2019-2020 Choir Handbook
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2019-2020 Pius X Choral Program Student Handbook Policies, Procedures, & Expectations Pius X Catholic High School 6000 A Street Lincoln, NE 68510 Todd Krier, Director [email protected] Shani Sorensen, Director [email protected] Kirsten Downey, Assistant & Accompanist [email protected] Mr. Tom Korta, Principal “All the arts we practice are apprenticeship. The big art is our life.” — Mary Caroline Richards 1 Updated by Sorensen/Krier 8/14/19 Welcome 2019-2020 Choir Members! With great excitement and enthusiasm I look forward to beginning my seventh year at Pius X Catholic High School. Music has a vital role in my life. Now in my 17th year of teaching, my goal for you, the singer, is to develop your independent musical ability, to gain confidence in sharing your gifts and talents with the world, to have fun exploring choral music, to grow deeper in your faith, and to become a lifelong musician. Each singer is a vital part of the program; no one “star” can make a choir. Remember: WE CAN DO TOGETHER WHAT NONE OF US CAN DO ALONE. This handbook is designed to provide pertinent information that singers and parents need to know for the upcoming year. While this handbook was designed to give you as much information as possible at the time of printing, things will evolve and change throughout the school year. Please check your emails, Teamapp, and the Performing Arts tab on the Pius X website for updated information, and feel free to contact me with any concerns you have. The Best Is Yet to Come! Sincerely, Todd Krier Greetings, Pius X Choir Students and Parents, “The whole is greater than the sum of the parts.” I love this quote because it takes everyone working together in harmony, both with positive work ethic and positive outlooks towards one another to make great things happen. As we embark on this year’s musical journey, it’s important to remember that we are better together and it’s worth the work. We intend to have all expectations, events and procedures outlined in this handbook, however, we do ask that you’ll be gracious and kind when things inevitably get added, tweaked or changed altogether. Best wishes, Shani Sorensen “Singing is praying twice.” — attributed to St. Augustine 2 Updated by Sorensen/Krier 8/14/19 Table of Contents Internet Warning and Communication ……………………………………………………….3 Choral Calendar………………………………………………………………………………4-5 Mission & musictheory.net……………………………….…………………………………..6 ACADEMIC & STUDENT INFORMATION Grading……………………………………………………………………………………… 7-9 Concert Make-up Policy……………………………………………………………………...10 Extra Credit / Recovery Options…………..………………………………………………….11 Pre–Absence Form ………………………………………………………………..…………12 Student Officers……………………………………………………………………………....13 Communication: REMIND Texting System, TEAM APP & Email….…….……………......14 Pius Choral Program Lettering...……………………………………………………………..15 High School All-State Information…………………………………………………………...16 Private Voice Instructors……………………………………………………………………...17 Concert Attire Information…………………………………………………………….……..18 Choir Parent Group…………………………………………………………………………...19 After School Acapella Small Groups ………………………………………………………..19 Auditioning for Upper Level Choirs………………………………………………………....20 Dates for 2017-2018 Auditions……………………………………………………………....21 Pius X Tri-M – Music Honor Society………………………………………………………..21 Choir Student Officer Responsibilities..……………………………………………………..22 RETURN THESE FORMS TO THE DIRECTOR: Choir Information & Responsibility Form (Due August 30th)…………………....…………23 INTERNET WARNING: Regarding Facebook and YouTube blogging: It is unacceptable to write negative or derogatory comments toward or about other choirs or students. Students in violation will be reported to administration. Please put your Facebook account settings to PRIVATE. COMMUNICATION Directors will communicate through email, TEAM APP & REMIND (SEE COMMICATION p. 12) Dates will be updated on WEBSITE: HYPERLINK "http://www.piusx.net" www.piusx.net > performing arts > choir POWERSCHOOL LEARNING will always hold the latest updated version of this handbook. Student Choir Officers communicate through TEAM APP chat pages and text messaging. Make sure your student lets his or her representative know the best form of communication. 3 Updated by Sorensen/Krier 8/14/19 Choral Calendar 2019-2020 Concert Dates for the 2019-2020 School Year* Friday-Saturday, October 4-5: All State Auditions (Schedule a time - sign up on Mr. Krier’s door) Sunday, October 6: Fall Concert, Newman Center. 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm (12:30 student call time) Wednesday, October 16: In-class auditions: Fall “Pius Got Talent”, sign up Oct 10th Tuesday, October 29: Fall “Pius Got Talent” Show, 7 p.m., LPAC; Friday, November 8: Junior High Honor Choir Concert, 7 p.m. (Spectrum/Concert Choir/Sotto Voce/Cantabella/AcaBellas/AcaFellas) Saturday, December 7: Christmas Choir Concert REHEARSAL, 10am-noon, St. Patrick’s Church Sunday, December 8: Christmas Choir Concerts, 1:30 pm & 3:30 pm, St. Patrick’s Church Wednesday, January 8: In-class auditions: “Pius Got Talent”, sign up Jan 6th Thursday, January 16: Winter “Pius Got Talent” Show (Benefit Concert), 7p.m., LPAC Sunday, March 8: Lent Concert, 1:30 & 3:30 pm, St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, UNL Friday, April 3: Call Back List for Sotto Voce Posted, and audition song assigned to learn over next week. Thursday, April 16: Sotto Voce Auditions after school until 5:00. - Determined by Midterm Evaluations proficiency score Friday, April 17: Sotto Voce, Auditions ROUND 2, Call backs - LETTER POINTS DUE - emailed to Mr. Krier Saturday, April 18: Stardust Dinner Theater, 2pm & 6pm, Pius X Commons (Spectrum & Prism) Monday-Wednesday, April 20-22: Show Choir Auditions, 6-8:30 pm Thursday-Sunday, April 23-26: Choir Department NEW YORK CITY Trip April 20: Large Ensemble Contest, locations TBA Sunday, May 10: Spring Choir Concert, 3 pm, Pius X Gym Sunday-Saturday, June 14-20 - Nebraska Show Choir Camp, UNL (highly recommended for any aspiring show choir member) ***Monday-Thursday, July 13 - July 17 – Harmony Explosion, Pius X (highly recommended for any choir student) ***subject to change *Bold Denotes ALL CHOIR Mandatory Attendance Sotto Voce, Concert Choir, Cantabella Friday & Saturday, August 16-17: Retreat at Pius - SV Friday, August 23: Fall Kickoff, National Anthem – SV Friday, September 13: Homecoming National Anthem – SV, CC, Canta. Wednesday, October 23 – Peru State Festival, Spectrum, SV, & acaFellas/Acabellas. February 21 – Midland A cappella Competition (Freemont, NE) – SV, aCaFellas/AcaBellas FEE SCHEDULE 1. SOTTO VOCE & CANTABELLA dress money - due Friday, August 30th. See page 16 2. CONCERT CHOIR robe fee, for NON-SPECTRUM students $30/year. 3. SPECTRUM SHOW CHOIR 2nd half of FEE $175 - due Monday, October 1st. 4. Please: checks only for purchases over $10.00. a. Memo Line: Student’s Full Name, Choir, Reason, PAYABLE TO PIUS X i.e. “Joe Smith, Sotto Voce, Costume Fee” DROP OFF Money in choir $$ box just inside the music room (to right of double doors, above trash)! 4 Updated by Sorensen/Krier 8/14/19 Show Choir Performances & Competitions - Most performances and all competitions are open to the public (some cost). Please come and support your team! Prism members are highly recommended to attend as many as possible! Fri, August 23: Fall Kick off Performance, 6 pm call, 7 pm perf Tues or Wed October 22, 23: PERU STATE Competition – TBA Show band, Crew and Singers will be gone from school all day, will return for sports after school Fri, November 8: JH Honor Choir performance in Pius X Gym, (with show band & crew), 7pm Fri, January 10: SHOW CHOIR PREVIEW SHOW – 4 pm & 5 pm – Pius X LPAC Sat, January 11: Spectrum Only: MIDWEST CUP SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION Lied Center, 301 N 12th St, Lincoln, NE 68508 Tickets for this competition sell out prior to the event (no others do). Ticket info will be sent out during November 2019. Sat, January 18: Spectrum Only: RALSTON “RAMAGEDDEN” SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION 8969 Park Dr, Ralston, NE 68127 Sat, February 1: Spectrum & Prism: OMAHA WESTSIDE: COMPETITION OF EXCELLENCE 8701 Pacific St, Omaha, NE 68114 Mon & Tues, February 3 & 4: Noon Dismissals – Tentative Feeder School Tour Days Mon, February 3: 8th GRADE ORIENTATION PERFORMANCE - evening, at Pius Sat, February 8: Spectrum & Prism: LINCOLN SOUTHWEST “SHOWDOWN” SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION 7001 S 14th St, Lincoln, NE 68512 Sat, February 22: Spectrum & Prism: SOUTH OMAHA CLASSIC SHOW CHOIR COMPETITION Omaha South High School, 4519 S 24th St, Omaha, NE 68107 Sat, April 18: Stardust Dinner Theater, 2 pm & 6 pm- Spectrum & Prism, Show Bands, Crew Sun, May 10: SPRING MUSIC CONCERT - Competition Show + Audition Song w/ New Spectrum 20- 21 Member Debut 5 Updated by Sorensen/Krier 8/14/19 Mission Pius X High School Mission Statement: To enrich the mind, heart and soul of each student through a Christ-centered, Catholic environment that provides academic excellence and preparation to achieve a meaningful, faith-filled life. Pius X Vocal Music Department Mission Statement: The mission of the Pius X Vocal Music Department is to provide musical skills to inspire students to be lifelong musicians while enriching student’s lives through faith and the joy of music. Students who spend 3-4 years in the vocal department at Pius X High School will attain: Musical Knowledge and Skills: 1. Thorough knowledge of the vocal apparatus and ability to demonstrate healthy and expressive singing 2. Singing in a wide variety of musical styles and exposure to rich choral compositions 3. Mastery of singing in harmony and