Fall 2009 Grading Policy

Course Description:

 Chamber Choir is an auditioned class offered to vocalists of all skill levels and experience.  The course encompasses singing repertoire chosen by the director, improving music theory and sight-singing skills, and understanding the historical and contextual aspects of selected pieces. The Chamber Choir presents two concerts a year (Winter and Spring) and performs throughout the school year at several festivals and events outside of the regular school day. Chamber Choir members participate in one out-of-town tour. Past tour destinations have included Disneyland, Chicago, Vancouver, and Washington D.C. 

 Grading Criteria:

 

Category	Points Possible (400pts total)	Percentage of Total Grade
Professionalism	120pts	30%
Performance	200pts	50%
Assignments (Theory, Sight-singing, Music History)	20pts	5%
Bingo Set-up	20pts	5%
Final (Repertoire, Theory, Sight-singing)	40pts	10%

 

Professionalism                                                                                                         

• Participation in class and being quiet during rehearsals

• Being on time

• Having supplies in class (music & pencil; theory folder)

 

There is no substitute for being present during class rehearsals. Professionalism points will not be given for absences- regardless of the reason. Students who are present but unable to sing may earn points by writing a one page reflection of the observed rehearsal.

 

Performance                                                                                                              

• Participation and proper etiquette during performance

• Being on time Having proper uniform (all pieces)

• Required Performances: SSU Festival, Winter Concert

 

 

If a performance is missed, 0 points will be earned. An exception will be made for ill students who provide a doctor’s note. A 2,000-word research paper on an approved music topic may be written to receive partial credit for a missed concert. Mrs. Robertson must approve all paper topics. Successful completion will result in 50 points towards the missed performance.  Only 1 performance make-up is allowed each semester.

 

Assignments  

• Music Theory

• Sight-Singing

• Music History

 

Periodic in-class assignments will be given. The amount of points will vary according to the length of the assignment. Missed assignments can be made up as homework.

 

 

Bingo Set-Up                                                                                                             

Every student is required to set-up for Bingo once per school year.  Those not scheduled to set-up in the current semester will receive these points for free.  Students will sign-up for a night to work in the first weeks of school.  Students who do not sign-up will be assigned a day. Bingo set-up takes place every Saturday at 4:00 pm at Casa Grande High School’s Multi Purpose Room.  Set-up should last approximately ½ hour. 

 

Final                                                                                                                           

            The final will include:

• Repertoire testing in octets 

• Written Theory

• Sight-singing

More information will be given as Finals approach.

 

 

Total points for Fall semester:            400 pts

 

 

  

Extra Credit:

Students may earn 15 points extra credit by attending a local music performance and writing a 500-word reflection.