Choir Rehearsal Procedures
Class begins at the bell…
All students arriving after the bell ARE TARDY.
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If you have a late pass, give it directly to Mr. Case and quietly get ready for rehearsal.
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If you do not have a pass, sign in on the “Tardy Board” and quietly get ready for rehearsal. This is an unexcused tardy.
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Unexcused tardiness will be dealt with according the HMS policy. Refer to Herndon Middle School Students Handbook.
Before rehearsal begins…
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Get a drink of water before class. Bring a water bottle even!
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Get your choral folder from its designated spot on the rack.
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Sit in your assigned seat. Attendance is reported soon after the bell rings; if you have not found your seat at this time, you could be marked absent.
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Make sure that your folder has everything that is required for class. Check the board to see if there are any additional directions.
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If there are no further directions, you may talk quietly. Be ready to actively participate when warm-ups begin.
During rehearsal…
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Sit or stand with proper singing posture whenever singing…anything…always…
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Keep your folder in a safe place at all times. All of its contents are extremely valuable and vital to your grade. Between standing and sitting, make sure it does not end up under a chair leg…or a human leg!
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DO NOT TALK during rehearsal unless given direct permission to do so.
Questions, comments, & permissions to go leave the classroom will all be given specific hand signs to be followed in the classroom at all times. This makes your hand an extremely useful tool; utilize it. It will free up your mouth to keep singing and participating!
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Respect! You already have my utmost respect coming into my classroom, and I will expect the same of you.
After rehearsal…
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Remain in your seat until Mr. Case has dismissed you. The bell is to let me to know that our time is up, not for an all out race to the door. Besides, you’ll have other responsibilities before you get to the door. Like…
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Make sure your chair is where you found it at the beginning of rehearsal.
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CAREFULLY close your folder and make sure that your music is not damaged inside. NEATLY place your folder in its designated slot. This will help you tremendously with best prepared to begin rehearsal tomorrow.
After School Rehearsals
On occasion, after-school rehearsals for a full group or section will be scheduled in order to prepare for a concert or festival. These rehearsals are necessary for several reasons:
The musical growth of the students
Combining groups or sections who never rehearse together during the school day
The logistical aspects of performance such as riser positions, transitions, acoustical or electronic issues
Students are expected to attend ALL after-school rehearsals, and so will ALWAYS be provided with at least ONE week notice when these rehearsals are scheduled. An excused absence will require the student to complete an alternative assignment. An unexcused absence cannot be made up and will be reflected in your grade. Please try to avoid scheduling appointments for Monday, Wednesday, or Thursday afternoons, since these rehearsals will normally take place on one of those days after school until late busses.