Syllabus 2002 - 2003
The Preuss School
COURSE: Honors Choir
CONTENT STANDARD(S): Music is a massive subject. Students will explore music.
PERFORMANCE
STANDARD(S): Students will develop the
skills of vocal performance including, breath control, tone quality,
sight-reading, dynamics, balance, phrasing, expression, articulation of
rhythmic patterns and historical knowledge.
GRADE RUBRIC:
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(A) Students demonstrate all performance standards in an outstanding and
insightful way. Students have near
perfect attendance in class, at sectional and group rehearsals and at all
performances. |
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(B) Students demonstrate all performance standards in an excellent
way. Students have near perfect
attendance in class, at sectional and group rehearsals and at all performances. |
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(C) Students demonstrate all performance standards in an average
way. Students have missed a few
classes and one rehearsal, but attended all performances. |
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(D) Students demonstrate all performance standards in a below- average
way. Students have missed several
classes and two rehearsals and one performance. |
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(F) Students fail to meet performance standards. Students miss several classes, rehearsals
and one performance. |
READING
COMPONENT: Students will read music
each day. Each student will research,
write a paper and give an oral presentation of one of the composers or periods
of music we are working on in class.
Expectations:
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Teamwork
and Respect
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Follow
Directions
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Enthusiasm,
intelligence and talent.
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Ask
thoughtful questions
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Be
on time and sing each day
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Basic
music theory knowledge
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Practice
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Keep
your honors choir outfit
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Fund
raising responsibilities
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Good
posture
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Don’t
be just a member of the choir, be a contributor
Grading: Your grade is based on the
following:
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Daily attendance = 10 pts.
Per day
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Test in class = 30 pts.
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Term paper = 50 pts. /Oral
presentation = 50 pts (100 pts. total)
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Written response assignments
= 30 pts.
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After-school rehearsals &
sectionals = 20 pts.
Citizenship grade: Your grade is based on the
following,
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Attendance, participation,
listening and attitude
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You are allowed one tardy per
semester. After that, your grade will
drop one letter grade per tardy.
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Truancies are unacceptable.
You will be placed on probation and your grade will be three letter
grades lower.
I have read
the above expectations and standards and understand what is required for the
Madrigal class.
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(Parent) ______________________
(Student)
_______________ (Date)