Music Handbook

Madelyn Sly | Choir | 1-800-slycrew|
[email protected]
Slycrew Music
Academy
CHORAL DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK
2015-2016
Music Department Calendar

2015-2016
September 6th
30th
Music Boosters Meeting
Music Boosters Meeting
25th
First Concert
26th
Tour of Schools
November
1st
Boosters Meeting
December
Auditorium
8th
Holiday Concert
13th
Boosters Meeting
27/28th
January
Choir Room
Homecoming Game Singing National Anthem

4th
October
7pM
7PM
7:30 PM
AMS Auditorium
During School All School Districts

7PM
Band Room
7:30PM
7PM
7th
Boosters Meeting
March
Auditorium
8th
Festive Concert
13th
Boosters Meeting
AMS
Choir Room
Choir Solo & Ensemble
February
Choir Room
7PM
TBA
TBA
Band Room
7:30PM
7PM
AMS
Choir Room
17th/18th
State Solo&EnsembleTBA
Festival
TBA
23rd/24th
TBA
District Choir Festival TBA
April
3rd
Boosters Meeting
7PM
Choir Room
May
1st
Boosters Meeting
7pm
Choir Room
2nd
State Choir Festival
TBA
TBA
17th
Spring Concert
28th
Memorial Day Parade TBA

(Concert in the park)
30th
Music Awards Banquet
7:30PM
SMA
Auditorium
June
TBA
6PM
SMA Auditorium
1st-3rd Auditions
2PM-6PM
Choir Room
5th
Boosters Meeting
7PM
Choir Room
7th
Graduation
7PM
TBA
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Singing Senior Song/National Anthem
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Auditions:
Dates:
June 1st 3rd from 2PM 6PM.
Location:
Mrs. Slys Office located in the Choir Room
Form:
Students need to fill out the audition form located at our

website www.SlycrewMusicAcademy.weebly.com or available
during the school day in Mrs. Slys office a week before
auditions. They will turn in these forms the day of their audition.
Preperation:
During Auditions each student will be required to sing the

National Anthem. Students will also be required to sight read a
solo 4 bar sheet of music given to them by the Director in
Solfege. With hand signs preferably.
Attendance Policy:
A student is required to be at all Concerts for their ensemble(s) with required uniform
or they will not receive full points.
A students grade will go down significantly if they miss a concert, as participation
points are 50% of your grade.
Students must arrive to Concerts in their required uniforms one hour before the
concert starts. These are mandatory rehearsals.
Class rehearsals abide by the same attendance policy of the school. A student can
have 5 unexcused absences before their grade starts to drop.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
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Grading Policy
50% Concert and Class Performance
20% Theory/ear training/history short quizzes, tests,
etc.
20% Playing/Singing tests, Quizzes
10% Cooperation, behavior, effort Dress Code:
Failure to attend a performance will lower a semester grade by 20%, if the reason is
not valid. A written note must be given to the music teacher. A grade will be lowered
by 20% if a note is not received at least 2 weeks in advance of a performance.
Dress Code:
Students must wear their required uniform for their ensemble(s) to every Concert.
Freshmen: Black shirts, black pants, black socks/nylons, black shoes
All Men: tuxes, black shoes, black socks
Women in Varsity Chorus-black dress, black shoes, black nylons
Womens Chorus: black dresses, black shoes, black nylons
Curriculum:
Theory:
Theory packets consist of about 16 exercises from two sources:
Practical Theory, volumes1-3, by Sandy Feldstein, and Master

Theory,
books 1-6, by Charles Peters and Paul Yoder. There are 8
packets in all.
A student will receive one packet per semester and if they
achieve a grade
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of C+ or better on their final exam second semester they will go

on to the
next level of theory the following year. First semester is packet
1,3,5,7,
second semester 2,4,6,8, 9.
Ear Training:
Students learn the difference between major, minor,
diminished, and
augmented chords. They also learn the sound of major and
minor scales.
Rhythm dictation is a big part of exams and quizzes.
Listening:
Students will hear examples of quality music, both recorded and
in person.
Students have also heard many recordings of themselves and
professional orchestras, college choirs, and bands. They are
also discussed in the class room.
Music Course Outlines Philosophy:

Music is for everyone. All students can benefit from music in many
ways. This will be achieved through rehearsal, performance of the
music, and the formal study of music theory and history. It is through
these areas that students will develop an appreciation of the musical
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arts, that will continue to have a positive influence throughout their

lifetime.
Program Outcomes:
Students will continue to develop their appreciation for musical
instruments through formal classroom instruction. Students will
continue to experience the performance aspect of musical arts: in
concerts, football games, and festivals, honors bands, honors choirs,
musicals, etc. Students will develop a greater appreciation in music
through the additional study of music theory, and time permitting,
music history, and computer applications. Students will continue to
develop skills that will enable them to pass through to the next level of
education, whether it as a college major, minor, or the services.
Course Requirements:
1. Each student must give full attention to the class rehearsal.
2. Make sure you have your music and a pencil every class. As it is
said no pencil, no career!
3. Each student will be required to perform in an in-class talent show
twice per semester to help influence and learn performance
techniques.
4. All concerts after school or during school are required and are part of
the students grade.
5. Black 1 inch Binder
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Choral Council
Every year in each Ensemble there will be a vote in the
beginning of the year for these three positions.
Secretary The class secretary is responsible for giving music to those who do
not have theirs. They have access to the music library. If a student is missing their music
they would ask the Choral Secretary to give them a copy.
Section Leaders -
Each section of the Choir will have their own
designated Section Leader: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Baritone, and Bass. These students are
responsible for taking notes and corrections discussed in class and giving them to those who
missed the previous meeting.
President
Responsible for taking attendance and making sure
rehearsals go smoothly and that students are on their best behavior.
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Madelyn Sly | Choir | 1-800-slycrew|

Music Department Calendar

Music Boosters Meeting

Music Boosters Meeting

Homecoming Game Singing National Anthem

During School All School Districts

Choir Solo & Ensemble

District Choir Festival TBA

State Choir Festival

Memorial Day Parade TBA

Music Awards Banquet

Singing Senior Song/National Anthem

June 1st 3rd from 2PM 6PM.

Mrs. Slys Office located in the Choir Room

Students need to fill out the audition form located at our

During Auditions each student will be required to sing the

Theory packets consist of about 16 exercises from two sources:

Practical Theory, volumes1-3, by Sandy Feldstein, and Master

of C+ or better on their final exam second semester they will go

Students learn the difference between major, minor,

Students will hear examples of quality music, both recorded and

Music Course Outlines Philosophy:

arts, that will continue to have a positive influence throughout their

Each section of the Choir will have their own

Responsible for taking attendance and making sure

rehearsals go smoothly and that students are on their best behavior.

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