habits such as
    correct posture, eyes on director, marking
    music, etc.
    2. Folder/Music/supply Checks
    3. Concert Attendance
    4. Tests (singing and written)

    COMMUNICATION

    It is best to communicate with me through email. My


    email address is [email protected]. I will always
    attempt send information home with the students about
    upcoming concerts and performances, what to wear,
    when and where to be. I will be able to check my school
    e-mail on my phone, so if there is any type of
    emergency e-mail me with a phone number and I will
    call you back ASAP.

    VIDEO/DVD

    There are times throughout the year that we will use


    DVD’s as a teaching tool during teacher absences. I try
    to find DVD’s that teach a musical experience, a team-
    building concept, or self-esteem themes. These DVD’s
    are rated G or PG. Some of the musicals are not rated. If
    it is NOT acceptable for your child to view these DVD’s
    please check the appropriate box on the agreement
    form.

    CHOIR CALENDAR

    I will be sending home a choir calendar sometime in the


    first few weeks after everything has been set. When
    you receive this, please mark these dates on your
    family calendar and/or place the calendar on the
    refrigerator to use as a reference for required
    performances. Some dates will be subject to change
    and I will notify you as soon as I know if anything
    changes.
    Here are the dates that are known (note that these
    could change, please be flexible):
    November 5th-Solo/Ensemble (Greiner Middle School)
    December 1st- Christmas tree lighting*
    January 13-14th- All Region Try-outs*
    January 24th- All Region Concert*
    January 28th- All Region Concert*
    February 28-March 1st or March 2-3- UIL (Greiner Middle
    School)

    UNIFORMS

    All choir students will need an AMS choir shirt (we will
    wear black pants or blue jeans with our polo’s
    depending on the performance – no shorts or capris
    please). All the uniforms will be ordered from our
    uniform companies so they will all be the same. Our
    goal is to look as uniform and organized as possible.
    Select Choirs will also need a formal uniform. Listed
    below are the uniforms and their cost:

    ALL CHOIRS:
    AMS Choir shirt ($20
    .00)
    The following things are also necessary parts of the
    formal uniform, or important things to remember:

    GIRLS:
    You must have black SHOES
    No jeans or other pants can be worn under your dress.
    We want the choir to look professional in our
    performances and other clothing items worn
    underneath disrupt the line of the dress and can be
    seen as you enter the risers.
    You MAY NOT wear large earrings or necklaces for our
    concerts. (Again, think UNIFORM)

    ********You never get a second chance to


    make a first impression. People see you
    before they ever hear your performance so
    we need to look great from the start!
    *********

    A FEW LAST WORDS…

    PIANO:
    We have one upright piano in our choir room. Since
    we only have one, it is very important that we take very
    good care of it. NEVER set your personal belongings on
    this instrument. Students may play the piano before or
    after school, when appropriate and only with the
    director’s permission.

    PHONE:
    The phone is for school related purposes only. You
    may use the phone in emergencies and only with the
    director’s permission.

    GENERAL ITEMS:
    1) Come to each rehearsal with a positive attitude
    about working. You are expected to arrive in class on
    time wanting to sing and eager to tackle the task at
    hand; MAKING MUSIC.
    2) Come to school. You cannot be a good student or
    choir member if you are not here. Excellent attendance
    is an expectation in all choirs.
    3) Turn in items on time! Develop this life skill now so
    that you will be a productive, responsible adult. Being
    responsible is one of the expectations of being in extra-
    curricular activities.
    4) Keep yourself informed of all dates, concerts, trips,
    and events. When you know in advance of an upcoming
    problem/conflict, COMMUNICATE with your director AS
    SOON AS POSSIBLE. This is another life skill you will
    need to have as a responsible adult.
    5) Learn when to communicate. Immediately before a
    rehearsal is NOT always a good time. A good time is
    before or after school. I am always happy to talk to
    you/get to know you, but my focus before rehearsal is
    the rehearsal.
    6) Do not brush hair, spray perfume or hairspray, apply
    scented lotions, or put on make-up in the choir room.
    Use the restroom for personal grooming on your own
    time.
    7) If a electronic device is seen in class, I will take it up
    and it will be given back at the end of class. If it is a
    reoccurring event, it will be sent to the office and a
    parent will have to pick it up. The first time is free, and
    after that the parent must pay to pick up the phone.
    2011-2012 Reagan Middle School Choir
    Handbook Student & Parent Agreement
    Form

    I have read the information regarding membership in


    the AMS Choir Department. I understand what is
    expected of me as a choir student and agree to follow
    these guidelines. I understand failure to follow these
    guidelines will affect my grade in choir and could
    possibly result in dismissal from the organization.

    ______________________________________
    Student signature

    I have read the information regarding membership in


    the RMS Choir Department. I understand what is
    expected of my son/daughter and will help him/her
    follow the guidelines as outlined in this handbook. I
    understand that successful organizations require
    teamwork between the teacher, student, and parent.

    _____________________________________________
    Parent signature

    I do not give permission for my child to watch DVD’s


    rated PG

    THIS PAGE MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED TO MR.


    REEVES BY AUGUST 31,2016.
    ADAMS MIDDLE SCHOOL

    CHOIR HANDBOOK

    2015-2016

    Director: DAVID REEVES


    Handbook & Calendar Acknowledgment Form

    I/we have read, understand, and will adhere to all the


    rules and guidelines pertaining to membership in the
    Adams Middle School Choir program for the 2016-2017
    school year. I also understand the dates and times for
    rehearsals, concerts, and special activities and will be
    present at all those pertaining to my choir.

    Student Signature_______________________
    Date__________

    Parent Signature________________________
    Date__________

    Adams Choir Parent Volunteer

    I would be available to be a Adams Choir Parent


    Volunteer: YES/NO

    Name________________________________________
    Email________________________________________

    Phone_______________________________________

    Please feel free to contact me at any time with any


    questions or concerns.

    Sincerely,

    David Reeves
    [email protected]

    ***Please sign and return this form***

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