Leadership and Organizational Management s7
Course Expectations 2015-2016
Madrigals
Instructor: Mr. William McKoy
LHS Room 209
Phone: (702) 799-1777 X114050 Voice Mail X 114050
Email:
Course Scope:
This one-year course is designed to familiarize advanced vocal music students with a variety of music literature and the many techniques of vocal production. This course will fulfill either the one arts/humanities credit or one of the elective credits required for graduation.
Course Goals:
1. To apply correct vocal production techniques including expressive tone quality and intonation, correct postures and breathing habits, clear enunciation, fine blend and appropriate use of jaw, tongue, and facial muscles.
2. To develop the ability to appropriately project the combination of blend, balance, dynamics, and timbre when singing in an ensemble while applying and demonstrating appropriate vocal techniques in the re-creation and interpretation of unison and multi-part literature.
3. To further develop musical skills.
4. To further develop the skill of listening to music.
5. To evaluate performances and exercise discrimination with regard to the quality of composition.
6. To further develop skills to compose and arrange music.
7 To further develop skills necessary to improvise melodies, variations, and accompaniments.
8. To differentiate among the various styles of both sacred and secular choral literature of many periods and cultures (folk, patriotic, cantata, spiritual, canon, oratorio, opera, lullaby, operetta, madrigal, novelty, show tune, and art song) and to apply an understanding of the varied vocal and interpretive approaches to each.
9. To further develop the understanding of the relationships between the other arts.
10. To realize all of the components of a successful choral concert.
11. To understand the possibilities of continuing involvement with choral music throughout life.
NOTE: The number(s) following each performance objective relate directly to the above goals.
Textbooks
The textbook for this course will be assigned music distributed by the teacher. It is each student’s responsibility to maintain the condition of the music. If it returned damaged, the student will have to pay for replacement of the music.
Student Supplies
Students are expected to have and maintain the following supplies all year:
The students must get a pocket-clip folder to keep up with assignments and other items distributed to them.
A No. 2 Pencil sharpened and ready for all classes.
Uniform for performance. (details will be distributed in class)
Tardy Policy
Tardiness is a serious disruption to the educational program. Every student
is required to be in his/her seat when the tardy bell rings. With that in
mind, the Legacy High School Tardy Policy will be strictly enforced. Legacy
has a tardy lockout policy. Students will be given an RPC if tardy to class.
On the third tardy and all subsequent tardies, the student will be sent to
the deans’ office and placed on a Required Parent Conference with the
DEAN. If tardy 30 minutes or more, you will be counted absent from class.
Grading Policy
Grading Scale: 90% - 100%A
80% - 89% B
70% - 79% C
60% - 69% D
Below 60% F
Nine weeks grade will include written work, singing- solo and group, concerts, singing tests, written tests, journal and or special projects.
Semester grade
45% First Quarter + 45 % Second Quarter + 10 % Final = 100 %
45% Third Quarter + 45 % Fourth Quarter + 10 % Final = 100 %
Grading Procedures:
Classroom Participation (which includes the following):
A.. Arriving to rehearsal/class on time.
B. Having folder, being in seat, music, and pencil organized BEFORE the final bell rings.
C. Students that choose to continually arrive late, then begin socializing, and not following
instructions are choosing to be removed from the ensemble.
D. The pocket-clip folder is your journal, and will be graded regularly.
E. Follow all directions given by the director, substitute, clinician, student director,
section leader or anyone that has been designated to run the class. Students exhibiting
an inability to follow instructions continually will be removed from the ensemble.
Concert Participation
Concert Participation is mandatory for all choir students failure to perform may cause failure
of the class, this includes during and after school.
Students are graded on appropriate conduct during concerts while on or off stage and staying to the
end of the performance for full credit. . (This means no talking while others are performing, no
bad language, no cellphones, nothing disruptive.)
Students must have uniform cleaned and pressed at all performances missing pieces will lower grade.
Missed performance may result in failure of the course. Make up points are determined upon the completion of make up assignment. 100 % Participation points will not be given for a missed performance only if absence is excused. Excused absence is hospitalization or death in immediate family or of self. Having to work or babysit is not an excused absence. Not having a ride is not an excused absence. Please make arrangements in advance.
Extra Rehearsals
Extra rehearsals after school may be necessary from time to time attendance is expected at these. Please clear calendar advanced notice will be given.
Homework Policy
Per Legacy regulation- Students will be assigned homework assignments for the course. Due to the nature of this course, sometimes the assignment may be practicing your part at home. Please note that a singing exam may follow the practicing assignment.
Standards of Preparation. Please note all students are encouraged to do his or her best spelling, grammar, neatness, and honesty in assignments. If you present your best it will elevate your grade.
Make-up Work, Late Work, and Attendance
Make-up procedures-
After an absence, students will be expected to check with Mr. McKoy for an appropriate make up assignment. Make-ups are not in place of performing!
Students must obtain make-up work within three days of an absence,
unless other arrangements with Mr. McKoy are made.
Students are responsible for getting/requesting make-up work and scheduling before or after school to make-up tests/quizzes and concerts.
Hours of Availability-
My telephone is available all day. However, if I am teaching I may not be able to call you back right away. I will definitely get back with you. Typically I am available before school and after school for conferences. Please allow a day’s notice to verify that I am available. I will be available 6th and 7th periods some days. Please call and leave a message or arrange a time ahead for best results. For students needing special assistance on their music or projects, I am available after school until 2:00 p.m.
Attendance
Regular attendance is necessary to progress in the music ensemble. Please be at all classes if you have to miss, follow the absence policies of the school. After the seventh unexcused absence, students will be denied credit and will receive an “F” for the course.
Classroom Behavior Expectations
Be on time to every rehearsal
Be prepared for class with appropriate materials
Be attentive in class and focused on giving your best
All students are expected to be courteous to the teacher and all fellow classmates
Be responsible for your belongings and place them in the designated area
Refrain from loud or disruptive talking during rehearsal breaks will be given to pace your voice
Give your best effort at all rehearsals, leave the attitude at the door
Be respectful of the others and yourself
No gum, candy, food or drink in class. The only exception is water. If you have these items you will lose all daily points and be assigned clean up detail for the classroom after school.
Citizenship Grade
Citizenship grade is determined by the attitude in class and performance
Interaction with other students and the teacher
Attitude towards visitors in the room
Respect of other students’ performances
Socialization in class is it at the appropriate or designated time
Referrals to the dean may result in an N or U in conduct
No interference with the discipline of another student
Others behavior related issues as they occur
Fundraising
Fundraising is a vital activity for the survival of the choral music program at Legacy. This enables us to purchase those materials necessary to enhance the choral music experience in ways which would normally not be possible through the district funding (such materials include uniforms, music folders, larger quantities of music, sound equipment, trips, etc.). Because everyone benefits as a result of the fundraising, every Choir member is expected to participate as much as possible. Whenever possible, parents/Guardians will be notified in advance of all fundraising activities. Before each fundraiser, you (the student) will be notified if the profit made on the sale will be applied toward the choir budget or toward your personal spring festival trip price.
The money raised belongs to the school; the profit earned by the student will be placed in that student’s name and will be used FOR
TRAVEL PURPOSES ONLY! Any lost, stolen or damaged materials are the responsibility of the student, and will be charged accordingly. STUDENTS MAY BE CHARGED A FEE FOR LATE PAYMENTS ON FUND-RAISERS AND/OR TRIP PAYMENTS. (SEE NOTE)
NOTE: ALL LEGACY CHOIR STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN FUND-RAISERS TO ADD TO THE CHOIR BUDGET THE BENEFIT OF WHICH WILL BE SEEN BY ALL IN THE PROGRAM.
Uniforms
Uniforms need to be ordered by the end of October.
For the Women: You will wear a madrigal costume the price range begins at $30.00 and can go as high as you want to pay. These are your responsibility however, every costume must be approved by me in advance to insure they are the proper period and type. They can be purchased or made. Geri Gomez is an excellent seamstress if you want it made. Her number is 657-0029. She can make anything.
For the Men: You will wear a madrigal costume the price range begins at $30.00 and can go as high as you want to pay. These are your responsibility however, every costume must be approved by me in advance to insure they are the proper period and type. They can be purchased or made. Geri Gomez is an excellent seamstress if you want it made. Her number is 657-0029. She can make anything.
There are former students who will sell their costumes at a nominal price details to follow in class.
Choir Fees
The yearly choir fee is $40.00 dollars. It is used to supply additional music and supplies that the students need for class. If there are enough funds, it will cover part of the solo and ensemble fees. Choir shirts will be provided to all who pay choir fees.
CHORAL TRIPS AND TRAVEL
Students who are at all rehearsals and properly prepared are allowed to participate. Out of town trips require deposits which due in a timely fashion since they affect the cost of the trip. Due to this no refunds will be given for cancellation unless another student is able to take your place with teacher approval. Out of town trips are a privilege not a right. I reserve the right to refuse students based upon behavior or level of performance.
Lettering in Performing Arts
1. ATTEND ALL CONCERTS AND ANY EXTRA REHEARSALS. (EXCEPTION: WHEN SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CONFLICT AS STATED IN POLICY)
2. SUCCESSIVE COMPLETION OF TWO YEARS IN INTERMEDIATE OR ADVANCED ENSEMBLE AND DO HONOR BAND/CHOIR/ORCHESTRA OR ALL-STATE SOLO/ENSEMBLE OR BAND/CHOIR/ORCHESTRA. IN THEATRE: TWO YEARS THEATRE II OR ABOVE AND MAINSTAGE PERFORMANCE, CLASSROOM PERFORMANCE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE FOR CREDIT.
3. MINIMUM 3.5 IN ALL MUSIC CLASSES, THIS MEANS A “B” AVERAGE OR HIGHER.
4. NO CITIZENSHIP BELOW EXCELLENT. A “U” IN CONDUCT WILL RESULT IN NOT LETTERING.
5. NO INFRACTIONS OF SCHOOL POLICY DURING CLASS OR WHILE ON FIELD TRIPS, CONCERTS, ETC.).
6. ANY STUDENT INTERESTED IN RECEIVING A LETTER WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AN APPLICATION FORM IN APRIL. NO FORM= NO LETTER!!
Student Activity Conflicts
There are times when students simultaneously participate in an organized sport and a performing group. Conflicts occasionally arise when practices and regularly scheduled events take place concurrently. Although every attempt will be made to keep such scheduling to a minimum, the following guidelines from the CCSD Student Handbook will be followed:
CCSD Student Handbook Guidelines
1. When a practice, rehearsal and/or an event are scheduled simultaneously, the EVENT takes precedence.
2. When two practices or rehearsals are scheduled simultaneously, the students may SELECT the event in which she/he will participate. He/she should make the decision, whenever possible, at least seven (7) days in advance. He/she should advise the coach or Mr. McKoy immediately. (The understanding is that it is a trade off not all one way or the other.)
3. Under NO circumstance will the student be penalized for his/her decision; that is, class grades are not to be lowered or unreasonable make-up work required, the student will not be benched, nor will the student’s ability to earn a letter be impaired because of the decision.
4. In case of disagreement among the parties concerned, the matter should be referred to the administrator or the administrators in charge for a solution.
Please complete this page, remove from packet and return to school by September 11, 2015.
Occasionally your child will be asked to view movies that are used to supplement the curriculum. Most of these videos are “G” rated—for general audiences; some films however, are rated “PG”—parental guidance suggested. In order for your son or daughter to view a movie, your permission must be given. Please indicate your preference, sign and date this form below.
I give my child permission to view “PG” rated films.
I do not give my child permission to view “PG” rated films with the understanding that an alternative assignment will be given.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______
Date: ______
Acknowledgement of Course Expectations
Chorus, Vocal Ensemble, Madrigals, or Music Production
We have read and discussed the course description and expectations.
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Student’s name [last, first] Student’s Signature
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Parent Name Parent Signature
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Home phone Work/Cell phone
Email Address of parent:______
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