Junior High Chorus is a two-year commitment, encompassing grades seven and eight. Proper singing technique and various styles of vocal music are taught in preparing for three yearly concerts. Attendance at all scheduled concerts is required for passing. Small group lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis for all choral students. These lessons are an essential component designed to teach proper vocal technique as well as music theory and ear training. Small group lessons are a requirement for all Junior High Chorus students, in accordance with NY State recommendations for music education.

Music dept grading policy

Lessons – 40%

Each student will be graded for each lesson. This grade will reflect the student’s preparedness, participation, and effort.

Participation – 30%

Participation will be determined by the student’s preparedness, punctuality, and effort level while in their rehearsals. Gum chewing, talking, lateness, and other disruptive acts that detract from the effectiveness of rehearsal will result in a lowered participation grade.

CONCERT ATTENDANCE: A significant portion of each student’s participation grade will be determined by concert attendance, punctuality, preparedness, and overall demeanor while in the warm-up room and on “stage”.

Assessments – 30%

This portion may include written quizzes, written tests, playing tests, proficiency exams, midterms, and finals.

Junior High 8 is the second year of a two-year commitment, that started in 7^th grade. Proper singing technique and various styles of vocal music are taught in preparing for three yearly concerts. Attendance at all scheduled concerts is required for passing. Small group lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis for all choral students. These lessons are an essential component designed to teach proper vocal technique as well as music theory and ear training. Small group lessons are a requirement for all Junior High Chorus students, in accordance with NY State recommendations for music education.

Music dept grading policy

Lessons – 40%

Each student will be graded for each lesson. This grade will reflect the student’s preparedness, participation, and effort.

Participation – 30%

Participation will be determined by the student’s preparedness, punctuality, and effort level while in their rehearsals. Gum chewing, talking, lateness, and other disruptive acts that detract from the effectiveness of rehearsal will result in a lowered participation grade.

CONCERT ATTENDANCE: A significant portion of each student’s participation grade will be determined by concert attendance, punctuality, preparedness, and overall demeanor while in the warm-up room and on “stage”.

Assessments – 30%

This portion may include written quizzes, written tests, playing tests, proficiency exams, midterms, and finals.

The Senior High Chorus is an advanced performance ensemble that prepares and performs three concerts throughout the school year. Proper pedagogy, music theory and ear training are taught while exploring the music of various genres and eras. In addition, the Senior High Chorus performs at the annual graduation ceremony in June. Attendance at all scheduled concerts as well as graduation is required for passing. Small group lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis for all choral students. These lessons are an essential component designed to teach proper vocal technique as well as music theory and ear training. Small group lessons are a requirement for all Senior High Chorus students, in accordance with New York State recommendations for music education.

Music dept grading policy

Lessons – 40%

Each student will be graded for each lesson. This grade will reflect the student’s preparedness, participation, and effort.

Participation – 30%

Participation will be determined by the student’s preparedness, punctuality, and effort level while in their rehearsals. Gum chewing, talking, lateness, and other disruptive acts that detract from the effectiveness of rehearsal will result in a lowered participation grade.

CONCERT ATTENDANCE: A significant portion of each student’s participation grade will be determined by concert attendance, punctuality, preparedness, and overall demeanor while in the warm-up room and on “stage”.

Assessments – 30%

This portion may include written quizzes, written tests, playing tests, proficiency exams, midterms, and finals.