Nicholson Elementary School
4th and 5th Grade Chorus
Star Bright Singers
2007-2008
Building Character through Music Experiences
Chorus Rehearsals –
Responsibility, Dedication, Citizenship, Commitment, Motivation, Perseverance:
• Cooperation – Rehearsals begin on Tuesday, Sept. 25th and Wednesday, Sept. 26th, 2:30pm-3:30pm.
• Flexibility – Additional rehearsals scheduled for the week before a performance.
• Patience – NO REHEARSALS DURING CONFERENCE WEEK or on EARLY RELEASE DAYS
• Punctuality – Dismissal from rehearsals will be to the carpool line OR to ASP. Any students not picked up by 3:40 (sharp) will be signed in to ASP at a cost of $7.00/day (plus $10.00 registration fee if student is not already registered).
Performances – Accomplishment, Responsibility, Dedication, Citizenship, Commitment, Self-Confidence, Empowerment:
• Gratitude – December TBA Performance at local “Partners in Education”
• Cheerfulness – Dec. 13th, 7pm, Holiday Musical, May 2nd, Spring Fling at Nicholson
• Service to Others, Generosity – April 18-19th America Sings performance and community service at Stone Mountain.
• Sportsmanship – Thursday, February 28th or Friday, February 29th (TBA)– District 12 Elementary Large Group Performance Evaluation during the school day.
• School Pride – March TBA – Performance at Family Book Fair Night.
• Patriotism, Honor – November 9th, Veteran’s Day Program at Nicholson
Expectations:
• Dedication – Attend all rehearsal and performances
o Fairness – Absences are considered “excused” if chorus member is absent from school. Two rehearsals before a performance are considered “critical rehearsals.”
o Justice – Three unexcused absences from rehearsals, any unexcused absence on a critical rehearsal day, or an unexcused absence from a performance will result in dismissal from chorus.
o Accountability – All requests for excused absences must be in writing or email and turned in by the next rehearsal.
• Self-Control, Respect for Others, Respect for Authority, Wisdom - Appropriate behavior during rehearsals, performances, and trips.
• Effort – Supply appropriate clothing for performances
o Formal concert dress – available at your local Walmart, Kmart and Target stores in the uniform department, or may ordered online.
• Girls – Navy pleated skirt just above the knee, white oxford long sleeve shirt with button down collar, navy opaque hose, navy or black shoes with heals of 1” or less (no sandals, clogs, or sneakers). Any hair ribbons, bows, headbands, etc. must be navy.
• Boys – Navy twill dress pants (such as Dockers), white oxford long sleeve shirt with button down collar, dark socks, dark shoes (no sneakers).
o Casual concert dress
• Nicholson T-shirt, NEAT blue jeans, belt, sneakers. T-shirts will be tucked in.
Registration:
• Acceptance – Chorus is open to any fourth or fifth grader wanting to join.
• Dependability, Courtesy – Complete registration form, including general information, T-shirt order form, blanket permission form, medical form/release, photograph release – Due by Friday, September 2nd (complete BOTH sides of form).
• Responsibility – All students interested must audition on either Sept. 11th OR 12th after school, 2:30pm-3:30pm. Materials will be provided at audition by Ms. Kneuer.
• Generosity- Donations of $30 per family will be accepted (but not required) to cover all costs, such as music, costumes, outfit accessories, festival fees, awards, transportation, substitutes, supplies, celebrations, etc. (EXCLUDES trip to Stone Mountain for America Sings concert. Any fees for this trip will be explained later).
Supervision (all donate time for free and receive no compensation) – Kindness:
• Karis Kneuer (Music Specialist) – Director
• Jean Turner (Art Specialist) – set design
• Maureen Armstrong (Art Specialist) – set design
• Barry Crocker (Custodial) – sound technician
Communication:
• Responsibility – Announcements on morning/afternoon announcements
• Responsibility – Announcements in chorus
• Responsibility – E-mail notification of “Chorus Notes” if e-mail address is included on registration form (a paper copy will be available upon request). All notes will also be on Ms. Kneuer’s blog on the Nicholson school site.
• Contact Karis Kneuer at karis.kneuer@cobbk12.org
• IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION CONCERNING CHORUS, PLEASE REFER TO “CHORUS NOTES” AND SPEAK WITH YOUR CHILD BEFORE CONTACTING US. PLEASE CONTACT MS. KNEUER BY E-MAIL AND REFRAIN FROM CALLING OUR VERY BUSY FRONT OFFICE – THANKS!
Special Opportunities:
• Honor, School Pride – Participation in District 12 Honor Chorus (6 students maximum, selected based on their audition)
• Self-Respect – Solo or small ensemble opportunities for various school performances (audition)
• Courage – Possible solo and/or small ensemble opportunities for chorus music
Chorus Registration form due at time of audition.
Put Donation Envelopes in the drop safe.