<p> Beulah Elementary Chorus Handbook 2016-2017</p><p>Philosophy Dedicated to excellence, the BES Chorus has 2 main objectives. Membership offers instruction in vocal technique as well as exposure to a variety or choral styles. Involvement also enhances young people’s lives, helping them to develop qualities of confidence in their abilities, personal integrity, and responsibility.</p><p>Rehearsals Rehearsals will take place every Tuesday after school until 4:00. I expect each chorus member to be present at every rehearsal. Your child will only be excused from chorus practice with a note from a parent/guardian. If a student accumulates more than 2 unexcused absences, he/she will be asked to re-evaluate whether or not they should be in chorus.</p><p>Transportation Each child is expected to be picked up promptly at 4:00 each Tuesday afternoon. You may pick up your child in the lane outside the main office. If your child cannot be picked up by 4:00, please make arrangements to have your child enrolled in Beulah’s after school program. The office MUST have a note if your child will be riding home with someone else. A phone call or e-mail will NOT be accepted.</p><p>Behavior School behavior is expected during each rehearsal. One of the criteria for acceptance into the chorus is the ability to commit to a high standard of behavior. This is every bit as important as a student’s musical ability. </p><p>Uniforms All new BES Chorus members are required to purchase a chorus shirt. If you are a returning member, you do not need to purchase a new shirt unless yours no longer fits or is lost. The shirts are $9.00 and I need either cash or a check made out to Beulah Elementary NO LATER than Tuesday, September 13th. If there is any problem, please let me know as soon as possible.</p><p>Girls and boys: Chorus shirt, jeans with NO rips, tears, or holes, comfortable shoes but NO flip flops. Performances Performance attendance is VITAL. I understand that students do get sick and emergences do arise. Please notify me as soon as possible if you cannot attend a performance. Sports practices, games, community and church events are not considered valid reasons for missing a concert. Students in ASP MAY NOT leave and come to the concert unless their parent or guardian has checked them out. We have the following performances planned for this semester:</p><p>Saturday, September 4th: September Saturdays Festival at the Douglas County Courthouse, performance at 3:30pm, must arrive at 3:00pm </p><p>Friday, December 9th: Holiday Concert, time TBA</p><p>If any more performance opportunities arise, a letter including dates, times, and locations will be sent home.</p><p>We look forward to a fantastic semester!</p><p>Nicole Escobar and Rachel Renick Music Teachers Beulah Elementary CONTRACT</p><p>I, ______agree to follow ALL rules listed in this (student name here) handbook, and should I disobey, I promise to take full responsibility for my actions.</p><p>Parent/Guardian Name:______</p><p>Home/Cell Phone: ______</p><p>E-mail: ______</p><p>Student Signature: </p><p>______</p><p>Parent Signature: </p><p>______</p><p>**Please sign and return by the following rehearsal**</p>